[mythtv-users] Can myth TV do what I want?

[James Oltman]

>
> I want a system that can do the following:
> >
> > Sit in the lounge - but importantly it will have no CD or DVD drive.
> > Map a network drive containing MP3's
> > Map a network drive containing ripped DVD (not actually ripped any yet)
>
>

This is something Myth can do for you.

Yes, very easily, you can just mount the drives using cifs and then point
> MythVideo and MythMusic at thos mounted directories. A little tweaking and
> away you go.
>
> Allow me to browse and playback MP3's and DVD's in a sensible way with
> > folder based browsing and "cover art".
>
>

This part isn't as easy.  I am mainly talking about the music.  I am not a
big fan of MythMusic.  It's hard to navigate and not very intuitive.
Creating playlists is difficult.  I would much prefer MythMusic and MythWeb
to be integrated better.  I understand there is work in progress to
accomplish this.  I would really like to see an iTunes like interface.  I
think it would be great.  I am using MythVideo to playback DVDs that I have
ripped onto my Windoze box and it works GREAT.  I have had problems lately
with NFS borking on me.  It just stalls and I have to stop and re-start the
service.  But it works well!  I love Myth.  It's a great project and I can't
wait to see all the improvements in the future.

Jim
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