[mythtv-users] Small Disto for FrontEnd

[Jarod Wilson]

On Friday 25 March 2005 03:34, Dave Ansell wrote:
>      I have a fanless PC for my myth frontend and I want to avoid using a
> diskdrive.
>
>       So far I have messed about with diskless (PXE) boot, but I find it a
> bit complicated and I am suspecting it might be contributing to reliability
> problems with my backend.

Never had any problems with a diskless EPIA myself. I've since dropped a 
laptop HD in the machine though.

>      As an alternative, I am considering if I can install the frontend on a
> CompactFlash card.
>
>     What would be the most suitable linux distro to install myht frontend
> in say a 256Mb or 512Mb CF card?  Would it run under something like DSL
> (Damn Small Linux)?

Have you looked into MiniMyth?

http://linpvr.org/

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