3

I compiled and in installed Ubuntu TV using ubuntu-tv/wiki site. When I run it, though, it can't play TV Shows. It says

unity-2d-shell: [WARNING] GStreamer; Unable to play -
    "file:///home/ubuntu/Videos/unity/local/epg/epg.mkv

I am assuming that I need an epg file. I have also tried running ~/ubuntu-tv/shell/dash/epgdata/refreshdata.py but with no luck.

Does Ubuntu TV need to be a "TV" to watch movies and shows? What's going on?

blade19899
  • 26,704
  • i havent installed it yet but i'm using XBMC and its awesome

    here is a little video i made for my buddies to decide!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Yl-V_PHcc

     – sarvesh.lad Jan 12 '12 at 02:56

1 Answers1

1

If you want to watch tv you'll need a compatible DVB-T tuner for your computer in order to capture video and read the electronic program guide (epg). http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Video_capture_card

By the way there is a ppa for ubuntu tv here: http://www.webupd8.org/2012/01/how-to-install-ubuntu-tv-from-ppa.html

edm
  • 4,005