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MediaPortal is a free, open-source media center application that serves as an alternative to Windows Media Center. Based on user experiences, it offers greater flexibility for TV card configuration, allowing multiple cards to be used simultaneously without reconfiguration. It supports various TV card types including terrestrial, analog, and HD, and provides composite video and audio input without requiring a specific remote. Setup involves installing a database like MySQL or SQL Server 2005 Express, which are free. While the documentation can be challenging, once configured, MediaPortal works reliably on Windows 7 x64 and also supports Linux. It includes a TV server component for managing live TV and recordings.
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    Windows 7 Most TV cards- Media Portal works fine on W7 X-64.

    I've been frustrated with the lack of DECENT functionality in Windows Media Center when using TV cards. Not only can you only choose ONE TV card (you then have to completely re-configure it again if you use another card) it also won't allow Composite Video / Audio input if you don't have the WMC...
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    • analog tv compatibility configuration digital tv documentation installation linux media center mediaportal mysql open source setup wizard software sql server terrestrial tv tv card user experience video windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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