[mythtv-users] Mythtvfrontend as a standalone system

[Ow Mun Heng]

On Wed, 2005-03-16 at 07:40 -0500, PAUL WILLIAMSON wrote:
> >>> Ow.Mun.Heng at wdc.com 03/16/05 5:24 AM >>>
> >I was trying to install Mythtv yesterday night and when I compiled
> >mythtv-frontend, looking through the docs, I realise that I'm in over
> my
> >head on this.
> 
> So don't compile.  Use apt-get or the appropriate dist mech. for 
> yourt chosen distribution (rh, debian, etc.).
> 
I use Gentoo :-)

> >I mean, I only want to use the EPIA box (M10K) as a video playing 
> >unit and not as a recorder or anything. (in fact, I have no desire 
> >[yet] to incorporate a backend system.)
> 
> You will.  But why use MythTV then?

As you mentioned, it's may be an option in the future, but for now,
start small :-)

> 
> >Can myth-tv be used solely as a video-player unit?? of course with 
> >the web-browser/music/gallery etc. in as well.
> 
> Sure.  This is fine.  I have one of these in testing for use in a car.

Wow.. on an EPIA box? with a 2.5" drive?

> Anyway, just run mythfrontend.  There is an occasional message 
> about not being able to connect to the backend, but you can 
> edit the xml to remove the recording and video selection.  Don't 
> forget about the guide stuff as well.


This is good news. I'll experiment with this later on when I get my EPIA
box back. 
> 
> Paul
> 
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