[mythtv-users] Microsoft Remote Keyboard

[Oliver Groht]

ffrr schrieb:

> Oliver Groht wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> i'm dealing with the idea to buy the MS. Remote Keyboard for XP MCE.
>> Does anybody have some experience with this device under Linux/MythTV?
>> My Mythbox works very well, but i'm looking a long time for a nice 
>> remote device with keyboard,
>> mouse and function keys esp. for Media Center applications.
>>
>> I know this device needs a IR receiver from MS. I'm looking for lirc 
>> support, but i think there is nothing
>> for this device. Only for XBOX hardware. Right, or am i wrong?
>
>
>
> I have had the following plan for the box that will live next to my 
> TV.  Yes, it needs a remote control, but I am so tired of remotes that 
> don't cover enough functions, so I was just going to get a wireless 
> USB keyboard (I presume like the MS one you mention, although I had a 
> Logitech one in mind) and use that.  Sure it's big, but I guess I 
> won't lose it that way :-)
>
> Anyway, no need for lirc. It's a real keyboard.   The remote that came 
> with my DVB card works the same way. The USB IR receiver is seen by 
> linux as a real keyboard.  So using a full keyboard, there will be no 
> confusion/tedium mapping key pressings to functions, just use the ones 
> you normally use when sitting in front of the computer. p for pause, m 
> for menu, arrow keys to move, type data into a field, user the <enter> 
> key, and <esc> etc etc


And what's with the nice function keys like "live TV" "EPG" and so on? 
How can i this translate for using?

Greez