[mythtv-users] mtd and autofs

[Bryan Halter]

Chris Hubball wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've installed autofs as I'm trying to make the eject button my DVD drive
> work if the drive isn't in use.
>
> This all seems to work fine, except if I have mtd running.  It looks like
> mtd keeps polling the drive and hence autofs never times out.
>
> Is there anyway to fix this?
>
> I guess an option would be for mtd only to run when I'm actually
> importing a DVD - is this possible?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris.
>
>   
I've noticed the same behavior I'm not sure if its a bug or just poor
design of mtd.  It is very annoying to have to keep killing and
restarting mtd when ripping multiple DVDs.  But I love Myth so I'm
willing to deal.