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I recommend people have a play and build a TVHeadend server.

* listen/watch live

* set up timed recordinds

* keep your recordings indefinitely

* transcode recordings to other formats

* install minidlna and stream recordings across your LAN to various devices which support DLNA

* install Samba and make available over file shares for laptops and desktops

* set up a tool which scans directories and makes a podcast feed and then you can take your recordings with you on your phone/tablet etc.

of course, don't do any of the above if it will violate copyright. ahem.