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<blockquote data-quote="ozumo" data-source="post: 1109528" data-attributes="member: 415308">I believe there's only one active DVB-S2X transponder with FTA television receivable in the UK, it's on 33E and contains Swiss versions of French channels that are available elsewhere. So while nice to have 'just in case', it's far from a deal breaker, and yes they are compatible with DVB-S/S2.As for Linux receivers they can't run desktop Linux apps.If I had to recommend a twin tuner receiver it would be an Octagon SF8008, however there is a steep learning curve with Enigma 2 based boxes. Non-Enigma based twin tuner receivers are thin on the ground, they tend to be quite simple but if that's what you want receivers from Technisat or Humax may be suitable.Personally I'd run two separate single tuner boxes, one for general viewing and one for recording. But make sure they are different brands so the remotes don't clash.If you just want UK television then a Freesat box may be the best bet, though we've seen many people have problems with the newest 4K models.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ozumo, post: 1109528, member: 415308"] I believe there's only one active DVB-S2X transponder with FTA television receivable in the UK, it's on 33E and contains Swiss versions of French channels that are available elsewhere. So while nice to have 'just in case', it's far from a deal breaker, and yes they are compatible with DVB-S/S2. As for Linux receivers they can't run desktop Linux apps. If I had to recommend a twin tuner receiver it would be an Octagon SF8008, however there is a steep learning curve with Enigma 2 based boxes. Non-Enigma based twin tuner receivers are thin on the ground, they tend to be quite simple but if that's what you want receivers from Technisat or Humax may be suitable. Personally I'd run two separate single tuner boxes, one for general viewing and one for recording. But make sure they are different brands so the remotes don't clash. If you just want UK television then a Freesat box may be the best bet, though we've seen many people have problems with the newest 4K models. [/QUOTE]

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