Dear: Fellow Debian users; I would like to get some feedback from those of you who have setup a Linux pvr, or used linux in their home threatre system. I have been thinking about building a dedicated pvr box for this purpose.
I have visted different sites, such as Mythtv.org and also been to Freevo and have a pretty good idea of what is needed. My biggest question is how does these projects work in the real world? I followed some of the discussions looked at the hardware database and all I see is good remarks by those posting. I have looked at some of the change logs, these projects seem to be getting really good traction. I was thinking about using a micro-atx case and board probably using an AMD chip, then getting the supported hardware for the pvr. I was thinking about going the VIA mini-itx way but the cases are almost as expensive as the motherboard chip combo. I also would like to have it crunch RC5-72 in its spare time. Since I know that Mythtv.org has a dedicated following of Debian developers, that is one reason I thought to ask here. Also as you all know Debian will be the Gnu/linux of choice. I have most of the hardware on site, and could put a midtower case and a WiFi card next to the TV but my wife wouldn't want a beige case sitting next to the TV, also WiFI will be slow to move files on the network. But once again the wife does not like cables, or anything extra by the TV that looks out of place. Rthoreau -> dedicated Debian mailing list lurker. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]