[mythtv-users] newbie question

[Dave]

> David Cream wrote:
> > If I install MythTV with a PVR card, can I use my TV as a monitor, or do I need a monitor too?
>
> If your computer's video card can drive your TV outside of Myth you
> could probably install and get going without a "computer-type monitor",
> but having one, at least for the initial installation, will make your
> life a lot easier.
>
> One of the best rules for installing Myth is to get everything,
> including your video output setup, working *outside* of MythTV first.
>
> The "TV Out" of an nVidia-based card can be used for MythTV, as long as
> you're not trying to do HD, provided you have your X server set up
> correctly. This may be possible with ATI cards, I've never had a reason
> to try.

... He said yes :-)