[mythtv-users] Myth on a Laptop

[Bill Omer]

On 10/1/07, Thom Paine <painethom at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am setting up mythtv to use on my laptop so that I can import shows
> I've recorded and videos I have to take with me when I travel.
>
> I have myth all set up, but I cannot connect to the master backend on
> ip 127.0.0.1. I don't have any tuner cards, and don't need any, I just
> want to be able to take what I have on my home system with me
> periodically.
>
> Anyone else doing a similar setup and can offer any tips or tricks to
> make this work well?
>


Well, 127.0.0.1 is a loop back address.  You'll need to set your
backend's IP in mythtv-setup on the backend system.  Check out the
documentation on how to setup a slave backend.

However, maybe you should check out MythArchive to do what you are trying to do.

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Regards,
Bill Omer