Mythbuntu 7.10 Demo

This is a short demo of MythTV home theater PC software on Mythbuntu 7.10 64bit version.
The PC is:
Asus P1 AH2 kit (case, motherboard, power supply), 2GB DDR2 RAM, Athlon 64 4200+ X2, DVD-RW, Kworld 115 Tuner, and a 500GB HD.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• MythTV
• Ubuntu
• HDTV
• HTPC
• Linux
• Mythbuntu
• Theater
• demo

[chucknorris687]

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!!!!!!

[ampcguy]

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.

[gamerguy2899]

how loud does your pc run? i was looking into this case but ive found mixed reviews..

[ampcguy]

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.

[se7ene7es]

lens rendering problem is annoying but awesome informational piece. thanks :)

[ampcguy]

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.

[darthchaosofrspw]

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.

[Claytonian15]

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.

[chucknorris687]

@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...

[Exarian]

@chucknorris687 my computer has an integrated graphics card that has an HDMI output built into the motherboard...

[Exarian]

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.)

[RadioHyperactive]

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?

[chucknorris687]

@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.

[rofthorax]

More courteous than I am.. ;^)

[CrewRite]

TiVo Mod - tech nocr at

Vcr Mod - Instructables

[CriticalNin3R]

aww man, the Kworld 115 card is 'deactivated' in NewEgg...