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RE: How to build a Media PC

Tippon — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:02:24 GMT

Haven't got the link ATM, I'm in work. As far as I can remember though, I just downloaded the 2 CD's from the main site and then I installed it on top of Kubuntu 7.10.

I haven't played with it to see if it works yet, as it took ages and is on a second PC. The basic frontend seems to be working though.

RE: How to build a Media PC

nightlight — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:09:22 GMT

What's the secret Tippy to getting Linux MCE working and where did you find it.:angry:

RE: How to build a Media PC

Phitore — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:00:42 GMT

How did you find Linux MCE? v. 7.04 or 7.10? What TV card?

I've tried both and not managed to get either working fully, in fact, only XP MCE and Vista have worked for me, i'm desperate to get a Linux based Media system working fully.

RE: How to build a Media PC

Tippon — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:04:16 GMT

Why didn't you swines post this a few days ago?!?

I've just built a media PC using LinuxMCE, and would have been happy to take screenshots etc. :hehe:

I'm not starting again though, it took aaaaages! :P

RE: How to build a Media PC

Phitore — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:54:27 GMT

A Media Center Build was done in Issue 992, Feb 21-27 with Vista installed, in Issue 994 March 6-12 it was turned into a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Using GBPVR.

I Give GBPVR a go and for the life of me couldn't get it to recognise my TV card.

As Media centers are becoming so popular, i don't see the problem having another look and maybe a more indepth look and setting one up with Mediaportal, Mythtv etc. Pitfalls and maybe reader's experiences with compatibility issues.

RE: How to build a Media PC

FreakShow! — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:35:38 GMT

They did a quick one and said they'd do a more in depth one, but I haven't seen the second one!

*Caresses pitchfork* ;)

How to build a Media PC

chappers — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:24:38 GMT

if this has been metioned before or printed before [re-run it :D] me sorry.

As lots of ppl are or have built/ing a media pc, is there any chance of a article on the best cost effective way in components/OS/software ect and solutions to know issues to do with these?

just a suggestion :)