[mythtv] Interesting Comparison

Fri Mar 3 09:47:32 UTC 2006

No idea what the point of starting this thread was but at least reading
Chris Pinkham's reply did crack me up :)

Ash.

On 03/03/06, mythtv at zacglen.com.au <mythtv at zacglen.com.au> wrote:
>
> >> I have just completed my web-based equivalent of MythTV.
> >
> >I've just completed my soap-box derby equivalent of a Lamborghini.
> >
>
> I never claimed to be creating a Lamborghini.
> And I don't think MythTV developers have made such a claim either.
> They definitely haven't made one.
>
> >> The only things missing at this stage are all the extras (which
> >> I can hardly see myself using since I have a computer) like phone,
> >> browser, etc.
> >
> >The only things missing at this stage are all the extras (which I
> >can hardly see myself using since I ride the bus) like an engine,
> >comfortable seats, etc..
>
> They are not extras, you fool.
>
> >
> >> It is interesting to make a comparison.
> >> MythTV has about 112,792 lines of code.
> >> My implementation has about 1731 lines of Perl.
> >
> >It is interesting to make a comparison.
> >A Lamborghini has a few thousand bolts and weighs over a ton.
>
> Really? Mine doesn't.
>
> >My soap-box derby car has a few dozen nails and weighs in just under
> >120 pounds.
>
> Are you alluding to the current MythTV?
>
> >
> >> Additionally, my implementation has the following features:
> >>
> >
> >>      - the only interface is via browser (which I didn't have to write)
> >>      - there is no database, only plain text files
> >>      - there is no XML
> >>      - it is fast
> >>      - it is highly configurable with all configuration in plain files
> >>      - the recording format can be whatever anyone chooses
> >
> >Additionally my implemtation has the following features:
> >
> >    - It's cheap (cause I don't have any money)
>
> Must be because of your attitide.
>
> >    - It's easy to drive (cause I have no clue what that pole sticking
> >      out of the floor with the numbers and the letter 'R' in an H
> >      pattern is for).
>
> You should get an education!
>
> >    - It is fast (going down big hills that are straigth and don't have
> >      any bumps)
>
> Pity it doesn't go uphill like mine.
>
> >    - I get to wear a cool helmet while I drive.
> >    - It's a convertible (this is why I want the helmet)
> >    - Tires are cheaper since I have a few old lawnmowers rusting out
> >         in the back yard.
> So you aren't much good at keeping lawnmowers in working order?
>
> >    - The stearing wheel is also made from an old tire, so it doubles
> >      as a spare and a steering wheel.
> >    - It doesn't use any gas at all.
> >    - I don't have to worry about getting the doors dinged when I take
> >      it to the playground with me.
> >
> >> Some of the implementation details which have helped keep it simple
> are:
> >>
> >
> >>      - Hardware contention is only resolved at record time.
> >>        I use a simple lockfile containing pid and priority.
> >>        When a conflict occurs a lower priority job can preempt running
> job.
> >>        Or a higher priority job will lock out a lower priority job, but
> >>        it will still possibly run for a reduced duration.
> >>        At scheduling time there is absolutely no possibility of
> conflict.
> >>
> >
> >>      - Instead of XML the program guide information is in simple
> >>        column-delimited format, with first line being the column
> definitions.
> >>        Times are in UTC. That is all that is needed.
> >>
> >
> >>      - All configuration data is simple "name = value" expressions.
> >>        But to allow 1:n relationships I simply look for plural names.
> >>        So that "guides = fta-%Y%m%d other-%Y%m%d", for example,
> >>        generates a Perl array.
> >>        Wont work for foreign languages but I reckon it would have
> >>        been simpler for the whole world to convert to English rather
> >>        that have every programmer die in agony anyhow.
> >
> >Some of the implementation details which have helped keep it simple are:
> >
> >    - I got the wood from an old crate I found on the side of the road
> >      the other day.
>
> Oh, so then re-using existing software is a bad thing?
>
> >    - My side-business repairing lawnmowers has left me with a huge
> number
> >      of spare wheels so I never have to spend any money.
>
> You side-business isn't very successful. Else you wouldn't have so
> many broken ones lying around!
>
> >    - Use of nails instead of bolts helped save me time because I didn't
> >      have to turn any nuts with a wrench, I just hit the suckers with
> >      a hammer and they went right in.
>
> Nails are often provide vasty superior adhesion than screws.
> Ask any builder.
> BTW where do you think the "screw loose" saying came from?
>
> >    - I didn't have to spend any money an an alarm system because nobody
> >      in their right mind would steal my ride.
>
> Great analogy!
>
> >
> >> I intend to add a few more features, mainly with respect to the
> automated
> >> recording selection plus some alternate tv guide sources.
> >
> >I intend to add a few more features, mainly with respect to the overall
> >safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle.  I think that if I cut a big
> >enough hole in the floorboard, I can put my feet out through the hold
> >to both provide additional braking while trying to stop and useful
> >acceleration while going downhill.  I am going to add spinners to my
> >wheels made out of some old lawnmower blades trimmed down and sharpened
> >up.
> >
> >> KISS to all you MythTV developers.
> >
> >KISS to all you losers who fly by me on the interstate.
> >
>
> You wit is only exceeded by your irrelevance.
>
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