Plug in a USB netcard and run a MythTV frontend on it. Wilder.

Whhaaaaaat? Can it be done?

It should be possible _if_ I can get enough info about the helper hardware the little MIPS processor in the TV uses to decode a HDTV data stream (which the 1.9GHz Athlon in my dedicated MythTV box can't) - the sources link above doesn't mention the D83 series (which mine is) at all. A suitably-constructed image file on a USB stick would behave just like a vendor-supplied firmware update and be slurped into the on-board Flash. I'll let you know of any progress.

Yes, I see what you mean. My TV is 32D64U. Does your manual contain a GPL notice? Did you buy yours in the USA? (there are separate GPL pages on different regional Sharp pages). E.g.: http://www.sharp-eu.com/gpl/ ... http://www.sharp.co.jp/support/aquos/source/download/index.html ... http://www.sharp.co.jp/support/aquos/source/download/fileset_001.html ... possibly others

Yes, it has a GPL notice. No, it was bought in Australia, and at the URL printed in the manual (http://www.sharp.net.au) there's no sign of source, so I've asked if they can shed any light (if they can't then I'll sic Linus on 'em for violating the GPL). In the mean time, a friend of a friend is trying to get me a service manual.

Wild, indeed!

I opened the manual for my LC-42X20E, went straight to the Appendix page, and there it was!

"The following open source softwarte components are included in this product: linux kernel, modutils, glibc, zlib, libpng"

This thing has a usb (service) port, just like the AppleTV, and they did great things with that, too! ;)

Hi, Ive also found this little fun part of my TV. Im verry intrested in getting some fun to work with my TV.

Have you found out more about?

Best regards tec