[mythtv-users] Where to Start?

[William M. Sorgenfrei]

Greetings to all,

 

I tried to search the list and could not find much for beginners.  I have
found lots of information across several sights, however I am looking for
recommendations or to model a working configuration of someone else's.

 

The architecture I have in mind is:

1 Master server with 2 capture boards

1 Backend server with 2 capture boards.

2 front ends to start.

 

I am planning to run open suse 11.1 x64 on a P4 3.4ghz with 4 gig of RAM.

 

I would like to have the best sound, video capture boards, and remotes
possible.  Can anyone recommend a working setup?  Also, I need to have a
reliable easy to use remote control.  Ideally, I would like the ability to
use a universal remote in the long term.

 

Lastly, I have direc TV satellite how would I connect it to the Back end
servers?  Does the signal get split from the dish or out or the
DVR/Satellite box?

 

I was thinking of installing the software before I get the aforementioned
items.  How hard it is to change hardware configurations post hoc.

 

Lastly, can I use a DVI to HDMI cable in lieu of DVI-DVI or traditional PC
connection?

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Regards,

BILL

 

 

 

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