Revision as of 14:37, 20 June 2021

Introduction

Mythbuntu can be used to aid with the installation of MythTV, configuration of the system, and maintenance of the system after Ubuntu or one of the compatible Ubuntu flavors is installed.

Mythbuntu consists of the following:

• MythTV updates repository
• Mythbuntu Control Panel
• Mythbuntu theme

MythTV Updates Repository

A personal package archive (PPA) exists for each MythTV version and contains Ubuntu packages that are ready to install without building the software from the source code. The current stable MythTV version PPA and developmental version PPA are updated when MythTV developers commit upstream updates to the source code. Using a MythTV Updates PPA is recomended because the software is updated with important fixes more often than the default Ubuntu repository.

A MythTV Updates PPA can be added using Mythbuntu Control Panel or by using the commands shown below in a terminal. Replace "31" as needed for the desired MythTV version. The current stable MythTV version is recommended.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mythbuntu/31
sudo apt-get update

The MythTV backend, frontend and plugins can be installed from the added PPA using Mythbuntu Control Panel or by using the commands shown below in a terminal.

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Mythbuntu Control Panel

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Mythbuntu Theme

The Mythbuntu theme is for users who prefer a dark theme.

History

Mythbuntu was previously a complete Ubuntu distribution and official Ubuntu flavor. When it was a separate distribution, Mythbuntu included an application named Mythbuntu Control Centre used to configure the system. MCC could also be installed on a regular Ubuntu installation to install MythTV and configure the system. After the separate Mythbuntu distribution was discontinued, the MythTV Updates repository was maintained with frequent updates and continues to be used by many people. One of the main reasons for creating a separate distribution was to have a minimal Ubuntu installation along with the MythTV and associated software. The need to have a separate distribution to accomplish this no longer exists since Ubuntu and Xubuntu now have a minimal install option when installing the operating system. Mythbuntu is now a community maintained project.