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Which Linux Twin Turner

  • 15-08-2015 7:16am
    #1
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭


    in the market for a new twin turner linuz box, I previusly had a Vu Duo Clone but this failed and I cant get it going again. Red light issue.

    I have been looking for an alternative box to use now, I have setup an Amiko triple turner for a friend, but would like to know what other options I have in the dual turner range.

    I would like it to be stable, record and have a nice menu system and most of all STABLE

    any ideas what the best box out there thanks


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  • #2
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    Im looking at one of these rather than the amiko

    Edision Optimuss OS3


    has anyone got any views on this?


  • #3
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    OS3 Plus? Thread on it here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057354767

    Know nothing about it myself beyond basic specs ...


  • #4
    durtybit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭durtybit


    VuSolo2 Mini. Very fast box, have it for a while now (very reasonably priced too)


  • #5
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,004 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Thurston? wrote: »
    OS3 Plus? Thread on it here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057354767

    Know nothing about it myself beyond basic specs ...

    Vu solo 2 myself.. Been pretty bulletproof


  • #6
    rustyshane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭rustyshane


    HI ,. just got the Duo 2 but it is my first system and I am lost with it all.
    Does anyone know of any good tutorials on these Linux based systems? Id go so far as to say I would go on a course to try and get the most from my system.
    Can anyone recommend a good site. World of Satellite and Vu Community are not the easiest to learn from.
    Thanks


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  • #7
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    rustyshane wrote: »
    HI ,. just got the Duo 2 but it is my first system and I am lost with it all.
    Does anyone know of any good tutorials on these Linux based systems? Id go so far as to say I would go on a course to try and get the most from my system.
    Can anyone recommend a good site. World of Satellite and Vu Community are not the easiest to learn from.
    Thanks

    Hi Rusty

    where did you get your VU from ??

    Tks


  • #8
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭swoofer


    rusty, the best way to learn how to use the duo 2 is experiment with a backup image first, a back up image will have all the usaul bits installed so you can dabble. you dont say if you are multisat, motorised or just fixed on 28 east.

    go to linuxsat support and have a good read

    try this one first but do read a bit as well

    http://linuxsat-support.com/showthread.php?t=86963


  • #9
    durtybit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭durtybit


    rustyshane wrote: »
    HI ,. just got the Duo 2 but it is my first system and I am lost with it all.
    Does anyone know of any good tutorials on these Linux based systems? Id go so far as to say I would go on a course to try and get the most from my system.
    Can anyone recommend a good site. World of Satellite and Vu Community are not the easiest to learn from.
    Thanks

    What exactly are you trying to achieve as I might be able to help you. Personally I found it easy enough to navigate through the menus but some stuff I rather do with Telnet saves using the remote.

    If its something you might need to PM me with feel free


  • #10
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    Where is the best place to buy a VU Duo Original


  • #11
    pingitagain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 53 ✭✭pingitagain


    tech wrote: »
    Where is the best place to buy a VU Duo Original
    I got mine from hm sat shop de
    Took about 5 days cost €406 with a dual s2 tuner and a T2 terrestial tuner
    Came with a Vu factory image installed
    I installed a 500GB hard disc from an old sky box & flashed the vix team image
    I was also able to load my channel list from my amiko alien 2 into the duo without issue


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  • #12
    dubrov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭dubrov


    I've setup the Gigablue quad plus for my parents and it seems to be running flawlessly.

    It is running OpenVix and was easy to setup.

    Just install the latest image from the world of satellite website.

    You'll only need two plugins that will be both preinstalled.

    CrossEpg - Allows 7 day EPG on satellite

    AutoBouquetMaker - Ensures that channel lineup always matches Sky/Freesat etc. and avoids the need for retunes


  • #13
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    Where did u get the quad?


  • #14
    dubrov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭dubrov


    tech wrote: »
    Where did u get the quad?


    I was about to buy it from here
    http://www.satshop.tv/GigaBlue-HD-Qu...-HDTV-Receiver

    but ended up getting second hand one on donedeal for about half the price.
    I think I just got lucky as it was as new.

    I installed a 1TB HDD myself and added a third terrestrial tuner, both of which were very easy to do.

    You need to consider hardware and software when you are buying.
    The Amiko Alien triple tuner is a little weak on hardware.
    The OS3 has decent hardware but OpenATV still seems to have a lot of bugs (for the UK/Irish market anyway). I'm sure they will eventually be resolved.

    OpenVix is specifically targeting the UK/Irish market so is less likely to have any bugs for the things we are likely to use.


  • #15
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    Does anyone know what the Technomate is Like?


  • #16
    Redriddick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Redriddick


    Hi Tech,
    I have the technomate nano 3t and find it brilliant.I have openvix on there and a 500gb 2.5" hdd inside.No problem with timeshift or recording.Kids happy,Wife Happy===ME happy!!!


  • #17
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    Hi there thanks

    where did you buy it


  • #18
    Redriddick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Redriddick


    A few screen shots for ya tech.


  • #19
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    Thanks!


  • #20
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    I take it you dont have any of the SKY HD Channels?


  • #21
    Redriddick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Redriddick


    No I dont have HD


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