[mythtv-users] MythTV - help please!

[Greg Lake]

sa_cooke at iprimus.com.au wrote:
>>> That's a great place to start. Unfortunately, it's hard to help with a
>>> generic problem like, "It just won't work" or "my installation is
>>> unusuable". I would recommend starting from scratch. Reformat the
>>> drive, install the OS again, start at the beginning with the guide and
>>> when you run into a problem, ask a specific question about that
>>> particular problem to get you through to the next step.
>>>       
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Ok. I'm not going to reinstall the OS again - that has been done at least
> 10 times over the past year. I am over OS installs. ANd the attandent lib
> updates.
>
> The first problem I had with the guide was talk of static IP addresses. I
> KNOW what IP addresses are - but why do we need them for a TV content machine?
> I have ADSL delivery of internet and email content to my home, so ip addresses,
> static or otherwise, really have no place in the scheme of things. That is
> all handled 'magically' (read invisibly) for me.
>
> Steve.
>
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>   
Steve,
      I always just skip over the static network change..The default ip 
has always worked for me..I have used that guide many times, and i have 
always had my system up and running in no time...There are a few 
outdated paragraphs in the guide,like the location of mc.sql, but doing 
a search for it and changing the path it will work...The only other 
thing i can think of is lirc is installed by default now and you only 
need install  lirc-kmdl-$KVER...
    I am no expert in Mythtv or Linux, but i have enjoyed 
learning....Post your questions here,there is many people here eager to 
help....
Greg