PrevueCLI

2020-11-24T06:51:09Z

TWCKelby: Created page, needs expansion

'''PrevueCLI''' is a software created by AriX that sends listings data to the [[Prevue (ESQ)|Amiga]], [[EPG Sr.|Commodore]], and [[PC Prevue]] versions of the Prevue Guide software. The software can convert curday.dat files to CSV listings, as well as convert XMLTV based program information to a readable format by the Prevue software. The latest release of PrevueCLI [https://ariweinstein.com/prevue/viewtopic.php?p=24123#p24123 can be found here on the forums].

= Overview =
PrevueCLI simulates the 2400 baud data feed sent over satellite to Prevue Guide units. Listings are either generated from XMLTV files, or created manually by following the CSV format. Configuration information is stored within PrevueCommand files, and can be customized for different units. At this time, listings can be sent over a TCP connection to programs like WinUAE, or over a serial connection. At this time, serial data is limited to macOS only.

== Command Line Flags ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Command Line Parameter
!Description
|-
|<code>send <.prevuecommand file></code>
|Sends the commands in the specified .prevuecommand file
|-
|<code>convertCurdayDatToListings <curday.dat file> <directory to save .csv listings files></code>
|Converts a curday.dat file to the channels.csv and programs.csv listings format (this can unpack PowerPack 2.0 if necessary)
|-
|<code>convertXMLTVToListings <xmltv file> <directory to save .csv listings files></code>
|Converts an XMLTV file to the channels.csv and programs.csv listings format
|-
|<code>convertCommandFileToBinary <.prevuecommand file> <binary commands file></code>
|Converts the commands in the specified .prevuecommand file to their satellite data representation
|-
|<code>convertBinaryToCommandFile <binary commands file> <.prevuecommand file></code>
|Converts commands in satellite data format to a .prevuecommand file
|-
|<code>printCommandSchema</code>
|Prints all of the supported commands and their syntax details
|-
|<code>printJulianDay</code>
|Prints today's Julian day (0-255)
|-
|<code>help</code>
|Prints this help
|}

Hollywood

2020-11-21T22:27:51Z

TWCKelby: Clarified software status, added software installation tutorial

[[File:Hollywood logo.png|left|200px|]]
[[File:Hollywood example.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example of Hollywood in action.]]
The '''TV Guide Channel''' software (internally named '''Hollywood''') was used to power the TV Guide Channel following mid-2000 through late 2019. Like [[Prevue Junior]], this iteration ran off of Windows. The software began development in 1997 and was released in July of 1999 shipping with a tan guide, reminiscent of the firmware on various Motorola cable boxes, though progressed to various mostly monochrome styles in later years. Notices posted by various channels and cable companies indicate in 2019 that the network has discontinued the scrolling guide in all instances and no longer provides a data feed for these units.

As of 2020, the Hollywood software has been recovered by various community members and is in the process of being recovered. An [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmhsxftwZR0| installation guide can be found here] for Hollywood.

== Hardware ==
[[File:Tv guide.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Example of a Hollywood unit. These units were manufactured by Compaq.]]
The Hollywood units were initially manufactured by Compaq and based on the '''Professional Workstation SP700'''. Despite this, hardware manufactured later in the millennium may vary from those made in 1999.
*Microsoft Windows NT
*Pentium II 440MHz
*STB Systems STB 1X0-0751-407 (Tulsa) Video Card
*262 MB RAM
*36 GB SCSI HDD
*32X CD-ROM & 3½-inch floppy drive (usage unknown)

== External Links ==
[https://youtu.be/UGU3b32kZmk Hollywood example]

[https://www.mibuzzboard.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=47762| Wyantotte Cable retires scrolling guide listings]

[https://www.sktc.net/2019/01/update-cable-tv-scrolling-guide/| SKT Cable: Pop discontinues Hollywood units and scrolling listings]

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