[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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