[mythtv-users] I'm thinking of switching to windows :(

[Mike Wafkowski]

My last comment on the Win and Linux PVR issue. In my experience Windows MCE
is a serious non-starter for so many reasons that it doesn't even deserve to
be talked about. I was only referring to Windows in the context of gbpvr.

Eucumenically Yours,
Littlalex

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Justin Hornsby" <justin.hornsby2 at ntlworld.com>
To: "Discussion about mythtv" <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] I'm thinking of switching to windows :(


> I happen to agree with the whole linux vs windows argument being a
> non-starter.  Yes, Windows is an OS you can install in less than an hour
> to have a working system, but then there are a lot of Linux distros
> which allow you to do that aswell.  Don't forget that the Windows
> install process is rarely ever over when you eject the CD.. all those
> security updates that need reboots, followed by more updates &
> reboots... you can easily kiss goodbye to the best part of a day doing a
> fresh windows install & update-fest.
>
> Then there's the thorny issue of getting tuner card hardware to work
> properly.  You only have to take a quick look at a forum like
> www.tv-cards.com/messageboard to determine what a nightmare capturing
> video on any PC platform _can_ be.
>
> I almost gave up on Linux a year ago when I first tried getting mythtv
> working.  That was after giving up on trying to get my new tuner working
> in Windows.  I stuck at it and after about a week's worth of late nights
> I got the kernel modules working properly.  Getting mythtv installed &
> running after that was a breeze - and it's been going ever since.
>
> What I would've done if I hadn't got Linux to work doesn't even bear
> thinking about - the only other option for me would be a standalone PVR
> (eeeeeew!).
>
> Anyway.. I say stick at it.  Yes, hardware can be a total pain in the
> ass to get working in Linux, but when you do, it generally stays like
> that.  Those tales of folks needing to reboot XP MCE every day haven't
> come out of nowhere, I suspect.
>
> And contrary to popular belief outside the Linux fraternity, Linux isn't
> an OS that needs constant cuddling & massaging to keep working.  Or at
> least not if you leave it alone (i.e. don't upgrade everything just
> because there's an update available without making backups).
>
> So.. do some digging & find out why your hardware isn't behaving itself
> - or else stop whining & become yet another miserable Windows user ;-)
>
> Just my opinion of course, for what it's worth.
>
> Justin.
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