[mythtv-users] Easiest installation?

Cecil Watson cwatson at linkline.com
Tue Dec 6 14:41:49 EST 2005


Marcus wrote:
> I'm new to MythTV. If I use KnoppMyth do I only need a free partition? Can I specify which partition to install to?
> Reading the docs it seemed like it would automatically install to hda1.
> 
Yes, it will do an auto install _if_ you select auto install.  You can
do a manual install and install to any partition you want.

> I want myth to co-exist on my regular desktop PC.
Define co-exist.  This can mean numerous things.
> I'm using Debian and the MythTV packages are currently not maintained. I don't know how to tweak the source or makefiles to compile, so is KnoppMyth my best options?
> 
There is no need to tweak any source or makefiles to compile MythTV.
Robert has done an excellent job with the MythTV docs, highly suggest
you read it.
> Thanks,
> 
> Marcus
> 
Regards,

Cecil


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