[mythtv-users] Linux Mythtv Questions

[Keith Kris]

I would suggest you not use mythtv, It's not really designed to be easy to
compile/install.  Freevo may be a safer bet (though it can't do live tv.)
If you really want Myth, try one of the binary distributions, or even the
knoppmyth bootable cd.

On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 Spillins at aol.com wrote:

> Hello, I'm new to linux, but am excited about getting mythtv up and running.
>  I ran into a roadblock I think.   I have install redhat 9.0 on a P3 733mhz
> and was about to get started on the mythtv installation.   I have also
> downloaded all the other applications that were listed on the installation guides from
> the sites that were mentioned to download from.   This is where I am at the
> moment, how do compile in linux, (remember new to linux here, so please be
> kind). I have searched the web and come up empty on how to do this.   Also once I
> do learn to compile, what do I compile, meaning which file, is there a way to
> tell the difference?   It would be great if someone could direct me to a site
> that they might have come across that explains it all.   Like I said, I'm new
> to linux and have printed out the 89 page mythtv installation guide, but it
> seems that was written for someone with alittle bit of knowledge about linux,
> would be nice if I could find something that is broken down even more so.
> Anyways looking forward to the challenge of getting this worked (kinked out) and
> any suggestions or guideness would be greatly appriciated.
>
> Dave
>