[mythtv-users] MythTV CVS / FC4

[Brian C. Huffman]

Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org> wrote: 
> Brian C. Huffman wrote:
> >Hmmm...I didn't know that 720p was a common resolution?  Is this for an LCD
or
> >Plasma?  Is there a theme that would work better for me?  I know that the
Blue
> >theme did *not* look good as the buttons which are supposed to be round were
> >not.
> >  
> >
> It's an ATSC format for high-definition TV (see 
> http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ISSUES/what_is_ATSC.html ).  It uses the 16:9 
> (widescreen) aspect ratio--thus the name for this widescreen theme:  
> "Minimalist Wide".
> 

I should have been a little more clear in my initial question.  I was aware of
the fact that the minimalist-wide screen was for HD.  I do in fact have an HD
Tv.  However, I'm 99% sure mine only supports 480p and 1080i (hence my 2nd
response).    Based on other responses, I'm going to check the DPI as soon as I
get home.

> >
> What JDS is saying is that there's no reason to use a "Desktop 
> Environment" (i.e. KDE /or/ GNOME - see 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_environment ) for a machine that's 
> not a desktop.  Instead, you should use a lightweight "Window Manager" 
> (such as RatPoison, FluxBox, TWM, etc. - see 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_window_manager).  Note, also,  that even 
> desktop environments require window managers.  GNOME typically uses 
> Metacity (used to use Sawfish/Sawmill) and KDE uses one (but I have no 
> idea which one).

[snip]

Understood.  Like I said, I ran without a desktop "environment" (GNOME / KDE) a
while back and had focus issues.  I think I even briefly tried TWM, although I
can't be sure.  Since I'm having strange DVD / CD issues which could be caused
by the desktop environment trying to be "too" smart and grabbing the device, I
think it's time to go back and explore something like TWM, ratpoison, or other.

Thanks,
Brian