Xbox frontend (was Re: [mythtv-users] Frontend)

[David George]

On 9/22/2004 6:00 AM, Verteiler wrote:

> Hi,
> So now that I have my backend nearly finished, I need a new task. As I 
> need a frontend to sit next to my TV, I thought of using my Epia M 
> with its 600MHz Cleo CPU, but Linux does have a few issues with Via. 
> So I thought of using a XBox - to that I have a few questions:
>
> - Which modchip should I use?

I just installed the SmartXX ver2.  I haven't finished setting 
everything up, but I have booted Linux on it.

> - Are there any problems, why this setup shouldn't be the ideal one?

If you want to play Xbox games and use the same box as a Myth frontend 
you would probably be better off with a modchip.  It has switchable 
flash banks and the SmartXX has a stealth mode that will allow Xbox Live 
(not that I really care about that though).

So far everything has been painless.  Here are some links for you to 
checkout:

http://www.xbox-linux.org/
http://www.xbox-scene.com/modchips.php
http://bit.blkbk.com/

--
David