So. you're saying that I should spend how much? on a receiver to get ( a better) EPG and iplayer?
Sorry you have completely unconvinced me and your last paragraph contained technical words linux, streaming, vlc etc.
I have in the meantime read this article
http://www.heyrick.co.uk/ricksworld/.../fswhatis.html
which attempts to explain freesat. It is quite informative. What do you think of it. I note the number of posts you have both written and your technical expertise, however using sarcasm doesn't endear yourself to new posters.
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