[mythtv-users] x-box as a frontend?

[Brian]

Hi,

warning, a lot of newbie questions follow...

Does an x-box really make as good a front-end as everyone says?  From 
what I've read, people seem very happy with them. 
I'm considering getting one, in large part for running mythtv.

Does the xbox work well for other parts of the myth suite, myth-game for 
example?  Is 64M enough?

Are newer x-boxes quiet?  Is the harddrive spinning when idle, or 
watching live or recorded TV from a backend machine, or at other 
unexpected times?

Can the xbox DVD remote be used with myth?   Or,are there better ways to go?

What in addition to the xbox (and possible modchip) is needed to get 
myth running?
Just the x-box, usb keyboard, and possibly a modchip?

Is anyone out there having success with gentoo on their xbox?

If you have a x-box frontend, would you recommend it to others?  Any 
complaints about the setup?

thank you,
-Brian