[mythtv-users] Ok Backend seems worked out, in my head -- just a couple more frontend questions

David Frascone dave at frascone.com
Thu Apr 12 17:25:15 UTC 2007


Anyone?

David Frascone wrote:
> I'm budgeting out my frontend, and have some (probably very simple 
> questions)
>
> I'm hoping to replace my DVD Burner, DVD Player & Media Player, and, 
> obviously, PVR with a MythTV Frontend.  (File server will be the backend)
>
> I've seen the discussion on video cards.  'neuf said there.
> And, I'll search the site later for cases, mobos, etc.
>
> My question is more on usability:
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>     Will MythTV (the onscreen GUI) handle DVD Playing, Burning (burning 
> could be backend -- so not as important), VCD burning, Audio / Video 
> streaming (with windows codecs too?)?
>
> And, most importantly:  Can I network boot it?  If so, what amount of 
> RAM would you recommend?
>
> If not a network boot, perhaps a liveCD boot (although I'd like to only 
> have one drive)
>
> Hmm . . well -- with two drives, can MythTV make on the spot DVD copies?
>
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> I think that's about it.
>
> -Dave
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David Frascone

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