[mythtv-users] PVR Project for beginner
Cecil Watson
cwatson at linkline.com
Wed Sep 10 11:35:35 EDT 2003
Hello,
Jared Farnum wrote:
>I am wanting to build a PVR computer but do not have any linux experience, I do however have a brother who has done software development projects for linux :-), I rather keep my questions to him at a minimum. The area I am wanting to put this pc is very small, so the computer needs a small case.
>
>I am thinking of getting
>AMD AthlonŽ XP 2400+ Thoroughbred Bare CPU W/Shuttle SK41G BareBone
>http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3651815
>
>
You may want to check the archieves first, but I think folks have had
great success with the SK(N)41G.
>and I already have a Matrox G200 TV card and am hoping to use that.
>
I think this is the only problem you may have, from what I recall
getting TV out working on the Gx00 is difficult.
>
>My question is how easy is how easy or how much of a challenge is this system going to be for a beginner? Is the above configuration a good one? What else should I know before taking on this project?
>
Depending on the hardware and disto you choose it is a breeze! Do some
research, choose the right hardware and you won't have any issue. As
far as distos...I'm partial to KnoppMyth! ;-)
>
>Thanks
>Jared
>
>
Cecil
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