[linux-dvb] Re: Hello, questions about 2.6 kernel and DVB

[Johannes Stezenbach <js@convergence.de>]

Brian Korsedal wrote:
> Is there any FAQ or guide about how to setup DVB cards using the 2.6 kernel?

Not yet.

> I have a Via Epia board and a Nebula Digitv card.  I have compiled the 2.6
> kernel correctly and it boots.  I have the DVB modules compiled in (the
> loadable module support is off).  I would like to use video lan
> (www.videoLan.org) if possible.  I am also using Redhat 9 (it's what I know
> best).  
> 
> I really just want to get a server set up to send the video over IP.  I plan
> to use the videolan server for this, but I'm open to sugestions.  I'm not a
> Linux newbie, but not a Linux oldie either, kinda a middlie.

First check the kernel messages if the card is recognized. If you are
using devfs (recommended), the DVB devices automatically appear
in /dev/dvb/adapter0/. Otherwise you must manually create them,
e.g. using DVB/driver/makedev.napi from the DVB driver package.

The DVB driver package also contains some simple test programs
(apps/szap/* for tuning, apps/test/* for testing the the demux etc.).


HTH,
Johannes


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