[mythtv-users] Eee PC as a myth frontend

[Tom Lichti]

Emery Guevremont wrote:
> Anyone here using an Eee PC as a frontend? 
Yes.
> Specifically the 2GB surf model.
>   
Nope. 4G surf, upgraded to 2GB ram.
> What distro are you using?
>   
Ubuntu 8.04
> Version of Mythtv?
>   
Almost latest trunk :

MythTV Version   : 17187
MythTV Branch    : trunk
Library API      : 0.22.20080422-1
Network Protocol : 40
QT Version       : 4.3.4

> Is the streaming smooth when connected wirelessly?
>   
Yes, using a wireless N router. Even though the Eee is only G, using a G 
router I had terrible stuttering, but just changing to an N, I get maybe 
one pause every half hour, versus one every few seconds.
> I don't think an Eee PC would be powerful enough, but has anyone tried 
> using this as an HD capable frontend?
>   
Yes I've tried it, and no it's just not quite capable enough. It's very 
close though. That is with the CPU clocked to it's rated 900MHz. If it 
was a 1.2, it would probably work.

Tom