[mythtv-users] Out of the box

[Jack Trout]

> > Do you think that linux newbies who want to use myth should follow
> > Jarods guide to the word?  I was told mandrake was the best flavour
> > for newbs but Jarods guide is based on FC2.
> >
> > Do I just make the switch to FC2?


Well I have started on redhat, then moved to debian for the ease of
administration but I decided to take the plunge and follow Jarods
instructions to the letter, downloading the FC2 DVD and installing per
his instructions and by the end I had a 90% working MythTV station, I
didnt have all the standard hardware and I dont code very well so
getting LIRC working well at first, but I could watch tv and schedule
recordings,

from start to finish it took about 3 hours with download time and
reboots etc it was the easiest I have had installing MythTV


And just for reference
Antec 1040B (primarily a backend computer)
Soltek 75drv-4 (via chip set)
AMD Athlon XP 2200+
1stick of PC2100 DDR 256MB
Hitachi Deskstar 60GB ATA100 drive
Pionneer A04 DVD-rw
Onboard sound (AC97)
GainWard GF4 Mx440 (monitor out)
Hauppage WinTV Go FM (401) w/ IR and Black Remote
3com 2c599b Gigabit ethernet