What guide data to use?

[Scott R]

I recently purchased four Hauppauge 950Q USB tuners and downloaded GB-PVR. I have never used this software before, so I apologize for my noob questions. I did do a search, and while I came up with several threads that discuss several different guide data options, I couldn't figure out what the current options are and/or recommended approach was. Ideally, I'd like to have free guide data, but it sounds like I may need to pay. I am located in the USA. I see SchedulesDirect mentioned in the Wiki, which I believe requires paying $20/year. Is that the only/easiest/best source to use?

[mikeh49]

Schedules Direct is not the only, but is the easiest guide since GBPVR supports it directly. It is the only one I have used. They have a 30 day trial so you can get started. I'm not sure it is the best, I think all guide data in the US comes from Tribune Media Services.

[pBS]

second best would be the mc2xml program, basically an mce epg downloader...
works great here....not as easy as Sched. Direct tho..

[mccpu]

If you want free, use mc2xml.

mc2xml