[TheaterPRO] Best software for Theater 550 Pro?

I am thinking about getting an ATI Theater 550 Pro based PCI TV Tuner.
Can anyone recommend software to use other than what is bundled?  Please post whether it is free or paid for and a URL if you can.

try looking at:
Media Portal (free open-source Media Center-type HTPC suite)
http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net
ChrisTV (free 'Lite' version, full version $35.95)
http://www.chris-tv.com

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