[mythtv-users] MythTV vs. Windows Media Center

[Reynolds, Brian]

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> On Behalf Of Scott & Nicole Harris
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:44 PM
> To: Discussion about MythTV
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] MythTV vs. Windows Media Center
> 
> >I'm gearing up to test Myth.  I got a copy of Ubuntu Linux today.
> 
> >Brian
> 
> If you're just doing it for Myth, I'd suggest Mythbuntu over Ubuntu /
Myth
> on top.
> 

Interesting.  I've seen mentions of Mythbuntu, but didn't realize that
it's a separate thing.  I thought it was just a term to describe running
Myth on Ubuntu.

I found the mythbuntu.org website.  I'll check it out.

My biggest unknown is whether or not my only tuner card will be
supported by Myth.  It is an ATI Radeon All-In-Wonder model number
100-714116.  You can see it here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102345

My machine has firewire ports in it.  Can I connect it to a Scientific
Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVR?  I haven't pulled the DVR out of my
entertainment center to see if it has 1394 ports on the back, but I've
read that at least some of them do.  Can I use this as a tuner for my
computer with Myth?