[mythtv-users] Asus s-presso/MSI mega 180 compatability

[James Armstrong]

On Jan 22, 2005, at 12:56 PM, Ger Apeldoorn wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm shopping for a barebone pc, especially for Mythtv. I'd like one 
> with a tuner and cdplayer that can operate while the OS is not 
> running. Furthermore, only a nice colorful display makes my wife happy 
> with such a thing. :)
>
> My eye has fallen on the S-Presso by Asus or the MSI Mega 180 (dlx). 
> Some questions arise: Does anyone have any experience with these? Are 
> all hardware components compatible with Linux? (Preferably Mandrake)
>
> Both manufacturers state that their products are compatible with 
> Windows only, but I think this is because of the "media center" 
> software that comes with the hardware.
>
> I would be grateful if anyone that has got any experience with these 
> barebones or with something similar would share their experiences.
>
I am using the Mega 180 with no problems except I could not get the 
onboard SPDIF output to work. This was some time ago and it may work 
now. It uses the intel chipset. I installed a sblive and nvidia 5200. 
Works great. There are drivers available for the wireless mini pci 
card.

- James