[mythtv-users] Mac mini, ubuntu, IR remotes

[Scott D. Davilla]

>I have a mac mini running Ubuntu & MythTV.  I've read several rumours
>that the built-in IR receiver can handle alternate remote controls but
>no actual confirmation.  I have the dev/input driver for the ir
>receiver in the kernel and that seems to be working OK.  It appears
>that the input-utils can't reconfigure the keymap for this device but
>I've managed  to sort of get it going with xmodmap.  Problem is, 6
>keys aren't really enough to drive MythTV comfortably, I figure I need
>at least up, down, left, right, Esc, P and M (7 keys) and would prefer
>Enter and a numberpad too.
>
>Has anyone actually got the built in receiver working with an
>alternate remote control, and if so, which one and how?
>

I have also heard of this possibility but have never seen any proof. 
For an alternative, see 
http://code.google.com/p/atv-bootloader/wiki/UpdateIRDriver for a 
python script that has been used with the AppleTV to expand the 
functionality of the Apple IR Remote.