I have a Samsung DVR “powered by Tivo”. There are 2 USB ports on the back of the console. My computer has USB ports. Can I run a cable from one to the other and save some of the things I have recorded onto my computer’s hard drive? If I am not mistaken the Tivo uses Linux, my computer uses Windows. Will this be a problem? Will I be able to play the shows on my computer? What do you all think?
With a series two Tivo, you’ll need to employ the “monte hack”, then run a little server utility on the tivo.
It’s not that easy, but assuming you’re reasonably computer savvy and know a thing or two about linux, you should be able to pull it off.
Here is the best Tivo hacking forum. Search for “monte” and “extraction”.
Oh yeah, hacking your Tivo will also void the warranty. FYI
Thank you for the info. I looked at the forum a little and will look more in depth later.