[linux-dvb] Re: Most Current Linux TV tree

[Michael Hunold <hunold@convergence.de>]

Hello,

On 02/26/04 16:57, Chris Foster wrote:
> I am trying to make sure I am working with the most current software.  From
> what I have read and found it appears the most current CVS module is
> dvb-kernel.
Yes.

> This seems to be where all current development is being done,
> including that for drivers. 
Yes.

> It seems that dvb-kernel-v4 is where things are
> headed with new Version 4 APIs.
V4 is the next generation DVB API, but there isn't a working driver yet.

V3 is currently the most recent DVB API, it's included in 2.6.3 and it 
can be compiled for 2.4 as well.

> Finally it appears that the CVS Module is dead and that all work that was
> being done is this module has now moved to dvb-kernel.
I don't understand about which "CVS Module" you are talking. 8-(

You probably mean the "DVB" tree. "DVB" supports the V3 API, but is the 
"old" driver where the "dvb-ttpci" cards have been handled by a 
monolithic driver. This has been split up. Some of the more recent 
drivers for so-called budget cards are only available in "dvb-kernel".

"DVB" can still be used for 2.4 installations with full-featured 
dvb-ttpci cards. It's mainly used by "stable" installations with the 
"vdr" program.

> Chris Foster
CU
Michael.


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