DVR out of an Old PC

Ken Sharp has written an excellent how-to guide for building a DVR from an old PC and mostly all free programs. This is not for the faint of hearts. You need to be patient and tie all the hardware and software together to pull this off. Cheper than a commercial DVR, but a fun project to take on.

Free TiVo: Build a Better DVR out of an Old PC [makezine]