Category: Tutorials

Tutorials that I’ve produced based on my experiences with products and services.

Installing TBS 6981 DVB-S2 Dual Satellite Tuner on Ubuntu 11.04

by Rob on June 5, 2012 in Technology, Tutorials, TuxTV • 30 Comments

UPDATE (2016/03/21): A lot of the links and instructions in this post are no longer valid/working. I recommend using a newer version of Linux (CentOS or Ubuntu), and the latest drivers from the TBS website (http://www.tbsdtv.com/download/) This is my first post in a number of posts I will be making detailing how I’ve got the (Almost!) perfect TV Server… Read more →

Installing ATI Radeon HD 6450 Drivers on Ubuntu 10.04 64-bit

by Rob on April 12, 2012 in Technology, Tutorials • 53 Comments

UPDATE: If you try upgrading after this tutorial, it will cause the drivers to fail. This seems to be an issue with 64bit operating systems, and the ATI drivers. If you want a quick setup, use Ubuntu 12.04 32bit. If you really want 64bit, Install 10.04 64bit, then install using the CD’s until you reach the latest. If you hit… Read more →

Ripping DVDs to play in XBMC

by Rob on February 17, 2012 in Downloads, Technology, Tutorials • 0 Comments

DISCLAIMER: The following tutorial is for educational purposes only, and should only be used to rip DVD’s that you own the rights to reproduce. Some countries allow media to be ripped for ‘backup purposes’. You should check all local laws to avoid infringing the rights of copyright owners. I take no responsibility for any legal action against anyone caught infringing any laws.… Read more →