[mythtv-users] Converting from ATrpms version to CVS self-compile development

[Myth]

Kevin Wilson wrote:

>Hi,
> 
>I am successfully running Myth 0.15--installed using ATrpms per Jarod's
>guide.  (Worked as advertised!!)  The only difference is that I installed
>and run everything as 'root'--I didn't create a 'mythtv' user.
> 
>However, now I would like to be able to get the latest CVS versions and make
>my own modifications to the Myth source code.
>- Can install/run a separate CVS version of Myth that will not interfere
>with the ATrpms version I already have installed & working?
>- What is the wisest way to go about getting the CVS self-compile version
>working?  Can I leverage my current installation, even if portions of it
>must be removed?
> 
>I would like to experiment with some ideas I have and contribute them to the
>project down the road.  I am a programmer, but a newbie to Linux and open
>source projects.
> 
>Thanks!!
> 
>--Kevin
>kev_wil at yahoo.com   
>
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