[mythtv-users] Inexpensive Front-end

Robert Johnston anaerin at gmail.com
Mon Apr 10 20:20:42 UTC 2006


On 4/10/06, Jordack <jordack at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Inexpensive Front-end
>
> So im looking for an inexpensive front-end.  So far
> the best i can come up with is to purchase a Xbox  is
> this still the best option? or anyone got another?
>
> I was wondering if it be possible to run Linux on a
> newer slim PS2 since those are cheaper then the xbox.
> but can't find a good write up on getting it to work.

The slim PS2's can't run Linux (No hard-drive).

And try looking on ebay, or your local pawn shop, for an XBox. Now
that the 360's out, they are going very cheaply if you know where to
look.

> Anyone have any other ideas?  I'm looking for
> something inexpensive and not to bulky

I'm using an XBox frontend here, and it works just dandy.
--
Robert "Anaerin" Johnston


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