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There are two different ways to install Mythtv. | There are two different ways to install Mythtv. | ||
| − | + | # From an automated live cd install using [http://mysettopbox.tv/knoppmyth.html knoppmyth], [http://linpvr.org/ minimyth] or [http://www.g-ding.tv/ MythDora]. | |
| − | + | # The D.I.Y. way using a guide, [http://www.mythtv.org/modules.php?name=MythInstall official install guide] or use a HOWTO for different [[operating system]]s. | |
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If you are having trouble, try: | If you are having trouble, try: | ||
| + | * Checking the [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page to see if your issue is there. | ||
* Searching the [http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/ Gossamer-Threads mailing list archives]. Gives access to the development, CVS commit and users mailing lists with a forum-like layout. | * Searching the [http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/ Gossamer-Threads mailing list archives]. Gives access to the development, CVS commit and users mailing lists with a forum-like layout. | ||
| − | * Subscribing to the [ | + | * Subscribing to the [[Mailing List]]. Make sure you read [[Mailing List etiquette]] before posting. |
| − | * | + | * Looking at [[MythTv Errata]] on this Wiki, which contains a short list of known MythTV bugs and workarounds. |
When you've found a solution that worked it would be nice if you added it somewhere on this site to contribute back to the community. Even just linking to the mailinglist archives with a little description would help; search engines will index it and will bring up the correct results earlier in their listings. | When you've found a solution that worked it would be nice if you added it somewhere on this site to contribute back to the community. Even just linking to the mailinglist archives with a little description would help; search engines will index it and will bring up the correct results earlier in their listings. | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 10 April 2006
Firstly, make sure your hardware is supported by Myth. Here's a list of mythtv compatible TV cards.
There are two different ways to install Mythtv.
- From an automated live cd install using knoppmyth, minimyth or MythDora.
- The D.I.Y. way using a guide, official install guide or use a HOWTO for different operating systems.
If you are having trouble, try:
- Checking the Frequently Asked Questions page to see if your issue is there.
- Searching the Gossamer-Threads mailing list archives. Gives access to the development, CVS commit and users mailing lists with a forum-like layout.
- Subscribing to the Mailing List. Make sure you read Mailing List etiquette before posting.
- Looking at MythTv Errata on this Wiki, which contains a short list of known MythTV bugs and workarounds.
When you've found a solution that worked it would be nice if you added it somewhere on this site to contribute back to the community. Even just linking to the mailinglist archives with a little description would help; search engines will index it and will bring up the correct results earlier in their listings.
