And deleted most the code changes I had done to SageTV, and EPG Collector, and tweaks to OpenDCT (I think those were submitted). And deleted multiple copies of installations, that were keep to debug changes.
So other neat things, are I have freed up a chunk of disk space. I had been a really neat tool for the last 10 years.
And another level, super said to give up on the system. At one level I was super glad, to get to stop thinking about what to try next, or that I really should get back on to that task. Then Michaela called it and said, the streaming apps where good enough, and it could be shut down. Again more fluffing around, installing updates, I got it so the HDHomeRun tools could see the channels, and turn to stuff, and a little while later, so could SageTV see live TV, but EPG Collector never had any luck. The a couple of weeks back both Sage/OpenDCT and EPG Collector stopped being able to see my HDHomeRun. After much fluffing around I installed OpenDCT and got that working, and SageTV could see that. Back in September 2020, after a Windows Update, the SageTV process failed to connect to the HDHomeRun. This year has not been the best for the SageTV and to be honest, all the problems where between my server (Win10) and the HDHomeRun. Here’s to hoping Google doesn’t squander something good.The time has come that the trusty SageTV has been turned off.
That said, it makes sense for Google TV to get a dose of placeshifting functionality, which the integration of SageTV would inject into the product. We didn’t realize, however, that it would come from this neck of the woods. We’ve been hearing for a while now that Google TV would get a much-needed upgrade.
Google’s purchase of SageTV ignites curiosity as to whether its technology (and dev team) will be used to revitalize Google TV, an Internet TV software that has been panned as an “underwhelming” product. And since the company has also produced set-top boxes that can play media directly from a USB drive, SageTV became a hit amongst the tech-savvy crowd. Some popular features included Internet video and Netflix support commercial auto-skip and clean, easy navigation. SageTV software accepts nearly any audio, video or photo file format tossed its way, so a machine loaded with SageTV becomes one of the most powerful consumer products available. The software’s fexibility makes it possible to turn almost any computer with a TV tuner card into the primary hub of a home entertainment system.
Started in 2002, SageTV has produced versatile DVR software that works with Mac OS X, Windows and Linux operating systems. Neither the price Google paid for SageTV nor any other details about the sale have yet been announced. In its email to customers, SageTV explained that its store has been entirely shut down, but customer support for its DVR products “will continue.” The SageTV forum will remain up and running, the company said. SageTV goes on to explain that it believes Google’s “developer efforts…stimulate innovation across the web.” The two companies also have a “shared vision for open technology,” which will help SageTV “advance the online entertainment experience.” “By teaming up with Google, we believe our ideas will reach an even larger audience of users worldwide on many different products, platforms and services.” “As the media landscape continues to evolve, we think it’s time our vision of entertainment management grows as well,” said SageTV in a statement. The announcement came via an email sent to SageTV customers and a near-identical statement posted to the company’s website, which has ceased all functionality aside from a landing page that explains the acquisition. Industry watchers received a shock Saturday night with news that Google has purchased DVR software and set-top box company SageTV.