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A computer '''operating system''' (OS) that will run MythTV includes many "flavors" of [[Linux]], [[Mac OS X]], and [[FreeBSD]]. MythTV was originally built on Linux, but has been extended to a couple other platforms, including Mac OS X (frontend only) and FreeBSD.
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A computer '''operating system''' (OS) that will run MythTV includes many "flavors" of [[Linux]], [[Mac OS X]], and [[FreeBSD]]. MythTV was originally built on Linux, but has been extended to other platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and FreeBSD.
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== Linux distributions ==
 
== Linux distributions ==
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There are a couple of guides:
 
There are a couple of guides:
*[[Installing_MythTV_on_Debian_Etch|Installation guide for MythTV on Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 ('etch')]]
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*[http://www.geocities.com/dlou99/mythtv.html Installation guide for MythTV 0.8 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 ('woody')]
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Currently MythTV is not in the main Debian repositories, current plan is to get 0.27-fixes accepted. Until this happens the best way is to follow the guide to building your own .deb packages.
*You can also check out [[Operating_system#Pluto|Pluto]] which is a preinstalled Debian Core distribution with MythTV included
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<!--*[http://www-isl.mach.uni-karlsruhe.de/~hi93/myth/mythtv_debian_epia_pvr350_walkthrough Another Debian Guide] the owner of this guide has removed it, with a note saying it is outdated.-->
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*[[Build_from_Source| Guide for building from Source]]
<!--*[http://www.wilson-stowe.com/mythtv/installationguide.html MythTV Installation Guide for Debian]-->
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*[[Installing_MythTV_on_Debian_Etch|Installation guide for MythTV on Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 ('etch')]] - Old and no longer recommended.
  
 
There are also several [http://mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Special:Search?search=debian&fulltext=Search Debian pages in this wiki].
 
There are also several [http://mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Special:Search?search=debian&fulltext=Search Debian pages in this wiki].
  
 
=== [[Image:Fedora.png]] Fedora ===
 
=== [[Image:Fedora.png]] Fedora ===
[http://fedora.redhat.com/ Fedora] is a very popular distro - especially well supported by the famous [http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/ Jarod's Guide].  Some work is also being done to write a single "kickstart" script based from Jarod's Guide.  You can find this script [http://forum.linuxisahobby.com/ here ( Down as of 2-24-2007 )]
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[http://fedoraproject.org/ Fedora] is a very popular distro.
  
You can also check out [[Operating_system#MythDora|MythDora]] (see below) which is a preinstalled Fedora Core distribution with MythTV included.
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* Follow the local wiki page:  [[Installing_MythTV_on_Fedora | Installing MythTV on Fedora]].  This page describes the process very well and is based on the  http://rpmfusion.org repository.
  
There is also the [http://www.pogmech.net/~ral/mythtv/mythtv-fc2-build.txt Fedora Core 2 Guide]
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http://atrpms.net has a broader range of related drivers etc, while http://rpmfusion.org has a broader range of other applications, so using a combination of them might in some cases be a good idea.
  
The local wiki page best describing the process is: [[Installing MythTV on Fedora Core]].  This page describes the process very well.
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[[:Category:Fedora]] - All internal pages on Fedora.
  
 
Other general support for PPC on Fedora can be found at [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/PlayStation PlayStation page].  [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/PlayStation/BDRemote A detailed remote page also exists].
 
Other general support for PPC on Fedora can be found at [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/PlayStation PlayStation page].  [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/PlayStation/BDRemote A detailed remote page also exists].
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Historical information is available at the, now defunct, "[http://www.mythdora.com/ MythDora]" distribution
  
 
===[[Image:Gentoo.png]] Gentoo===
 
===[[Image:Gentoo.png]] Gentoo===
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Gentoo MythTV setup guides:
 
Gentoo MythTV setup guides:
* [http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Setup_MythTV Gentoo-Wiki.com Guide (2.6 kernel)] - ''very'' complete
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* [http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/MythTV Gentoo-Wiki.com Guide (2.6 kernel)] - ''very'' complete
* [http://home.comcast.net/~alf_park/mythtv.html Gentoo Guide (2.6 kernel)] - out of date
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<!--* [http://home.comcast.net/~alf_park/mythtv.html Gentoo Guide (2.6 kernel)] - out of date Gone -->
* [http://www.punkrockworld.it/mythwiki/wiki.asp?db=MythWiki&o=InstallWithGentoo Install MythTV System (2.6 kernel)]
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Official Gentoo MythTV Guide:
 
Official Gentoo MythTV Guide:
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* [[Kanotix From Scratch]]
 
* [[Kanotix From Scratch]]
  
===[[Image:Knoppmyth.png]] KnoppMyth===
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=== [[Image:LinHES.png]] LinHES ===
[http://www.mysettopbox.tv/ KnoppMyth] is probably the easiest way to install MythTV. After all, that is what it was made to do. It is mainly oriented towards dedicated MythTV boxes (though of course it runs a complete GNU/Linux OS, so no worries about serving music or other files). Insert the CDROM disc into a "blank" PC and you will be running MythTV after a few minutes. It is Knoppix-based (a Debian derivative) and, as a special trick, MythFrontend will run from the CDROM disc without installing.
 
  
:''See also, the [[KnoppMyth]] article.''
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LinHES (Linux Home Entertainment System) is a Linux distribution that centers around MythTV.
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The project aims to make creating and maintaining a Home Theater PC as simple as possible.
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A blank system can be transformed to a fully functional HTPC in around 20 minutes.
  
External links:
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LinHES is the successor of the deprecated KnoppMyth distribution
*[http://www.mysettopbox.tv/ KnoppMyth] main site
 
*[http://www.mysettopbox.tv/doc.html Install Documentation]
 
*[http://mysettopbox.tv/phpBB2/ Official Forums]
 
*[http://www.knoppmythwiki.org/ KnoppMythWiki]
 
*[http://www.knoppmythwiki.org/?id=KnoppMythInstall KnoppMythWiki Install Guide]
 
  
 
=== [[Image:Mandrake.png]] Mandriva ===
 
=== [[Image:Mandrake.png]] Mandriva ===
 
[http://www.mandriva.com/ Mandriva] - One of the big distributions (formally known as Mandrake) with a large community of users. The distribution uses RPM packages similar to Red Hat and Fedora.  The MythTV RPMs for Mandriva are available from the [http://plf.zarb.org PLF] mirrors as Mandriva does not include them in the distribution. Several guides are available to aid the setup of MythTV:  
 
[http://www.mandriva.com/ Mandriva] - One of the big distributions (formally known as Mandrake) with a large community of users. The distribution uses RPM packages similar to Red Hat and Fedora.  The MythTV RPMs for Mandriva are available from the [http://plf.zarb.org PLF] mirrors as Mandriva does not include them in the distribution. Several guides are available to aid the setup of MythTV:  
* [http://www.mythtv.org/modules.php?name=MythInstall MythTV Instalation Guider] contains Mandriva specific information.
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* [http://www.mythtv.org/modules.php?name=MythInstall MythTV Instalation Guide] contains Mandriva specific information.
 
Other guides which describe the install process for older releases of the distribution are also available:
 
Other guides which describe the install process for older releases of the distribution are also available:
 
* [http://users.on.net/~emerson/mythtv/ Mandriva 2006 MythTV setup] VIA EPIA SP13000/DVB-T, includes creating an antoinstall CD.
 
* [http://users.on.net/~emerson/mythtv/ Mandriva 2006 MythTV setup] VIA EPIA SP13000/DVB-T, includes creating an antoinstall CD.
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=== MiniMyth ===
 
=== MiniMyth ===
[[Minimyth]] was originally developed to boot over a network and run [[MythFrontend]] on diskless Via EPIA mainboards that have either CLE266 or CN400 hardware MPEG2 decoders (e.g. Via EPIA M or Via EPIA SP mainboards). This is great for 'satellite' systems - like having one in the bedroom or kitchen...
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[[Minimyth]] was originally developed to boot over a network and run [[mythfrontend]] on diskless Via EPIA mainboards that have either CLE266 or CN400 hardware MPEG2 decoders (e.g. Via EPIA M or Via EPIA SP mainboards). This is great for 'satellite' systems - like having one in the bedroom or kitchen...
  
 
Minimyth[http://www.linpvr.org] has since evolved to support more hardware and different boot methods.
 
Minimyth[http://www.linpvr.org] has since evolved to support more hardware and different boot methods.
  
=== http://resources.mini-box.com/online/iMedia%20MythTV%20Linux/imedia-mythtv-linux.gif [[iMedia MythTV]] ===
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=== [[Image:imedia.gif]] [[iMedia MythTV]] ===
[http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.17/it.A/id.421/.f iMedia MythTV] is smallest out-of-the-box MythTV distribution for Via EPIA mainboards. It fits in 128Mb Compact Flashes (including 2 weeks of program info) and has ability to store recordings to external usb drives, harddrives, NFS mounts. Is designed to run without any configuration on VIA mainboards and Hauppauge PVR like cards. Support for other hardware can be provided thru custom packages. Includes optimised kernel for i686 and Eden CPU and XWindows drivers for MPEG/3D/DRI acceleration.
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[http://www.imedialinux.com/imedia_mythtv iMedia MythTV] is smallest out-of-the-box MythTV distribution for Via EPIA mainboards. It fits in 128Mb Compact Flashes (including 2 weeks of program info) and has ability to store recordings to external usb drives, harddrives, NFS mounts. Is designed to run without any configuration on VIA mainboards and Hauppauge PVR like cards. Support for other hardware can be provided thru custom packages. Includes optimised kernel for i686 and Eden CPU and XWindows drivers for MPEG/3D/DRI acceleration.
  
=== http://g-ding.tv/themes/pushbutton/Site_logo.png [http://www.g-ding.tv/ MythDora] ===
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=== [[Image:mythbuntu.png]] Mythbuntu ===
[http://www.g-ding.tv/ MythDora] is a Fedora Core and MythTV "All-In-One" CD/DVD. The install will load a preconfigured Fedora Core 6 installation on your computer as well as install and configure MythTV-0.20-1. There are extras included with MythDora such as MythArchive, MediaMVP and MythStreamTV for some extra fun.
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[http://www.mythbuntu.org Mythbuntu], Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu derivative focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV system. Currently, it is a recognized as a community supported project by Canonical. Mythbuntu can be used to install a stand alone [[mythfrontend]], [[mythbackend]], or combination machines. Unlike similar projects, Mythbuntu keeps close ties with Ubuntu and all development is given back to the Ubuntu Community. This allows easy conversions from a standard desktop to a Mythbuntu machine and vice versa. The development cycle of Mythbuntu closely follows that of Ubuntu, releasing every six months shortly after Ubuntu releases.
  
* [http://g-ding.tv/ Main Site]
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* [http://www.mythbuntu.org Main Site]
* [http://g-ding.tv/?q=forum Official Forums]
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* [http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=301 Official Forums]
* [http://www.mythdorawiki.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page MythDora Wiki]
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* [http://www.mythbuntu.org/documentation/mythbuntu_installation.pdf Installation Manual (PDF)]
  
 
=== [[Image:suselogo.png]] openSUSE ===
 
=== [[Image:suselogo.png]] openSUSE ===
 
[http://www.opensuse.org openSUSE], The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by [http://www.novell.com Novell]. With the launch of the openSUSE project, openSUSE is now developed in an open model—public development builds, releases, and sources will be posted frequently here and you will have access to our Bugzilla database for defect reporting.
 
[http://www.opensuse.org openSUSE], The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by [http://www.novell.com Novell]. With the launch of the openSUSE project, openSUSE is now developed in an open model—public development builds, releases, and sources will be posted frequently here and you will have access to our Bugzilla database for defect reporting.
  
* 10.2
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{{SUSE_head|mythTV wiki articles}}
** [[opensuse_10.2]] mythTV wiki page
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{{Wikipage|OpenSuSE 11.3|OpenSuSE 11.3}}
** [http://jarpack.net/mythtv JArpack]
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{{Wikipage|Opensuse 11.0 - 11.2|Opensuse 11.0 - 11.2}}
** [http://www.acaciaclose.co.uk MultiMedia and Digital TV - acaciaclose.co.uk]
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{{Wikipage|opensuse_10.3|openSUSE 10.3}}
* Package repositories:
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{{Wikipage|opensuse_10.2|openSUSE 10.2}}
** [http://packman.links2linux.org/search?scope=name&q=mythtv pacman mythtv packages]
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{{Wikipage|Upgrading_from_0.20.2_to_0.21_on_Suse_10.2_from_Packages_--_Rhulme|openSUSE 10.2 upgrade mythTV packages}}
** [http://www.version6.net/apt/ version6.net apt] - apt repository where development SVN builds are available
 
* Older versions
 
** [http://www.pchdtv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1938 SUSE 10.1 + pcHDTV 5500 HOWTO]
 
** [[Suse Howto]] wiki here. Yast and RPM. (covers 9.3 and 10.0)
 
  
=== http://plutohome.com/images/logo.gif [[Plutohome|Pluto]] ===
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{{SUSE_head|International}}
[http://plutohome.com/index.php Pluto] is the only all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecom and computing.
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{{Webpage|www.mythtv.nl/wiki/index.php/Opensuse_10.3|openSUSE 10.3 mythTV wiki page on mythtv.nl (Dutch)}}
You can control your whole house with a mobile phone, a touch-screen tablet or a web-interface. A Pluto system is like an appliance - not a computer. It is self-configuring, maintaining and updating. No technical skills are required to use or install Pluto.
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{{Webpage|mythwiki.de/index.php|openSUSE page on mythwiki.de (German)}}
Pluto is above all simple. The devices are all plug and play. Pluto is also an open platform, offering unlimited expansion potential, and requiring no special cabling.
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This is Pluto: a complete, comfortable and secure solution for your home.
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{{SUSE_head|Additional sources}}
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{{Webpage|benkevan.com/wiki/|Ben Kevenan's openSUSE 10.3/mythTV pages}}
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{{Webpage|www.acaciaclose.co.uk|MultiMedia and Digital TV with openSUSE - acaciaclose.co.uk}}
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{{Webpage|jarpack.net/mythtv|JArpack}}
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{{SUSE_head|Package repositories}}
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{{Download|packman.links2linux.org|pacman.links2linux.org}}
  
 
=== [[Image:Redhaticon.png]] Red Hat ===
 
=== [[Image:Redhaticon.png]] Red Hat ===
[http://www.redhat.com/ Red Hat] - Now oriented as more of a commercial distribution and philosophically superceded by Fedora, Red Hat nonetheless has its devotees and a [http://www.tylerbutler.com/projects/mythtv/ Red Hat 9 guide].
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[http://www.redhat.com/ Red Hat] - Now oriented as more of a commercial/stable distribution and philosophically superceded by Fedora for the bleeding edge, there is nonetheless a howto for RHEL or CentOS [[RHEL_Installation]]
  
 
=== [[Image:Slackware.jpg]] Slackware ===
 
=== [[Image:Slackware.jpg]] Slackware ===
[http://www.slackware.com/ Slackware] is one of the eldest linux distributions and still going strong. Historically often used for servers. Exceptionally strong performace from MythTV users who use this for both backend as well as frontend purposes.  
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[http://www.slackware.com/ Slackware] is one of the eldest linux distributions and still going strong. Historically often used for servers. Exceptionally strong performace from MythTV users who use this for both [[mythbackend]] as well as [[mythfrontend]] purposes.  
  
 
* 9.0
 
* 9.0
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* 11.0
 
* 11.0
 
** [http://www.mnspace.net/articles/mythtv.html MythTV Version 0.20 setup on Slackware 11.0 Guide]
 
** [http://www.mnspace.net/articles/mythtv.html MythTV Version 0.20 setup on Slackware 11.0 Guide]
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* 12.1
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** [http://www.mnspace.net/articles/mythtv-slack12.1.html MythTV version 0.21 setup on Slackware 12.1 Guide]
  
 
=== [[Image:suselogo.png]] SuSE ===
 
=== [[Image:suselogo.png]] SuSE ===
SuSE is now called [[Suse#openSUSE|openSUSE]].
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SuSE is now called [[Operating_system#openSUSE|openSUSE]].
  
 
Commercial (enterprise) versions are called SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED).
 
Commercial (enterprise) versions are called SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED).
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Take a look at our comprehensive list of [[Ubuntu Installation|Ubuntu guides]]. Don't miss out on the [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV official guides!].
 
Take a look at our comprehensive list of [[Ubuntu Installation|Ubuntu guides]]. Don't miss out on the [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV official guides!].
  
* [[Ubuntu Installation|Ubuntu 5.04 (Hoary Hedgehog) Source Installation]] - A step-by-step guide for setting up MythTV on Ubuntu 5.04 (Hoary Hedgehog)
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[[:Category:Ubuntu]] - All internal Ubuntu pages.
* [[Ubuntu Breezy Installation Guides|Ubuntu 5.10 (Breezy Badger) Source Installation]] - Installation guides for setting up MythTV on Ubuntu 5.10 (Breezy Badger)
 
* [http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=186747  Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) Source Installation] - Installation guides for setting up MythTV on Ubuntu 6.06 (Ubuntu Dapper)
 
* [http://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV_Dapper Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) Binary Installation] - The official guide for setting up MythTV in Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake)
 
* [http://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV_Edgy Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) Binary Installation] - The official guide for setting up MythTV in Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft)
 
* [http://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV_Feisty Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) Binary Installation] - The official guide for setting up MythTV in Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)
 
  
=== Xebian (for Xbox) ===
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Furthermore there is another Ubuntu distribution: [http://www.mythbuntu.org/ Mythbuntu].
[http://www.xbox-linux.org/ Xbox-linux] - With this distro you can run [[MythFrontend]] on your Xbox (i.e. you need another "proper" machine too). Most are for the Xebian distribution which is based on Debian.  Here are some guides:
 
* [[Xbox Frontend]] Guides
 
* [http://bit.blkbk.com/ MythTV Xbox source code]
 
* [http://www.ps.masny.dk/projects/linux/mythtv-0.4b-xbox-HOWTO.html Xbox Guide]
 
* [http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/MythTV_on_Xebian_HOWTO MythTV frontend HowTo]
 
* [http://www.mythtv-xbox.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=36 Complete Xebian V1.1.4 MythTV frontend HowTo]
 
  
=== Yellow Dog (for Playstation 3) ===
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It's an Ubuntu just for your Multimedia PC. After installing it, MythTV ist already installed and there are different possibilities to configure IR remote controls etc.
[http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/ Yellow Dog Linux] - This is the default Linux distribution for the [[:Category:PS3|Playstation 3]]. [http://ps3penguins.blogspot.com PS3Penguins] has setup a blog to track links related to MythTV on the PS3.
 
MythTV builds and the frontend runs on the [[:Category:PS3|PS3]], however, there is currently no accelerated video driver available so playback is not actually usable.
 
  
 
== Non-linux distributions ==
 
== Non-linux distributions ==
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===[[Image:FreeBSDLogo.png]] FreeBSD===
 
===[[Image:FreeBSDLogo.png]] FreeBSD===
 
FreeBSD isn't a Linux distro, but MythTV runs on it too. FreeBSD as with all "flavors" of BSD is Unix-based, and Linux is also Unix-based.
 
FreeBSD isn't a Linux distro, but MythTV runs on it too. FreeBSD as with all "flavors" of BSD is Unix-based, and Linux is also Unix-based.
* [http://wikitest.freebsd.org/MythTV MythTV page] at the [http://wikitest.freebsd.org/FrontPage FreeBSD wiki]
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* [http://wiki.freebsd.org/MythTV MythTV page] at the [http://wiki.freebsd.org/FrontPage FreeBSD wiki]
* [http://mythtv.son.org/tiki-index.php Stacey Son's FreeBSD port of MythTV]
 
  
 
===Mac OS X===
 
===Mac OS X===
Yes, [[Mac OS X]] is Unix-based (as is Linux), as I'm sure you already know from [http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/unix/ Apple's Mac OS X site], and MythTV runs there too!
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Yes, [[Mac OS X]] is Unix-based, as I'm sure you already know from [http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/unix/ Apple's Mac OS X site], and MythTV runs there too!
  
 
* [[:Category:MacOS]]
 
* [[:Category:MacOS]]
* [[Myth on Mac OS X]]
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* [[MythTV on Mac OS X]]
* [[Myth_on_Mac_x86]]
 
* [http://darwinports.opendarwin.org/ Open Darwin] is a distribution that runs on Mac hardware
 
* [http://www.users.bigpond.com/pear_computers/myth-osx-howto.html Mac OS X Frontend build instructions]
 
  
 
===Microsoft Windows===
 
===Microsoft Windows===
A MythTV frontend has been written using the Microsoft .NET Framework (at http://winmyth.sourceforge.net/). However, it's still pretty flaky.
 
  
Native MythTV code [http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/dev/89151?search_string=cygwin works in Cygwin to a limited degree]. Hopefully, it will eventually be possible to compile MyhTV easily in Windows under [[Cygwin]].
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The official [[mythfrontend]] will run natively on Windows. For now no binary version is distributed, so you need to build it yourself with MinGW/MSys. It builds easily using the [http://svn.mythtv.org/svn/trunk/packaging/Win32/build/MythInstaller.bat MythInstaller.bat] and [http://svn.mythtv.org/svn/trunk/packaging/Win32/build/win32-packager.pl win32-packager.pl] scripts.
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* [[MythTV on Windows]] for more info.
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[[Category:HOWTO]]
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[[Category:Distribution_Specific_Install_Guides]]

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A computer operating system (OS) that will run MythTV includes many "flavors" of Linux, Mac OS X, and FreeBSD. MythTV was originally built on Linux, but has been extended to other platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and FreeBSD.


MythTV logo square.png Join us making your favorite media center even better than it already is today.

Linux distributions

A linux distro (distribution) is a complete, installable operating system based around the Linux Kernel.

There are some that are especially good for dedicated MythTV boxes (the kind you'd have on a HiFi stand in the lounge), others are especially suited for use as workstation PCs -- though you can use them to run MythTV as well, if you're sufficiently motivated.

A.M.I.C.U.S.

A.M.I.C.U.S. - An automatic MythTV installer with a guide and menu script specifically designed for new users of GNU/Linux and/or MythTV.

  • Lightweight hardware requirements suitable for older/low end PCs.
  • Available as a script for Debian installs or as bootable CD ISO image
  • Seeking new users, testers, and developers Sourceforge Project Page
  • New major release version 0.04

alt DebianLogoDebian GNU/Linux

Debian GNU/Linux is a widespread distribution; it has a huge community and is probably the most "free" and socially driven distribution — an excellent choice and MythTV is well supported.

There are a couple of guides:

Currently MythTV is not in the main Debian repositories, current plan is to get 0.27-fixes accepted. Until this happens the best way is to follow the guide to building your own .deb packages.

There are also several Debian pages in this wiki.

Fedora.png Fedora

Fedora is a very popular distro.

http://atrpms.net has a broader range of related drivers etc, while http://rpmfusion.org has a broader range of other applications, so using a combination of them might in some cases be a good idea.

Category:Fedora - All internal pages on Fedora.

Other general support for PPC on Fedora can be found at PlayStation page. A detailed remote page also exists.

Historical information is available at the, now defunct, "MythDora" distribution

Gentoo.png Gentoo

Gentoo - If the command line scares you, Gentoo is not for you. On the other hand the installation is extremely well documented in the Gentoo Handbook. Gentoo is more customizable than other 'binary' distros and each install can be optimized for the specific processor you use.

Gentoo MythTV setup guides:

Official Gentoo MythTV Guide:

Kanotix.png Kanotix

Kanotix is one of the many Debian based Live CDs, which itself is based on the popular Knoppix Live CD, except Kanotix has the ability to be easily installed on to a harddrive, from which a fully working easy to maintain Debian system is had.

LinHES.png LinHES

LinHES (Linux Home Entertainment System) is a Linux distribution that centers around MythTV. The project aims to make creating and maintaining a Home Theater PC as simple as possible. A blank system can be transformed to a fully functional HTPC in around 20 minutes.

LinHES is the successor of the deprecated KnoppMyth distribution

Mandrake.png Mandriva

Mandriva - One of the big distributions (formally known as Mandrake) with a large community of users. The distribution uses RPM packages similar to Red Hat and Fedora. The MythTV RPMs for Mandriva are available from the PLF mirrors as Mandriva does not include them in the distribution. Several guides are available to aid the setup of MythTV:

Other guides which describe the install process for older releases of the distribution are also available:

MiniMyth

Minimyth was originally developed to boot over a network and run mythfrontend on diskless Via EPIA mainboards that have either CLE266 or CN400 hardware MPEG2 decoders (e.g. Via EPIA M or Via EPIA SP mainboards). This is great for 'satellite' systems - like having one in the bedroom or kitchen...

Minimyth[1] has since evolved to support more hardware and different boot methods.

Imedia.gif iMedia MythTV

iMedia MythTV is smallest out-of-the-box MythTV distribution for Via EPIA mainboards. It fits in 128Mb Compact Flashes (including 2 weeks of program info) and has ability to store recordings to external usb drives, harddrives, NFS mounts. Is designed to run without any configuration on VIA mainboards and Hauppauge PVR like cards. Support for other hardware can be provided thru custom packages. Includes optimised kernel for i686 and Eden CPU and XWindows drivers for MPEG/3D/DRI acceleration.

Mythbuntu.png Mythbuntu

Mythbuntu, Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu derivative focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV system. Currently, it is a recognized as a community supported project by Canonical. Mythbuntu can be used to install a stand alone mythfrontend, mythbackend, or combination machines. Unlike similar projects, Mythbuntu keeps close ties with Ubuntu and all development is given back to the Ubuntu Community. This allows easy conversions from a standard desktop to a Mythbuntu machine and vice versa. The development cycle of Mythbuntu closely follows that of Ubuntu, releasing every six months shortly after Ubuntu releases.

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openSUSE, The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by Novell. With the launch of the openSUSE project, openSUSE is now developed in an open model—public development builds, releases, and sources will be posted frequently here and you will have access to our Bugzilla database for defect reporting.

mythTV wiki articles

Wikipage.png - OpenSuSE 11.3 mythTV wiki page

Wikipage.png - Opensuse 11.0 - 11.2 mythTV wiki page

Wikipage.png - openSUSE 10.3 mythTV wiki page

Wikipage.png - openSUSE 10.2 mythTV wiki page

Wikipage.png - openSUSE 10.2 upgrade mythTV packages mythTV wiki page

International

Webpage.png - openSUSE 10.3 mythTV wiki page on mythtv.nl (Dutch)

Webpage.png - openSUSE page on mythwiki.de (German)

Additional sources

Webpage.png - Ben Kevenan's openSUSE 10.3/mythTV pages

Webpage.png - MultiMedia and Digital TV with openSUSE - acaciaclose.co.uk

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Package repositories

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Red Hat - Now oriented as more of a commercial/stable distribution and philosophically superceded by Fedora for the bleeding edge, there is nonetheless a howto for RHEL or CentOS RHEL_Installation

Slackware.jpg Slackware

Slackware is one of the eldest linux distributions and still going strong. Historically often used for servers. Exceptionally strong performace from MythTV users who use this for both mythbackend as well as mythfrontend purposes.

Suselogo.png SuSE

SuSE is now called openSUSE.

Commercial (enterprise) versions are called SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED).

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Ubuntu is a Debian based solution.

Take a look at our comprehensive list of Ubuntu guides. Don't miss out on the official guides!.

Category:Ubuntu - All internal Ubuntu pages.

Furthermore there is another Ubuntu distribution: Mythbuntu.

It's an Ubuntu just for your Multimedia PC. After installing it, MythTV ist already installed and there are different possibilities to configure IR remote controls etc.

Non-linux distributions

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FreeBSD isn't a Linux distro, but MythTV runs on it too. FreeBSD as with all "flavors" of BSD is Unix-based, and Linux is also Unix-based.

Mac OS X

Yes, Mac OS X is Unix-based, as I'm sure you already know from Apple's Mac OS X site, and MythTV runs there too!

Microsoft Windows

The official mythfrontend will run natively on Windows. For now no binary version is distributed, so you need to build it yourself with MinGW/MSys. It builds easily using the MythInstaller.bat and win32-packager.pl scripts.