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ITV

I have always used ITV catchup but when I tried to use it today the website said I have to download Silverlight 2 however as I have a Power PC I am unable to do that as it is not compatible. anyone any ideas on how to get around this or will I have to go back to videoing programmes!

imac G4 1.25GHz, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Oct 22, 2008 2:27 AM

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Answer 1

Duane

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Oct 22, 2008 11:44 AM in response to Mary Daykin1

Microsoft has decided not to provide a PowerPC version of Silverlight 2. If Silverlight 2 is required by that web site you will either have to buy a new Intel-based Mac or use a different web site.

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mrtotes

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Oct 22, 2008 2:37 PM in response to Mary Daykin1

Mary,

Given Duane's answer could I suggest a TubeStick, Migila or Elgato TV tuner. These will turn your iMac into a Freeview recorder (much like Sky+) for as little as a £30 one off hardware purchase:

regards

mrtotes

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Mary Daykin1 Author

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Oct 22, 2008 11:06 PM in response to mrtotes

Thanks very much Mr Totes. I hadn't even heard of those gadgets but it is obviously the way to go until I can afford a new Intel machine

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mrtotes

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Oct 23, 2008 4:50 AM in response to Mary Daykin1

I bought a Miglia Mini from Apple (which back then came with Elgato's EyeTV 1 software) for about £90 and we used our iMac G4 1.25GHz 20" as the main television in the house. We've now upgraded to an Intel iMac 24" but the Miglia and EyeTV 2.0 software is still our main television, recording and pausing Freeview and converting content for iPods/DVDs. I can't see us going back to normal TV even though the panels may be bigger.

I've never used the TubeStick myself but have seen the included Media Central software demonstrated at the Bristol & Bath Mac User Group; it looks pretty good for 40 Euro. Hopefully you've got a TV Aerial connection near the iMac as the bundled aerials aren't up to much.

regards

mrtotes

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Mary Daykin1 Author

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Oct 28, 2008 4:19 AM in response to mrtotes

Mr Totes,
I bought a tubestick but cannot receive any channels on it. You are right about the aerial that comes with it ! Unfortunately I haven't got a tv aerial near my computer. Are there any aerials I could buy which would help?

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