[mythtv-users] ECS LIVA Frontend

[Stephen Villano]

I've been using this remote, which has worked great for us.
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Infrared-Receiver-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00KDNIRYA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1444289753&sr=8-2&keywords=HP+remote+control


On 10/8/15, Thomas Pontoppidan <spamt at pontoppidan.name> wrote:
>>
>> >> Thanks. I have installed MATE but I can't figure out how to make it
>> > default when I login - I googled how to change desktop environments but
>> > i
>> > don't have the "gear" icon on my login screen that is mentioned
>> everywher=
>> e.
>>
>> > How do I change to MATE and keep it after a reboot?
>>
>> In /etc/X11/Sessions you should have a script called MATE. Create a
>> simlink in your home directory called: .xsession to that script. So:
>>
>> ln -s /etc/X11/Sessions/MATE ~/.xsession
>>
>> And remove (or rename) an existing .xsession link.
>>
>>
>> Thanks Hika.
>
> Even though I wanted to stay on 14.04 LTS I finally gave up, because it
> turned out VAAPI was not working in Mythtv and Intel Graphics drivers are
> not available for 14.04 anymore. After numerous failed attempts of distro
> upgrade I ended up installing Ubuntu 15.04 from scratch.-(
>
> Now it works (I just need to figure out some sound issues) but menu
> navigation does not seem as quick as under Mythbuntu. So I am thinking if
> there is anything I can shave off the install to make it snappier. Would a
> different desktop environment help or is it more a question of programs and
> services running in the background that are independent of the desktop?
>
> /Thomas
>