Video card for viewing cable

Hi,

I am new to the Video on Linux area. Is there an FAQ for this field?
My plans on Linux is to add the capability to view video(VCR) and TV/cable.
Is there a recommended Video card that I should invest in? What are the video
cards that I need to avoid? My current kernel is 2.2.16.

Any information to get Video on Linux to work is appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Subba Rao
subb3@attglobal.net
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