[mythtv-users] Raspberry Pi Newbie Questions

Jim C jim_32766 at hotmail.com
Mon Dec 14 18:38:15 UTC 2015


Based on all the discussion regarding the Raspberry Pi as a MythTV 
frontend I've decided to get one to try. Being totally new to the topic 
I have some real beginner-level questions - even after visiting the RPi 
page and the MythTV wiki.

Which OS is "better" for this purpose? I've noticed discussion of 
OpenElec, Ubuntu Mate, Snappy Ubuntu, and Raspbian. Others?

Is a true MythTV frontend preferred, or is Kodi with MythTV PVR more 
widely used? Trade-offs?

What size memory card is commonly used, 8B, 16GB, 32GB? Class 10 only? 
Any critical trade-offs?

How resilient is the Pi to power loss? Does it need a controlled 
shutdown to function normally?

Other advice for a beginner?






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