[mythtv] XBox - MythTV

[Michael Stearne]

On Wed, 2003-02-05 at 16:50, Micah Morton wrote:
> I think instead of utilizing a piece of microsoft technology for this
> purpose. I would rather create from scratch a unit that will be just as
> quit, do more for less. I believe it can be done.
> 

But the beauty of it is that MS sells XBoxes at a loss, so the suppliers
are getting the money and MS is not making any headway with gaming. :-)

Michael


> --Micah Morton
> --Linux Network Test Engineer
> --Intel Corp
> 
> >
> > I have an Xbox and I cannot hear it at all, even during quiet moments. I
> > have to move my ear really close the box to be able to hear it.
> > And I consider myself to be very sensitive to noise.  I have been joking
> > with my wife about moving the new refrigerator to the garage because of
> > its noise. :)
> >
> > The xbox-linux page says that the gamepad controller is supported under
> > Linux.  I do have an IR remote for the Xbox that is supported under
> > Linux also.  I haven't tried Xbox Linux myself yet, so I dont know for
> > sure. Most of this information is from Xbox-linux FAQ.
> >
> > -Cheema
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 05, 2003 at 12:24:44PM -0800, usenet at wingert.org wrote:
> >> >From my research (and not first hand experience), the XBox is loud.
> >> However, Fan noise can be dealt with, especially with an AIW RF
> >> remote. Just put it behind the TV.
> >>
> >> My main concern is power consumption.  PCs are fairly expensive to run
> >> for me with 5 TVs to support.  Especially if they run 24/7.  Linux has
> >> gotten better in APM, but its still not great.  This is the one
> >> blessing of the TiVo, it consumes about 1/3 of the power of my PC, but
> >> then again, look at the processor (its a tradeoff).
> >>
> >> I have also read the XBox DVD remote is supported under Linux.  Not
> >> sure about the controllers themselves though.
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > I agree with (and chuckled at) Michael's opinions on the aesthetics
> >> and size of XBoxes (Xboxen?  I hope someone shoots me if I ever say
> >> that aloud...), but they've got style in spades, compared to your
> >> basic beige (or even black) midtower.
> >> >
> >> > I've been considering a mythfrontend box for my main TV, but the
> >> things I've been most concerned about were noise and aesthetics.
> >> Since the XBox conversation started, I've been thinking the
> >> aesthetics of the XBox would be adequate, but I was worried about
> >> noise.  I know the fan on my Gamecube can make noticeable noise
> >> (during quiet moments -- I've noticed it in Resident Evil), and was
> >> wondering if the XBox does the same.  Mubashir, any comparisons to
> >> standard noise levels?  For example, if you're playing a DVD, is it
> >> audible during quiet scenes?
> >> >
> >> > Also, does anyone know if XBox Linux supports controller input, and
> >> if the XBox has a wireless controller (RF, akin to Nintendo's
> >> Wavebird, which rules my living room), or a DVD-type remote?
> >> >
> >> > -Jeff
> >> >
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