Posts by can2002

So one other thought - I inherited a HD box about 2 years ago (work bought one too many and let me have it). It's not a Thimson box - I think it's Amstrad.

Before I cancelled my original Sly subscription I had toyed with the idea of switching to HD and using the box, but never bothered and left it in my loft.

The net result is that the box has never been connected to a satellite dish and will be running older code.

I appreciate the Thomson trick relies on the box not being capable of running firmware that can support the algorithm, but if my box is running older firmware will they enable the pairing in anticipation of it pulling down a firmware update?

On a similar vein, I guess if a customer activated their subscription a couple of years ago running a box, how does Sly update their system to use the new pairing software?

Sorry for the random questions!

Quote from stevejo

If its just to use a Linux box in the house without even local sharing to reduce the bill by making your own multiroom setup its not worth the effort to be totally honest whats the point of paying a full sub to watch on a linux box you can get a share from a site member

Thanks for the frank reply!

To be fair, a local CS is something I'd plan to look at to create a multiroom setup and the offer is better than half price, which is what tempted me...

Quote from pari

there is a way newcard paired on new slybox(DRX890W-C) works on oscam & clear all channels :29_002:

I'd picked up on a few comments like this elsewhere, which left me with a small hope that something might be possible - I too would love to hear about it!!

Exactly my thought...

I've spent some time reviewing existing threads regarding the new pairing algorithm.

I'd cancelled my account last year and have just re-signed following a promotional offer. I've yet to get the card, but my goal is to use it in my VU+ Duo - I'm not really interested in CS.

I understand the trick using an older Thomson box, but I'm not sure that's going to wash when they're sending me a new card and box (surely it will look v.suspicious if I try to activate on an old box with a brand new account).

I do have my old SD ***+ box, which sounds like another option (albeit barring the HD channels I'd hoped to start using).

I'll be committed to 12 months if I activate the card, so I'm wondering whether to just bin the idea and cancel now...

Cheers,
Can