[mythtv-users] Not sure how to accomplish this--any tips?

[Steven Adeff]

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 7:59 AM, Pete Cap <peteoutside at yahoo.com> wrote:
> List,
>
> My current myth box is an all-in-one frontend/backend STB-style setup.
> I will be moving to separate frontends and backends shortly.  Here is some
> functionality I want to set up:
>
> 1. I want to use my HP Mini as basically the "control" for the backend (and
> certain frontend tasks) like queuing up torrents.  Is RDP simply the best
> way to go about this or are there other options?
> 2. I'm interested in setting up multiple zones for music, for example, a set
> of speakers in the living room, some wireless speakers outside for when I
> have a barbecue, etc.  I want to use either the frontend (mythstream etc.)
> or the "control" laptop to select what's playing and where.  Anyone heard of
> a setup like this?  Can you give me some links ot get started?
>
> Thanks in advance!

have you seen
http://www.linuxmce.org/
or
http://plutohome.com
?

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Steve
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