[mythtv-users] Gee, I THOUGHT I was a linux fan.

[Mark]

Phil Bridges wrote:

>"Once you have chosen your provider, press RETURN to continue. XMLTV
>will now begin collecting the initial data for your location. The
>screen may blank for a few seconds to several minutes, depending on
>the load of the listings provider and the speed of your connection to
>the Internet. Be patient!"
>
>  
>
Datadirect takes me about 20 seconds to retreive my info during 
Knoppmyth setup.

>>4. I tried watching a DVD from my NEC 16xDL-DVD-RW but the Xine screen
>>flashes for a second and then I'm back to the MythTV GUI.  I tried
>>ripping a DVD but it keeps telling me there are no jobs.  What am I
>>doing wrong here?  Is there a log I can check?
>>
>>    
>>
Sounds like a permissions issue.  Check the permissions on /dev/dvd.  
Make sure the mythtv user can
read the device.  I had similar issues with my Myth box when I first set 
it up.