Turn your computer into a subscription free linux tivo. This is a web based PHP interface to schedule TV recording using a tv tuner card. Currently uses mencoder. The tv listings are taken from the web. Video parameters can be changed graphically.
capturetv is a simple bash script which simplifies the process of capturing TV via MEncoder. The script also optionally calculates the optimal bitrate depending on how many minutes you want to burn to CD and burns it.