[mythtv-users] [OT] dell optiplex vs dimension forbackend/frontend

[Scott Pouliot]

I'm running my backend on a Dimension 4100 and I have no issues lately with
Red Hat 9  ;-) 

-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Roger Obando
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:24 PM
To: Discussion about mythtv
Subject: RE: [mythtv-users] [OT] dell optiplex vs dimension
forbackend/frontend

I'm running my myth box on a Dimension 8100 and it was a breeze to install
with Fedora.  The PVR350 works great with the ivtv drivers and the video out
can be worked out in not too much time...now if I could only get the OSD to
display on my TV-out I'd be set :)

--rO

-----Original Message-----
From: james houston [mailto:jesushouston at yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 8:36 PM
To: mythtv-users at mythtv.org
Subject: [mythtv-users] [OT] dell optiplex vs dimension for backend/frontend

Hi

I just read about the Dell deals on PCs without
Windows:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/desktops_n?c=us&cs
=04&l=en&s=bsd

and I want to get started building a combination backend/frontend mythtv
machine. Have people had problems with compatibility with either of these
models and the PVR-350?

Is the Optiplex overkill, or will the Dimension suffice?

Is it problematic having multiple hard drives?

Thanks

jh



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