[mythtv-users] Asus s-presso/MSI mega 180 compatability

[Ger Apeldoorn]

Hi,

I'm shopping for a barebone pc, especially for Mythtv. I'd like one with 
a tuner and cdplayer that can operate while the OS is not running. 
Furthermore, only a nice colorful display makes my wife happy with such 
a thing. :)

My eye has fallen on the S-Presso by Asus or the MSI Mega 180 (dlx). 
Some questions arise: Does anyone have any experience with these? Are 
all hardware components compatible with Linux? (Preferably Mandrake)

Both manufacturers state that their products are compatible with Windows 
only, but I think this is because of the "media center" software that 
comes with the hardware.

I would be grateful if anyone that has got any experience with these 
barebones or with something similar would share their experiences.

Thanks in advance!

Ger Apeldoorn
Netherlands.

PS: Links to info of both machines:
MSI: 
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_detail.php?UID=546

Asus:
http://www.asus.nl/products/desktop/s-presso/overview.htm