[mythtv-users] Mythbuntu vs Mythdora for Hauppauge PVR350+150 system

[cwatson at linkline.com]

Fred Firestine writes: 

> Hi everyone, 
> 
> My MythTV system is running Fedora Core 6 2.6.20-1.2925.fc6, installed
> some months ago using Jarod's guide. My capture cards are (as
> described in the subject) a Hauppauge PVR350 and a PVR150. To watch
> recorded shows, I use the PVR350 TV Out. I managed to break LIRC while
> trying to add the PVR150 IR blaster, then the IR blaster from
> irblaster.info, yada yada yada, I have no remote control now, and my
> WAF has taken a hit. As a result, I am investigating which of the fine
> packaged MythTV solutions would be best for my situation, when I am
> ready to reinstall in a few weeks. I am comfortable with Fedora after
> having fought my way through several MythTV installations with Jarod's
> help. My concern is that I had every imaginable problem installing
> Fedora Core 6 on my system: error identifying my processor type, black
> screen on output, accelerated audio, etc. I have installed Ubuntu on a
> laptop, but I am not as familiar with the config files. 
> 
> Could you provide me some pros/cons of each package? Is there an
> upgrade path to FC7 with Mythdora? How well would Mythbuntu
> recognize/configure my IR Blaster, two capture cards and the TV Out? 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Fred 
> 
> P.S. I have downloaded the Mythbuntu live CD and I like it a lot. I
> also have viewed the online installation videos for Mythdora 4.
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While you didn't ask about it, KnoppMyth supports the 1/350 out the box!  
This includes the 350's TV Out.  In addition, multiple "IR Blasters" are 
support out the box. 

Regards, 

Cecil