[mythtv-users] HDTV success

[Nathan Harris]

Sound great Mark!  I am also interested in using the Dell E521.  How is 
the fan noise?

-------- Original Message  --------
From: "Mark Chang" <mark.chang at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion about mythtv" <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
Subject: [mythtv-users] HDTV success
Date: 11/17/2006 12:09 AM
> Just wanted to report out since this list has helped me so much.
>
> Short story:
> Myth + HDTV + Remote + LCD == Happiness.
>
> Long story:
> System: Dell E521, Athlon64 3200+, 512MB, 80G
> Tuner: HDHomeRun
> Video: XFX 6200TC w/128MB
> OS: Ubuntu Edgy
>
> * Installed Ubuntu Server AMD 64 w/LCD monitor
> * installed binary nvidia xorg drivers
> * installed mythtv as per the Ubuntu wiki
> * brought up the HDHomeRun as per their forum posts (after a firmware update)
> * no xvmc, simple deinterlacing with kernel (not bob)
> * put in the xmltvids into all channels I get OTA
> * hooked up DVI to Sharp Aquos TV
> * simply used a 1280x768 setting and turned on dot/dot and voila,
> we're running great
> * hdhomerun's IR receiver over UDP to myth with a Tivo series 2 remote
> works great
>
> recorded some programs tonight and watched a dvd.
>
> so awesome. i am in awe.
>
>