[mythtv-users] How to let other application still can run when live TV program is in the frontend?

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Dec 10, 2007, at 12:18 AM, Xi Jiarong wrote:

> When I am watching TV, can I let another timer-triggered application  
> run and can pop-out another new small window which should be in  
> front of the running TV video?
> Because I found I can't run any other applications when I am  
> watching TV which is in the frontend.
> How to let other application still can run when live TV program is  
> in the frontend?
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
> Best Regards!
>
Try using kstart with the --ontop and maybe the --keepabove options. I  
don't know what window manager you're using, but this works for me  
when I want to use a web browser for a second while watching TV.