[mythtv-users] MythTV CVS / FC4
Brian C. Huffman
huffman at graze.net
Thu Sep 1 18:15:49 UTC 2005
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
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