[mythtv-users] Installation of the backend without X

Kai Kuehne kai.kuehne at gmail.com
Wed Mar 1 12:11:41 UTC 2006


Hi Greg,

On 3/1/06, Greg Farrell <greg at gregfarrell.org> wrote:
> > My question is: How can i only install the backend on my server.
> > I don't want to install X.. and when I *have to* install it, could
> > the backend be run without starting X? I have no graphic card
> > installed in my server.
> You don't need X running for the backend.

Thanks.. this is goold. :-)
Sorry, but I have another question... do you remember whether
the setup-process (mythtv-setup) needs an X server up and running?
If its really needed I think I have to forward X on my client machine.

> Unless you're lacking HD space
> i'd just install a package of mythtv and let it shove on the X packages
> if it wants. Then just make sure X isn't started.

This will be easy. I simply don't start X. :>


> Though I'm fairly lazy :)
>
>    Greg

Thanks
Kai


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