[mythtv-users] Any tips/warnings for importing recorded programs into a new 0.21 installation

[Michael T. Dean]

On 04/20/2008 02:00 PM, Fred Firestine wrote:
> I am building a new 0.21 system using MythBuntu 8.0.4 (the latest
> release candidate). Can I use the previously documented methods in the
> Wiki for importing my recorded programs and custom searches from my
> 0.20.1 database?

Sure.  I have no idea if they'll work, though.  
http://mythtv.org/docs/mythtv-HOWTO-23.html#ss23.7 is the recommended 
approach.

>  When I read warnings about incompatibility with older
> versions, what does that mean?

Once you go 0.21, you'll never (be able to) go back.

>  So far all I have done is set up
> Mythbuntu from scratch and added a storage directory containing my
> currently recorded files. I don't think this is so much a
> Mythbuntu-specific question, since I am trying a couple of different
> installation methods to see which works best with my love it/hate it
> PVR-350 TV output.

So, 23.7 is perfect for you.

Mike