[mythtv] XBox - MythTV

[Micah Morton]

I think instead of utilizing a piece of microsoft technology for this
purpose. I would rather create from scratch a unit that will be just as
quit, do more for less. I believe it can be done.

--Micah Morton
--Linux Network Test Engineer
--Intel Corp

>
> I have an Xbox and I cannot hear it at all, even during quiet moments. I
> have to move my ear really close the box to be able to hear it.
> And I consider myself to be very sensitive to noise.  I have been joking
> with my wife about moving the new refrigerator to the garage because of
> its noise. :)
>
> The xbox-linux page says that the gamepad controller is supported under
> Linux.  I do have an IR remote for the Xbox that is supported under
> Linux also.  I haven't tried Xbox Linux myself yet, so I dont know for
> sure. Most of this information is from Xbox-linux FAQ.
>
> -Cheema
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 05, 2003 at 12:24:44PM -0800, usenet at wingert.org wrote:
>> >From my research (and not first hand experience), the XBox is loud.
>> However, Fan noise can be dealt with, especially with an AIW RF
>> remote. Just put it behind the TV.
>>
>> My main concern is power consumption.  PCs are fairly expensive to run
>> for me with 5 TVs to support.  Especially if they run 24/7.  Linux has
>> gotten better in APM, but its still not great.  This is the one
>> blessing of the TiVo, it consumes about 1/3 of the power of my PC, but
>> then again, look at the processor (its a tradeoff).
>>
>> I have also read the XBox DVD remote is supported under Linux.  Not
>> sure about the controllers themselves though.
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > I agree with (and chuckled at) Michael's opinions on the aesthetics
>> and size of XBoxes (Xboxen?  I hope someone shoots me if I ever say
>> that aloud...), but they've got style in spades, compared to your
>> basic beige (or even black) midtower.
>> >
>> > I've been considering a mythfrontend box for my main TV, but the
>> things I've been most concerned about were noise and aesthetics.
>> Since the XBox conversation started, I've been thinking the
>> aesthetics of the XBox would be adequate, but I was worried about
>> noise.  I know the fan on my Gamecube can make noticeable noise
>> (during quiet moments -- I've noticed it in Resident Evil), and was
>> wondering if the XBox does the same.  Mubashir, any comparisons to
>> standard noise levels?  For example, if you're playing a DVD, is it
>> audible during quiet scenes?
>> >
>> > Also, does anyone know if XBox Linux supports controller input, and
>> if the XBox has a wireless controller (RF, akin to Nintendo's
>> Wavebird, which rules my living room), or a DVD-type remote?
>> >
>> > -Jeff
>> >
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