[mythtv-users] Moving from KnoppMyth to Mythbuntu

[Damian]

Colin McGregor wrote:
> As noted in another post to this list I have run into issues with the
> new version of KnoppMyth (version 5.5), which has me wondering "Is the
> grass greener on the other side". I have briefly played with Mythbuntu
> on my long suffering, often abused test box, and was basicly happy
> with what I saw.
> 
> So, I am wondering what sort of pitfalls await me if I choose to move
> from KnoppMyth R5F27 to Mythbuntu 8.04?
> 
> I am assuming the easiest route would be to install Mythbuntu 7.10, as
> it, like Knoppmyth R5F27 also runs MythTV 0.20, then take Mythbuntu
> 8.04. Right?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions / advice.
> 
> Colin.

Are you going to Mythbuntu 7.10 because you want to keep your current 
database? If so, you'll have to ask someone else if that'll work. I 
don't know I'm afraid.

If you're not keeping the database, why not just go straight to 8.04?

I've had limited success with installing Mythbuntu as a system its self. 
My preference (and all my Linux machines are set up like this) is to 
install Ubuntu, and then add Mythbuntu to is just by pressing the big 
button on the Mythbuntu website after Ubuntu is all set up and updated. 
If the direct Mythbuntu route works for you though then go with it. It's 
probably much better than when I last tried it and it'll leave you with 
e lighter system if the machine is for pure PVR use.

Damian