The 'protected content' aspect of it is what has me concerned. Currently I have a server running with 2 - Ceton 6 tuner cards. It works great, but I can't integrate or alter the UI too much. So, I've played with XBMC/Kodi on and off for a few years. That gives me the ability to mess with the UI...and cheaper extenders..., but I can't watch channels with a copy once DRM flag. And I really can't even consider asking my lovely ludite to watch TV on different devices depending on which channel...she just wants it to work the same in each room.
From what i understand protected content comes in 2 forms:
-DRM to protect the content producer (copy once flag - playready in WMC)
-Encryption to protect the content distributor (CableCard with OOB lock to provider)
I think they would have to strip DRM to allow me to play copy once channels on a RPi or similar. IDK...just really hope it works.