[mythtv-users] Questions about multiple frontends in household

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Sep 3, 2008, at 2:32 PM, Bobby Gill wrote:

> Do you mean build another computer for another frontend? ie., Create  
> a new backend, or just a new box that is connected to the already  
> existing backend so the TV can be plugged into this new one  
> conveniently?

If you are going to run lines from your existing backend, don't forget  
you also need a way to control it, so you need an ir receiver as well  
as audio/video/network cables from your backend to your frontend. An  
RF receiver/remote might work if your backend isn't that far from your  
TV.

You're probably better off with an AppleTV for your new frontend.  
$229+ some time installing linux on it and you're done.