Well, it's 3AM, but I got my first MSNTV2 server running using linux kernel 2.6.12.5, so here's a writeup on how it's done.
This is provided with no guarantee of accuracy or completeness
This tutorial assumes the following:




Here's the dump of /proc/cpuinfo:




Ok, here's the batch of parts I received from Digi-Key for my C64 DTV.
I ordered case-mount parts so I wouldn't have to worry about making boards to mount the connectors.
See attached images for close-ups. I removed the Sales Order Numbers from the large composite photo.




This photo shows you the location of the solder points for the antenna. The "tip", or center of the antenna wire, is a little longer than the braided shield, and is soldered to the point marked "Tip". The shield is just soldered together onto the portion marked "Shield".




Here's the quickest hack in the history of MSNTV2 hacking.
1x Spark Fun Electronics "Shifter"
1x Floppy Drive Power Cable (from an old power supply)




Here's a better shot of the MSNTV2.
Note: I added an old heatsink to the Northbridge, as it tends to run warm.




