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> there's only so many people interested in running their own illegal piracy server

The upper bound is roughly anyone who enjoys watching TV/movies, and owns a computer.

Yeah, that's the theoretical limit but you also need to understand VPNs, torrenting, local networks, etc. Plex/Jellyfin/Emby make it super easy on the network/port forwarding/GUI side but it doesn't help with the media itself.

Or you could go with ripping dvds you legally purchase at Goodwill.

If all you want is a server-based DVR for OTA TV, you need to understand none of those things, but still need Plex Pass for guide data.

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