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<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am not new to
Linux, but I am new to Myth, so I have a couple of questions before I get
started experimenting. I already have a DirecTV/Tivo unit, so I'm not
really looking at the PVR functionality in Myth, but I would like something for
MP3 playback, video, and photo playback through my home theatre system and
TV. It looks like Myth would be excellent for this, plus running it on
Linux would be perfect.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>So, first question:
Will Myth work well for what I want to do, i.e. mainly playback of MP3 music and
the occasional photo slideshow and home movie playback?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Second question:
What distribution would you recommend? I haven't built the system yet, so
I'm ready to put whichever distribution would be the best. I usually
prefer Mandrake if it will do what I want.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Third
question: How do I control it? I have a Sony RM-VL1000 remote that I
would like to use. I know I would need LIRC for this, but what other IR
hardware would I need?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>I appreciate the
help and look forward to seeing what advice you all have.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you very
much,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=828395216-10012004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Michael
Segulja</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>