[mythtv-users] x-box as a frontend? wireless bridge
Dave Cramer
davec at fastcrypt.com
Sat Dec 13 17:00:19 EST 2003
Jeff,
I'm not sure but the 614 doesn't support bridge mode
Dave
On Sat, 2003-12-13 at 01:04, Jeff Mottishaw wrote:
> Another option for this.. Is that buy.com has d-link 802.11b routers on
> sale for $27 USD.. That's cheaper than a pci card.. ($31) also free
> shipping. Setup the router as a wireless bridge..
>
> My other question is 22Mb fast enough for the frontend? I have heard of
> people using wifi for their frontends but no one says what speed...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Dave Cramer
> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 8:11 AM
> To: Discussion about mythtv
> Subject: Re: *****SPAM***** RE: [mythtv-users] x-box as a frontend?
>
>
> Anyone gotten the usb-wifi drivers to work on the xbox?
>
> I tried once and blew up the kernel, it required a kernel rebuild
>
> Dave
> On Fri, 2003-12-12 at 10:45, Tim - DZ wrote:
> > Xbox-scene.com
> >
> > -t
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> > [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Nick Breau
> > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 9:36 AM
> > To: matt at oddprocess.org; Discussion about mythtv
> > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] x-box as a frontend?
> >
> > where can I get info on the mechinstall hack ?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Matthew Daubenspeck" <matt at oddprocess.org>
> > To: <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
> > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 11:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] x-box as a frontend?
> >
> >
> > > On Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 10:37:54PM -0500, Brian wrote:
> > > > Does an x-box really make as good a front-end as everyone says?
> > > > From what I've read, people seem very happy with them. I'm
> > > > considering getting one, in large part for running mythtv.
> > >
> > > Yes, it works great for me, and I use 2 Xbox's as front ends...
> > >
> > > > Does the xbox work well for other parts of the myth suite,
> > > > myth-game for example? Is 64M enough?
> > >
> > > I also use it for MythMusic and MythDVD. Both work well, except
> > > MythMusic is slow to change songs when you have a huge playlist
> > > loaded and use the random mode. I haven't tried MythGame.
> > >
> > > > Are newer x-boxes quiet? Is the harddrive spinning when idle, or
> > > > watching live or recorded TV from a backend machine, or at other
> > > > unexpected times?
> > >
> > > I can hear just a slight hum from the fan on my xboxes, and every
> > > once and a while if I am listening closely, I can hear the hard
> > > drive click when it is accessing something. It's still almost
> > > silent...
> > >
> > > > Can the xbox DVD remote be used with myth? Or,are there better
> ways to
> > go?
> > >
> > > Good question :)
> > >
> > > > What in addition to the xbox (and possible modchip) is needed to
> > > > get myth running?
> > >
> > > As long as you do not use a brand spanking new xbox (September might
>
> > > be the cutoff date), you can use the MechInstall software hack.
> > >
> > > > If you have a x-box frontend, would you recommend it to others?
> > > > Any complaints about the setup?
> > >
> > > I use it daily and love it. Enough said :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > :wq!
> > >
> > > Matthew Daubenspeck
> > > http://www.oddprocess.org
> > >
> >
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