[mythtv-users] Alternative to zbox for a frontend

[Paul Gardiner]

On 19/09/2017 15:48, jrh wrote:
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>> On Sep 19, 2017, at 8:47 AM, Paul Gardiner <lists at glidos.net> wrote:
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>> On 12/09/2017 23:49, jrh wrote:
>>> Returning to the original subject:   A 2010 mac mini loaded with linux functions great as a front end. They are 2.4 ghz core2duo and nvidia geforce 320m graphics chipsets. They can also be had for around $200 used.
>>> I am currently using one now with lubuntu installed and the nvidia drivers installed.
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>> Is it possible to PXE network boot a mac mini? If so it might be trivial for me to try out mine with the image I use for the zbox.
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> I don’t know. You might see if Google has any info regarding PXE booting on Macs.

A quick google didn't turn up anything, but now on second attempt, iPXE
sounds like what I want. Put an iPXE image onto a USB stick and have it
boot to that.

P.