[mythtv-users] OT: Engadget: How-To Build a Practical HTPC (with MythTV)
Engadget has an article on how to build a "Practical HTPC", and they chose Myth on Gentoo as their platform =) I just scanned through it, but thought someone might enjoy it... http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/how-to-build-a-practical-htpc/ --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Re: MythTV in "Systm", episode 2
On 6/11/05, Matt Grommes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > systm and shows like it are exactly why I think a plugin like > Torrentocracy is very important for MythTV. There's going to be more and > more user created content on the net and an easy interface for > downloading it is key. Agreed. --Tyler > > > Nick wrote: > > On 6/10/05, Tyler Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>On 6/9/05, Tyler Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >>>Some more good publicity =) > >>> > >>>From the announcement email I got: > >>>"Systm Episode 2! > >>> > >>>We are pleased to announce the release of Systm episode #2! This time > >>>we feature a how-to on the popular open source based PVR software, > >>>MythTV. MythTV brings you the ease-of-use of a TiVo and the flexibility > >>>of a ReplayTV without any associated monthly service fees. We use the > >>>bootable Linux-based OS, KnoppMyth, to demonstrate just how easy it is > >>>to install, configure, and ultimately enjoy!" > >>> > >>>http://www.systm.org/ is the address. You need BitTorrent to download > >>>the files. It's a great show. Check out episode 1 if you haven't > >>>already. > >> > >>Yikes, my mistake. Episode 2 isn't available to anyone except > >>newsletter subscribers yet. > > > > > > The torrents are now up on systm.org for the mythtv episode. The > > episode is quite slick and makes knoppmyth look very easy to install > > compared to the *standard* distros. Shame the episode wasn't a bit > > longer though to talk about things like themes, details about multiple > > front- and backends (Mac Mini aside), and options for video/audio > > collections. Still good to watch though - I guess you'd need several > > episodes to just cover the basics in detail! > > > > Nick > > ___ > > mythtv-users mailing list > > mythtv-users@mythtv.org > > http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users > > > > ___ > mythtv-users mailing list > mythtv-users@mythtv.org > http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users > ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
[mythtv-users] Re: MythTV in "Systm", episode 2
On 6/9/05, Tyler Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some more good publicity =) > > From the announcement email I got: > "Systm Episode 2! > > We are pleased to announce the release of Systm episode #2! This time > we feature a how-to on the popular open source based PVR software, > MythTV. MythTV brings you the ease-of-use of a TiVo and the flexibility > of a ReplayTV without any associated monthly service fees. We use the > bootable Linux-based OS, KnoppMyth, to demonstrate just how easy it is > to install, configure, and ultimately enjoy!" > > http://www.systm.org/ is the address. You need BitTorrent to download > the files. It's a great show. Check out episode 1 if you haven't > already. Yikes, my mistake. Episode 2 isn't available to anyone except newsletter subscribers yet. I should have read further in the email (sorry!), where it says: "Thank you for signing up for our mailing list and being patient while we work out all the kinks in our workflow. We were unable to give our newsletter subscribers an early release last episode, so we wanted to make up for it this time." So non-subscribers should be able to download it soon. But do check it out (you can download the 1st episode on their site). It is an awesome show. And subscribe to the newsletter if you like the show, so you can get early releases =). --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
[mythtv-users] MythTV in "Systm", episode 2
Some more good publicity =) >From the announcement email I got: "Systm Episode 2! We are pleased to announce the release of Systm episode #2! This time we feature a how-to on the popular open source based PVR software, MythTV. MythTV brings you the ease-of-use of a TiVo and the flexibility of a ReplayTV without any associated monthly service fees. We use the bootable Linux-based OS, KnoppMyth, to demonstrate just how easy it is to install, configure, and ultimately enjoy!" http://www.systm.org/ is the address. You need BitTorrent to download the files. It's a great show. Check out episode 1 if you haven't already. Cheers, Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] DVD
DVD-R works in about 93% of players tested, according to VideoHelp.com. That is the largest % of all formats tested. I have had DVD-Rs work in about 98% of the players I have used. Be careful of the media itself you purchase (lesser quality doesn't always work in all players, but, then again, neither does expensive). Recently, I've been using Memorex, Sony, and TDK discs, and all seem to work in my DVD players at home (a Sony 5-disc changer, a Go-Video VCR/DVD Recorder, a Go-Video player, and an APEX (cheap!) player) --Tyler On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 10:25:49 -0500, Tdes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > When burning videos from Myth to DVD - what is the best DVD format to use > By format i mean DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R - which format is most compatible with > DVD Players out there ? i've had good luck with DVD+RW but the discs > are more expensive when giving them away > > Best Regards > Markus > > > ___ > mythtv-users mailing list > mythtv-users@mythtv.org > http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users > > > ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] MythWeather and Today
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:59:30 -0500, James Armstrong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > James, > > I agree with your order statement. I have however seen the today > > forecast recently. It seems the forcast it shows in that place may be > > time dependant. Late in the day Like after 6PM it seems to show the > > forcast for tomorrow. Much earlier than that and I get today's > > forecast? Maybe there is a time sensative switch in the code that > > isn't tripping to today early enogh for you. > > > > > > When you say it shows todays forecast do you mean the current > temperature? Mine shows all the 'Current' values, Current temp, precip, Same here. I mean the actual Today's Forecast screen shows, sometimes. But not when I need it (go figure). > etc. What is missing is the projected High and chance of Rain for the > Day. I would like to check it in the morning and see how hot it is going > to be, but all I see is the current temperature which will do me no good > for later in the day. Same here. --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] MythWeather and Today
> [snip] > I agree with your order statement. I have however seen the today Me too. > forecast recently. It seems the forcast it shows in that place may be > time dependant. Late in the day Like after 6PM it seems to show the > forcast for tomorrow. Much earlier than that and I get today's > forecast? Maybe there is a time sensative switch in the code that > isn't tripping to today early enogh for you. I've seen the Today screen too, but even at 7am (when I begin getting ready for school), it shows Tomorrow. During the day? I usually see Today. I was actually looking into (not yet taking on the task, as I am not really very good at C++, but LOOKING at =)) rewriting MythWeather with a new source (namely, weather.com, if I can find some easier way to do it short of scraping the site, as it has international weather), which would solve this problem. --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Can Myth be all I want it to be?
On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 09:54:27 -0800, Brent Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ok, after doing a fair bit of research, how does the following hardware look? > I > already have the hdtvpc-3000. I don't currently plan on doing cable > recording, > only looking for hdtv playback and record. I currently use a DVD player with > DVI output and a Samsung over-the-air HDTV receiver. I am looking to have > mythtv replace these two items with one. > > This must connect to my home theater setup. The receiver has optical audio > inputs, and the projector runs 1280x720p on DVI. It must be able to connect > and look good (especially dvd playback) on the 100" screen. Is it software or > hardware that will make the dvd progressive output? How is a 3:2 pulldown for > dvds configured? > > http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=1181048 First, that mobo is freakin' sweet! =) Good choice on memory, Corsair is a good brand. My only suggestion? Swap the Samsung 160GB HD for a Maxtor (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-137-132&depa=1 OEM bare drive; http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-316&depa=1 Retail drive) > > Comments are welcome, of course. Good luck in your MythTV quest. We're here to help =) --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Question about Chris's new tuners patch.
On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:07:04 +0100, Asciimonster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a question about the new tuner path from Chris Kennedy. Since Well, truly, the place to ask this would be ivtv-users, but... > it's marked for a specific kernel version, I'll have to downgrade my > kernel (I want to stick with 2.4). Does this mean I have to recompile Hmm. OK. If you want to stick with 2.4, that's your choice, but, personally, I love my config using 2.6. Works very well (especially with IVTV). > everything (ivtv, mythtv, mysql, lame, etc)? [I just don't want to work Are you already running the kernel you're staying with? (2.4 in this case). If so, and everything is compiled for 2.4, the only thing you _should_ need to recompile is IVTV for the new version (I am assuming you're upgrading to a new version). If everything's compiled for 2.6, then, yes, you will need to recompile all of it (as far as I know). > up a sweat if none is needed]. > > By the way, has somebody got an unofficial howto about this proces? What process? Hope this helps! --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] [OT] Mailing Lists...
On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:49:02 -0800, Geoff Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As an aside, Gmail has now made mailing lists my favorite. Please see > my sig below. Same here. > > If you still want "mail" and don't want to be online, *some* accounts > are allowed to have POP access and forwarding, so you can just keep a > copy here at Gmail and send one directly to your email of choice, if > that's your bag. I think all are supposed to now...But they were rolling it out in batches, so if you don't have those yet, you should VERY soon. On the whole list vs. forum, I say that both are good, but in the end, I like lists better. I can download them to the laptop and read w/o internet, I can read the lists from school without drawing tons of attention with flashing banners (most forums _do_ have them...), etc. But forums have their plusses too. I think the best solution (for me, anyway) is Gmail with POP, Labels and Filters, plus the Wiki at mythtv.info. =) Just my $0.02. > > Geoff --Tyler > > -- > I have some Gmail invites. > Let me know if you want one (off list). > > > ___ > mythtv-users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users > > > ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] [OT] Mailing Lists...
On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 22:21:19 -0500, Tyler Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:49:02 -0800, Geoff Scott > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As an aside, Gmail has now made mailing lists my favorite. Please see > > my sig below. > > Same here. > > > > > If you still want "mail" and don't want to be online, *some* accounts > > are allowed to have POP access and forwarding, so you can just keep a > > copy here at Gmail and send one directly to your email of choice, if > > that's your bag. > [snip] > But forums have their plusses too. I think the best solution (for me, Just remembered a plus -- being able to edit your posts. Since I screw up a lot, I'll re-read something, and think "that didn't come out too clearly," or "will I offend someone with that phrasing?". That is one of the only huge advantages to forums over mailing lists. [snip] > > > > > Geoff > --Tyler ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
