[mythtv-users] Easy Question: Plug and Play IR for MythTV?

[jedi]

On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 02:08:42PM -0400, Kris B. wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 30, 2012, at 12:55 PM, Douglas Wagner wrote:
> 
>   Basically, I want to be able to plug something in, make a
>   selection on the Mythbuntu (or other) menu and have the remote
>   at least recognised and talking to the OS...I can configure
>   from there.  Recommendations?
>   --Douglas Wagner
> 
> 
> 
> An older IR keyboard and then programming a learning remote will
> always work - they plug into the keyboard port and require no
> software/driver.  You can find them used on ebay for $30/US or
> so.  Nice thing is then you have a full keyboard for surfing the
> web, too.
> 
> I use the LiteOn Airboard...

    I have used the Streamzap remote for years. It's been supported
for a long time and setup has been automagical since Ubuntu 7.x.

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