RE: [Freevo-users] Support for DigiMatrix hardware?

[Gray, Tim]

no pci slot so adding a TV tuner/capture card that is better (I.E. a PVR250) is impossible... this is the major downside.  the video is supported under linux to an extent under Xfree86 by the sis driver with the XV extensions for  playback acceleration of mpeg2 video and the audio unfortunately is AC97 but can be used but only at 48000 bitrate with alsa 1.0   if this device as it sit's does not cost more than $280.00 (without processor/ram/hdd) then it may be worth it.. Otherwise the GCT allwell box would be a better choice as it can use a PVR-250 or 350 but has a much lower processor power capability.   also the front panel controls, unless it is documented on how they are accessed may be 100% useless under linux. the manual is worthless in this regard.. maybe asus will give up this information?   It seems to have the Cinergy 600 tv capture hardware in it (from downloading the driver and taking it apart... that's what the file names in the driver download match for a tuner card.) that is supported somewhat by the saa7134 driver making it video for linux 2 compatable.   the DVD drive MUST be a laptop slim type.  this will run about $100.00 more in cost over a regular PC DVD or CD drive.  this is a major down side on cost and serviceability.   doing a search.... barebones WITHOUT processor/ram/drives it's retailing for $410.00US at the cheaper locations...   unless you want a really expensive freevo box that may or may not have full functionality of all front panel devices... I'd skip it.   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Niklas Ljung (Hemma) Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 11:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Freevo-users] Support for DigiMatrix hardware? Hi,   Asus has recently begun shipment of their barebone "Media Server" PC-system called DigiMatrix. In short, this is a slim VCR-type of PC that you buy and add harddisk, memory and CPU of your choice. Check out the specs at: http://www.asus.com/products/desktop/digimatrix/overview.htm   I believe DigiMatrix is designed for WinXP Media Edition, but it's not included (a good thing!) If the hardware is good enough for WinXP, it should be a killer-hardware for Linux?   As a newbie to Freevo, I'm wondering if somebody has tested freevo on such a system? I think that a standardized and relatively cheap hardware platform adds extra value to the concept as it could be more product-like, rather than a home-cook of computer leftovers with varying capabilities.   Maybe this platform deserves a special build/package?   Regards, Niklas