[mythtv-users] Apple TV info

[Paul Fine]

Adam Skinner wrote:
> Hi, 
>
> Im thinking of buying an apple tv mainly because its cheap and has HDMI.
>
> I know there are two ways of working with myth - either using the
> crippled OSX or a full linux install. Here are a few questions.
>
> Can you run lirc with a usb remote control on osx / native?
>
> How fast is boot time using linux? Is menu navigation sluggish at all? 
>
> Most important - Does audio (basic stereo , no special 5.1) work over
> the hdmi in linux?
>
> Thanks
>
> Adam
>
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I run Ubuntu on my AppleTV.  I think it takes about 3 minutes from cold 
start to the MythTV menu, although I haven't timed it.  I am using 
component video, so I can't answer the HDMI question.  I don't find the 
navigation sluggish at all.