so, would you recommend using myth tv with a connection to the internet and over the air HDTV as a viable alternative to normal cable and satellite? (with things like netflix and hulu to fill in all the other gaps.)
can someone help me with this. I dont understand, so if i use mythbuntu (im technicaly inclined wont have a problem installing) and i plug the pc its running on into my tv, it acts as a dvr. for my already present verizon fios tv?
I never really understood myth TV because to my understanding it's not a stand alone OS, but instead requires an OS like Linux mint or Ubuntu and then theirs Mythbuntu. So confusing...... And another thing why doesn't anyone make any hi-def capture cards!!!!!!
MythTV is an application, it run on an OS like Ubuntu. Mythbuntu is just an install of Ubuntu with MythTV already built in. Because of the different hardware, software, and codec's MythTV has to work with it can be a challenge to set up from scratch. With MythBuntu a lot of common problems are already taken care of for you. There are plenty of high def capture cards both over the air and those that take component cables as input.
@ampcguy Thanks for the info, but as for the TV tuner part of my comment I've never seen one with component and I know for a fact that an HDMI TV tuner isn't and will never be possible.
@Exarian What I meant was a capture card with hdmi in. Apparently though they do make ones with component in. IDK though, I guess I should just get an easy cap for 10 bucks and use win7 pro. Watching the content I record with media center...
I know, but I personally like Windows Media Center Edition better than MythBuntu. When did I comment this anyway?? MythTV was created before Media center wasn't it??
Check out "Boxee", it's a new media center package for Linux distro's, Ubuntu, etc, and it is fantastic, it is also classed as a "Web 2.0" media center as it sincs with your youtube account, etc.
If you like the Microsoft stuff stick with it. I, however have switched over to free, open source, Linux installations at home and no longer need or use Microsoft's overpriced and shoddy software. Been running Ubuntu for nearly a year without a hitch - no freezing, blue screening, errors, etc. Can you say that about Vista? Kudos to the Mythbuntu project!
Windows MC isn't horrible, but you have to have a super good system to use it. Ubuntu enables people to use economy computers and run a media center/network just as good. I would never say Ubuntu "copied" someone else, that's a little juvenile. I would say they made a good idea more accessible and efficient. But hey if something works for you, then it works for you.
It is dead silent, if it wasn't for that blue light on the front you wouldn't know it's on. I fixed the blue light by placing back tape over the clear plastic inside the case. That and the Optical Audio Out on the front of the case are the only real complaints I have.
I downloaded and burned mythbuntu but have been reluctant to try it. Linuxmce gives me a pci-express graphics error and wont boot after install. I heared this is due to an incompatibility with geforce 8 series cards.. Does mythbuntu have this same problem?
Thanks, I know about the focus, manual next time, I'm going to try to redo this demo with Mythbuntu 8.04, soon after it is out. I'd like to also run through the install as well.
A friend of mine built a USB IR Receiver and I just use a Harmony Remote control to control the system. It's a good idea to have a wireless keyboard connected to the system as well, to access some of the more advanced features from time to time. I use the system as a web server so I just let it run, I'm also using it as a web server right now so I haven't played with sleep functions.
I am currently looking to set up Mythbuntu on an older P3 1ghz with 512mb ram and a 10gb drive. I am hoping there should not be too much difficulty with having it save all media to a net share on an NTFS drive.
One hour of HD content recorded to a hard disk is 7GB. Once you put your Music library, pictures, videos, and record some TV shows 500GB isn't much space at all.
excellent, I shall install this on an old compy (some dual-CPU p3 with a few hundred megs of RAM) to check it out :) (not with that machine, but) maybe I've found my HTPC answer :)
It runs real fast on mine (2.1 GHz Celeron D, 768 MB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, AVerTV 007 GO FM Plus TV tuner). It uses the XFCE desktop environment (as opposed to GNOME and KDE) to save on hard disk space and memory usage. I might have to start up a MythBox business. :-D
Fucking douchebags. Seriously, Open Source software is possibly the nicest thing ever invented. It's nice to have an alternative to Microsoft crap whenever possible.
Why would I start a Free Open Source business? I dunno. I just had this wild crazy kooky tinfoil hat notion of offering people a low-cost alternative to closed-source crapware.
I've added the system specs to the Video Details. The PC was less than $500. It just depends on how much time you want to put into learning it. If you enjoy working with computers and don't mind doing some research, you shouldn't have too much trouble.
I knew nothing about MythTV. I had this box up and running, recording TV in about 2 1/2 hours. I would say it took another 10 hours of research and fiddling to have it set up exactly the way I wanted. (for now)
so, would you recommend using myth tv with a connection to the internet and over the air HDTV as a viable alternative to normal cable and satellite? (with things like netflix and hulu to fill in all the other gaps.)
Exarian 1 year ago
can someone help me with this. I dont understand, so if i use mythbuntu (im technicaly inclined wont have a problem installing) and i plug the pc its running on into my tv, it acts as a dvr. for my already present verizon fios tv?
RadioHyperactive 1 year ago
I never really understood myth TV because to my understanding it's not a stand alone OS, but instead requires an OS like Linux mint or Ubuntu and then theirs Mythbuntu. So confusing...... And another thing why doesn't anyone make any hi-def capture cards!!!!!!
chucknorris687 2 years ago
MythTV is an application, it run on an OS like Ubuntu. Mythbuntu is just an install of Ubuntu with MythTV already built in. Because of the different hardware, software, and codec's MythTV has to work with it can be a challenge to set up from scratch. With MythBuntu a lot of common problems are already taken care of for you. There are plenty of high def capture cards both over the air and those that take component cables as input.
ampcguy 2 years ago
@ampcguy Thanks for the info, but as for the TV tuner part of my comment I've never seen one with component and I know for a fact that an HDMI TV tuner isn't and will never be possible.
chucknorris687 2 years ago
@chucknorris687 my computer has an integrated graphics card that has an HDMI output built into the motherboard...
Exarian 1 year ago
@Exarian What I meant was a capture card with hdmi in. Apparently though they do make ones with component in. IDK though, I guess I should just get an easy cap for 10 bucks and use win7 pro. Watching the content I record with media center...
chucknorris687 1 year ago
More courteous than I am.. ;^)
rofthorax 2 years ago
TiVo Mod - tech nocr at
Vcr Mod - Instructables
CrewRite 2 years ago
aww man, the Kworld 115 card is 'deactivated' in NewEgg...
CriticalNin3R 2 years ago
can you still use the internet
bettrgoaliethanRoy33 3 years ago
yes, you can minimize it and use the desktop with no problems. or theres a browser you can pull up in the muth frontend itself
PrettyPwny 2 years ago
I know, but I personally like Windows Media Center Edition better than MythBuntu. When did I comment this anyway?? MythTV was created before Media center wasn't it??
incrediblebob 3 years ago
Check out "Boxee", it's a new media center package for Linux distro's, Ubuntu, etc, and it is fantastic, it is also classed as a "Web 2.0" media center as it sincs with your youtube account, etc.
ParaHelix 3 years ago
I second this. XBMC is pretty good as well. Both aren't quite as stable as mythbuntu, but will be soon.
thedevilisbad 3 years ago
boxee is awesome, for the 4 minutes that it doesnt crash. really a proper pos comared to myth tv
allenbina 2 years ago
If you like the Microsoft stuff stick with it. I, however have switched over to free, open source, Linux installations at home and no longer need or use Microsoft's overpriced and shoddy software. Been running Ubuntu for nearly a year without a hitch - no freezing, blue screening, errors, etc. Can you say that about Vista? Kudos to the Mythbuntu project!
cypress16 3 years ago
Yes I can say that about Vista!
However I would never use Windows MCE
thomtomthomtom 3 years ago
Windows MC isn't horrible, but you have to have a super good system to use it. Ubuntu enables people to use economy computers and run a media center/network just as good. I would never say Ubuntu "copied" someone else, that's a little juvenile. I would say they made a good idea more accessible and efficient. But hey if something works for you, then it works for you.
thedevilisbad 3 years ago
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Lol, Ubuntu copied microsoft. Ever heard of Windows Media Center?
incrediblebob 3 years ago
...Actually wasn't MythTV created first? ...and yeah I know MythTV isn't Ubuntu's. I think Microsoft picked up the "MythTV" idea.
incrediblebob 3 years ago
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bad copy of Windows Media Center
saladinohpc 3 years ago
Yeah! Grandma's boy! Good taste.
emceay 3 years ago 2
how loud does your pc run? i was looking into this case but ive found mixed reviews..
gamerguy2899 3 years ago
It is dead silent, if it wasn't for that blue light on the front you wouldn't know it's on. I fixed the blue light by placing back tape over the clear plastic inside the case. That and the Optical Audio Out on the front of the case are the only real complaints I have.
ampcguy 3 years ago
I downloaded and burned mythbuntu but have been reluctant to try it. Linuxmce gives me a pci-express graphics error and wont boot after install. I heared this is due to an incompatibility with geforce 8 series cards.. Does mythbuntu have this same problem?
brpadington 3 years ago
how did you save your dvd on your computer and play them back in mythbuntu
ubuntu0holic 3 years ago
if you get latest release 8.04 DVD ripping works very very well! :)
dartharturito 3 years ago
lens rendering problem is annoying but awesome informational piece. thanks :)
se7ene7es 3 years ago
Thanks, I know about the focus, manual next time, I'm going to try to redo this demo with Mythbuntu 8.04, soon after it is out. I'd like to also run through the install as well.
ampcguy 3 years ago
Can u make a simple guide too install? That would be fine!! Great video btw! :D
athavanm 3 years ago
A friend of mine built a USB IR Receiver and I just use a Harmony Remote control to control the system. It's a good idea to have a wireless keyboard connected to the system as well, to access some of the more advanced features from time to time. I use the system as a web server so I just let it run, I'm also using it as a web server right now so I haven't played with sleep functions.
ampcguy 3 years ago
i am doing a very similar thing atm,
i only have a 40gig drive, i hope that will be enough.
ruiner2501 4 years ago
Superb demo.
I am currently looking to set up Mythbuntu on an older P3 1ghz with 512mb ram and a 10gb drive. I am hoping there should not be too much difficulty with having it save all media to a net share on an NTFS drive.
Great job with the video though.
PatWhyte 4 years ago
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what the fuck.. why do you need 500 gigs of space?
what the fuck.. why do you need 500 gigs of space?
balthiusdorn 4 years ago
One hour of HD content recorded to a hard disk is 7GB. Once you put your Music library, pictures, videos, and record some TV shows 500GB isn't much space at all.
ampcguy 4 years ago
excellent, I shall install this on an old compy (some dual-CPU p3 with a few hundred megs of RAM) to check it out :) (not with that machine, but) maybe I've found my HTPC answer :)
thanks! :D you def. did not waste my time ^_^
downhillgames 4 years ago
It runs real fast on mine (2.1 GHz Celeron D, 768 MB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, AVerTV 007 GO FM Plus TV tuner). It uses the XFCE desktop environment (as opposed to GNOME and KDE) to save on hard disk space and memory usage. I might have to start up a MythBox business. :-D
darthchaosofrspw 4 years ago
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Why would you start a Free Open Source business ? You dork
yenomeerf 3 years ago
Do you run OpenOffice, Firefox, Media Player Classic, Limewire, or Frostwire?
If so, those are all Free Open Source software applications, now, please shut the fuck up so us Linux users can check out a sweet piece of software.
Claytonian15 3 years ago 2
Yenomeerf got pwnd. Heh.
liambiscuit 3 years ago
Fucking douchebags. Seriously, Open Source software is possibly the nicest thing ever invented. It's nice to have an alternative to Microsoft crap whenever possible.
Claytonian15 3 years ago 3
The rath of the open source comunity!
Smiting all that shall defile the alliance on youtube!
+10 danage on linux n00bs!
haha, i'm taking the piss out of everyone the whole arguments on youtube make me giggle
joshthegreat666 3 years ago
What?
You're taking the piss out of everyone? Like, extracting it from my bladder? You're fucking retarded. I'm 72% sure I just got trolled too.
Claytonian15 3 years ago
Why would I start a Free Open Source business? I dunno. I just had this wild crazy kooky tinfoil hat notion of offering people a low-cost alternative to closed-source crapware.
darthchaosofrspw 3 years ago 3
thanks for the demo
unr1 4 years ago
I've added the system specs to the Video Details. The PC was less than $500. It just depends on how much time you want to put into learning it. If you enjoy working with computers and don't mind doing some research, you shouldn't have too much trouble.
I knew nothing about MythTV. I had this box up and running, recording TV in about 2 1/2 hours. I would say it took another 10 hours of research and fiddling to have it set up exactly the way I wanted. (for now)
ampcguy 4 years ago
What kind of hardware do you have? I'm a linux noob and am wondering what it takes to get a setup just like this running.
stevenmyers71 4 years ago