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| PTVnet Software Utility CD |
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The PTVnet software utility will enable the USB ports on most any Series2 DirecTV TiVo, install TiVoWebPlus so you can access your TiVo's scheduling functions from a standard web browser, and also install telnet and FTP so you can install additional tools and hacks found elsewhere on the Internet.
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The PTVnet software CD is self-booting Linux CD including an interactive set of tools for expanding the functionality of your upgraded TiVo. After answering a few simple questions, upgraded TiVo DVR drives will be augmented with USB networking drivers and additional enhancements. Once configured and enabled, bundled software utilities (telnet, ftp, TiVoWebPlus, Linux support utils, etc) can be accessed via network. Your unit will be configured with a DHCP address, and easily accessible from your home network.
The benefits of a network accessible DVR are significant to TiVo enthusiasts. Direct access to the TiVo user-inteface via a web browser allows the user to remotely schedule recorded events, and manage/annotate/delete event information by directly interacting with the TiVo database resident on your system. For intermediate and advanced users, telnet/ftp access, as well as additional Linux support utilities, give users the opportunity to treat their DVR as a Linux server on the network. They can install and configure a variety of additional publicly and freely available modifications for futher enhancing their end-user experience.
In order to use the PTVnet Software Utility CD, the end-user is expected to have relatively basic PC skills; they must be able to burn a standard ISO to CD media and have the ability to temporarily connect a hard drive to a standard Intel or AMD PC, and configure it to boot from the CD/DVD device. There are no system software requirements (the PTVnet Software Utility CD contains its own operating system), however it should be known that in rare cases, some PC's are unable to boot the CD or may have incompatible firmware.
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Purchasing Information
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SELECT YOUR TIVO MODEL:
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To view your purchase options, and find the version of PTVnet that is right for you, please select your TiVo manufacturer and model. You will then be taken to a page you can select the appropriate software products for your TiVo DVR. Please note that PTVnet is not available for every make/model of TiVo, so it may not show up on the list once you've selected your TiVo.
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