which sat box to buy?

[romdut]

I have a 45cm dish and looking for a sat box to buy for under ?100 if at all possible for the FTA channels and possibly more if you know what i mean. I have used the cable boxes before but we have to many ppl coming over so i have got a sat dish up and want a box for the spare room. Any help is much appreciated Paul

[Manic01]

45cm dish only ok for 28.2e
A linux stb is required for your needs.
TM500/600 or DM500 clone etc.
None will be HD
Or try openbox HD receiver for about 100 but is closed linux receiver.

[mdt]

45cm dish only ok for 28.2e
A linux stb is required for your needs.
TM500/600 or DM500 clone etc.
None will be HD
Or try openbox HD receiver for about 100 but is closed linux receiver.

whats a closed linux reciever m8?? surely thats a contradiction. does it mean that it will only accept a img from a certain team? or will only accept 1 img period. excuse the simple questions m8 as im still trying to get to grips with this linux malarky. regards mdt

[romdut]

what box to buy

i have a 45cm dish and looking for a sat box for the magic channels for under ?100 what box(s) do you recommed i have looked at the technomate, dreambox 500 and azbox or any other without internet connection. Thanks Paul

[opsmonkey]

Boxes like the spiderbox openbox etc run on Linux but their not opensource.. So only the manufactures image will work..