Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
> For linux and Myth, I use xebian installed within the xbox filesystem, no > linux partitions. This is convenient because the whole distro can be copied > from one xbox to another. Perhaps this could be distributed? Only things to > edit are IP Address and host file, and you would have a working xebian > distro with Myth configured. Sound interesting? Let me know. I could zip it > all up and make a torrent. Sounds good - I'd be keen to try that. ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 10/5/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 10/5/05, David Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Robert might have meant UXE. In any case if you add -spam to yourGoogle search, that should remove most of the links to the "Unsolicited Commercial Email" stuff.Actually, I think the latest softmod exploit is the ndure installer, which is nice because it allows you to dual boot the XBox and still play on XBox Live, if you're into that sort of thing. I've got mine set up so that you press the "Eject" button to go to MythTV/Xebian and the Power button for normal XBox games. Check out the forums on http://xbox-scene.com___mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users If you have a 1.6 xbox, I recommend getting a modchip if you plan to put a bigger HD in. If you don't plan to upgrade the HD, I would use Softmod Installer Deluxe 3, which come in the Auto Installer Deluxe 3 package. Use a game exploit to run the Softmod Installer. For linux and Myth, I use xebian installed within the xbox filesystem, no linux partitions. This is convenient because the whole distro can be copied from one xbox to another. Perhaps this could be distributed? Only things to edit are IP Address and host file, and you would have a working xebian distro with Myth configured. Sound interesting? Let me know. I could zip it all up and make a torrent. -- Rob Anderson[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 10/5/05, David Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Robert might have meant UXE. In any case if you add -spam to yourGoogle search, that should remove most of the links to the"Unsolicited Commercial Email" stuff.Actually, I think the latest softmod exploit is the ndure installer, which is nice because it allows you to dual boot the XBox and still play on XBox Live, if you're into that sort of thing. I've got mine set up so that you press the "Eject" button to go to MythTV/Xebian and the Power button for normal XBox games. Check out the forums on http://xbox-scene.com ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 05/10/05, David Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 05/10/05, Joe Harvell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Robert: > > > > Do you have a link describing this mod? A google search on UCE is > > useless since it is commonly used to mean "Unsolicited Commercial > > Email." Also, what is IIRC? I guess it's one of those things like IMHO > > (In my humble opinion) or YMMV (Your mileage may vary). But I can't > > seem to make the connection. > > > Robert might have meant UXE. In any case if you add -spam to your > Google search, that should remove most of the links to the > "Unsolicited Commercial Email" stuff. Thanks. It was UXE I meant. And FYI I used the HDD-Swap method to install it. > IIRC = If I recall correctly (IIRC) Absolutely correct. -- Robert "Anaerin" Johnston ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 10/4/05, Joe Harvell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: One other thing. Any advice on which distro to use?Here's a write up about how to setup Mythtv on Xebian 1.1.3 and 1.1.4. Also there's a change in the thread that hasn't been added to the write up, so you'll have to watch out for that. http://www.mythtv-xbox.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=36 -- I probably still have a few (well, now a whole bunch) gmail invites.Drop me a line (off list) if you'd like an account. ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 5/10/05 8:31 PM, "Joe Harvell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you have a link describing this mod? Try http://forums.xbox-scene.com (very comprehensive but confusing in parts) The links here suggest UXE is the mod of the moment http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=82561 http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=422789 > Also, what is IIRC? You're right, IIRC = If I Recall Correctly Joshua King Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 05/10/05, Joe Harvell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Robert: > > Do you have a link describing this mod? A google search on UCE is > useless since it is commonly used to mean "Unsolicited Commercial > Email." Also, what is IIRC? I guess it's one of those things like IMHO > (In my humble opinion) or YMMV (Your mileage may vary). But I can't > seem to make the connection. Robert might have meant UXE. In any case if you add -spam to your Google search, that should remove most of the links to the "Unsolicited Commercial Email" stuff. IIRC = If I recall correctly (IIRC) ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
Robert: Do you have a link describing this mod? A google search on UCE is useless since it is commonly used to mean "Unsolicited Commercial Email." Also, what is IIRC? I guess it's one of those things like IMHO (In my humble opinion) or YMMV (Your mileage may vary). But I can't seem to make the connection. Robert Johnston wrote: Actually, you don't anymore. I've sucessfully softmodded my v1.6 using UCE (IIRC) ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 04/10/05, Joe Harvell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One other thing. Any advice on which distro to use? I used Xebian 1.1.4 (IIRC), which did everything I wanted and allowed me to compile my own frontend (With the help of DistCC to share the load). As always, YMMV. -- Robert "Anaerin" Johnston ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
On 04/10/05, Joe Harvell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am planning to get an Xbox for my Myth frontend. Here are my questions: > > * I know for xbox >=1.6, I have to use the hardware method to > convert. So I am thinking I would like to get a <1.6 to keep my > options open. But since the xbox games are a minor concern, I > don't want to sell myself short if the 1.6 or 1.6a have some > advantages for a PVR frontend. Does anyone have any > recommendations for hardware revision? Actually, you don't anymore. I've sucessfully softmodded my v1.6 using UCE (IIRC) > * I want to use both the component out and ac3 out from the xbox. I > can't tell for sure if the adapters really support both at the > same time? Has anyone done this? Component out is not supported in any flavour of Linux for the XBox (That I know of). Sorry. > * I am going to have a DISH301 located at the Myth BE (about 100-120 > feet away from the FE). So I know the backend will need to > control the DISH301 using an IR blaster. But I still need to > control the MythFE using a remote. Do I just use the IR receiver > built into the xbox with LIRC using the xbox remote? Yes. If you search the net hard enough, you'll find lirc drivers for the MS XBOX DVD/Media Remote. -- Robert "Anaerin" Johnston ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] advice on which hardware revision of xbox as a frontend
One other thing. Any advice on which distro to use? Joe Harvell wrote: I am planning to get an Xbox for my Myth frontend. Here are my questions: * I know for xbox >=1.6, I have to use the hardware method to convert. So I am thinking I would like to get a <1.6 to keep my options open. But since the xbox games are a minor concern, I don't want to sell myself short if the 1.6 or 1.6a have some advantages for a PVR frontend. Does anyone have any recommendations for hardware revision? * I want to use both the component out and ac3 out from the xbox. I can't tell for sure if the adapters really support both at the same time? Has anyone done this? * I am going to have a DISH301 located at the Myth BE (about 100-120 feet away from the FE). So I know the backend will need to control the DISH301 using an IR blaster. But I still need to control the MythFE using a remote. Do I just use the IR receiver built into the xbox with LIRC using the xbox remote? ___ 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
