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Thanks to Robert S. and Lousy
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Posted by: Son of Hot Pie

Hi,

I wanted to thank Lousy for posting his step-by-step experience in upgrading his TIVO. After my S2-60 crapped out on Thursday night, I thought I was going to have to buy a new TIVO this weekend. Instead, thanks to the Hinsdale guide, Lousy's thread, and some pointers by Robert S. previously posted in this forum, I now have a 160 hour TIVO for a third of the cost.

In short: You're the best thing since sliced bread. You're cooler than the other side of the pillow. You must be butter, because you're on a roll. Gentlemen, I salute you. :D

Posted by: Robert S

:)

Posted by: lousy

Your very welcome!:D

After my experience with upgrading my TiVo, I wanted to post the steps that were necessary for me to upgrade my particular model (which I assume is basically the same for every model, at least the Series 1 SA)

I'm a PC Desktop Support / Systems Admin. But my only experience is with Microsoft OS. I've been trying to learn Linux, but it's still a little confusing for me. So, when I needed to upgrade my TiVo's Hard Drive I was VERY concerned because I wanted to make sure that I had all the commands, and the correct technique ... With the cost of my TiVo, and my life time service I have about $500 invested, and I didn't want to ruin my TiVo and have to spend that much again for a new TiVo. I knew that a very reliable option was Weaknees, but I thought that I should be able to do the upgrade myself, and gain even more experience in the Linux world. Thanks to Robert S, I was able to accomplish that goal!

There are quite a few people on this board who seem to know Linux and thus the TiVo Operating System "like the back of their hand". However, some of us (like myself) want to learn, and want to upgrade our TiVo's, but we are not as knowledgeable in the Linux area. I was hoping my post would help someone, and it appears that it has.

To you, Son of Hot Pie, I say "Congratulations on having the courage to take the risk!" Perhaps you may be like myself, wanting to become an expert in Linux one day. Or perhaps not. Either way, I'm glad you have your TiVo working again!