Best EPG on linux box

[iMAGiNE]

Hi, i currently have a DM500s and the epg is pretty poor so am looking for a box that isnt too expensive but with a really good epg.

[satsmo]

Try PLi Jade, (or OpenPLi),with Rytecs epg grabber and either UK XmlTv with mount or Radiotimes UK mounted or to /tmp. However Radiotimes xml is far from consistent of late.

[the man]

i know my way around a 500s but i could never get it working on pli, i just use this

http://www.tvguide.co.uk/?systemid=5&cTime=9/8/2010 12:00:00 PM&thisTime=&thisDay=&catColor=

there aslo a app for that

[satsmo]

It works, (if channels mapped correctly), but is dependent on the source that is not very reliable as said, when using RT. You will get a full 7 days on a mount or three to four days tops in /tmp.

[dave-h]

I've never managed to get rytec working on my DM500(running PLi) so gave up, but sqlite/RT works fine.

Though personally i think if an EPGs a priority, you're better off forgetting about E1 and going with an E2 box.

[iMAGiNE]

I've been using sky's guide lately but sometimes its nice to just flick through and see whats on for the next few hours.

[satsmo]

Try as said? What image and plugins are you currently using?

[iMAGiNE]

I'm using Darkstar II, ive tried installing a skin and it hasnt worked so im not sure ill have much luck installing anything else. Also the box is a clone so i don't want to risk bricking it by flashing it with the wrong image.

[satsmo]

PLi is clone friendly, ( the skin has nothing to do with EPG other than appearance), as are the plugins try it and see how you like it. Just make a backup of your current set up, so you can revert back if you like.

[iMAGiNE]

Ok i will give it a go, i actually have another DM500s with PLI already on it.

[satsmo]

Halfway there then. Press blue button - go to software management - downloads - Addons/plugins.

Download SQLite EPG. Map channels according to your need and update with RT if online at the time.

[iMAGiNE]

Thanks for the help, ill have a go tomorow and ill let you know the results. Thanks again.

[tvadict]

since the demise of evolution project last year there is no more EPG for dm500.

I tried so many of them and they simply dont work. You better get a dm800 clone for a reliable 7 day epg