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by lobosolo
Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:38 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: any benefit to ssd on a backend with sata storage ?
Replies: 1
Views: 5882

any benefit to ssd on a backend with sata storage ?

I am going to get new WD red 3TB sata hard drive and I have an unused 80GB SSD sata drive. would there be any benefit to using the SSD as my backends drive 0 and store all the Myhbuntu files on it and just use the SATA drive for storing the shows. will there be any benefit to it or will any added ss...
by lobosolo
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: is anyone using mythlink.pl on mythbuntu 11.10 ?
Replies: 0
Views: 10260

is anyone using mythlink.pl on mythbuntu 11.10 ?

I am having some trouble running this
mythlink.pl --link /mnt/pretty --format '%U-%T-%Y%m%d-%H%i-%eH%ei-%S'

i keep getting an error mythbox:~$ mythlink.pl: command not found

am i missing something ?
by lobosolo
Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: can someone tell me what "generate frontend restart mapping"
Replies: 0
Views: 10163

can someone tell me what "generate frontend restart mapping"

what is "generate frontend restart mapping followed by clear" in the mythbuntu install and on the remote control setup there is an option for "generate frontend restart mapping followed by clear" can someone explain what that does ? is it a way to start the frontend with a remote control button ? i ...
by lobosolo
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: $7.98 windows media remote free shipping
Replies: 1
Views: 5800

$7.98 windows media remote free shipping

meritline has a cheap usb windows remote, i just ordered 2 of them, i assume they will work with Myththv as my other windows media remotes do.
anyway, 7.98 and free shipping.
http://www.meritline.com/Wireless-Compu ... 52701.aspx
by lobosolo
Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: anyone tried the SSD to sata convertors on a frontend ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3584

anyone tried the SSD to sata convertors on a frontend ?

I was just looking at these on ebay and thought about all the 4Gb SD cards i have no use for. i wonder how well they would work for a silent frontend.

http://www.amazon.com/Elecity-SD-TO-SAT ... B003NVJA86

if anyone has tried it, let us know.
by lobosolo
Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: 3/23 ViewSonic gTablet 10.1" woot.com 279.99 + $5 shipping
Replies: 3
Views: 5293

Re: 3/23 ViewSonic gTablet 10.1" woot.com 279.99 + $5 shipp

I got mine and installed Cyanogenmod7 on it and overall I am pretty happy with it. you are correct the viewing angle is horrible, its almost like having a privacy filter on it. so far it beats my wife ipad as most of my apps are free and flash is working. now i just need to get some streaming setup ...
by lobosolo
Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: 3/23 ViewSonic gTablet 10.1" woot.com 279.99 + $5 shipping
Replies: 3
Views: 5293

3/23 ViewSonic gTablet 10.1" woot.com 279.99 + $5 shipping

cheap android tablet and it can be rooted to run cyanogenmod.
279.99 + $5 shipping

http://www.woot.com/
by lobosolo
Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: Roku everywhere?
Replies: 2
Views: 6399

Re: Roku everywhere?

I wonder how hackable they are ? if I could install a mythbuntu frontend on it then i would buy a dozen of them.
by lobosolo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: Digital free to air, dual-tuner or more capture card
Replies: 6
Views: 7782

Re: Digital free to air, dual-tuner or more capture card

im using an hauppague 2250, i was using it over air for HD , but i am now using it for clear QAM ever since my cable company opened up their channels.
by lobosolo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: how do install a frontend on an existing mythbuntu 10.4 box
Replies: 1
Views: 3625

how do install a frontend on an existing mythbuntu 10.4 box

do i just need to go into the software repo and enable mythtv frontend , i did that and it loaded a lot of the dependencies. i rebooted launched mythtv and it seems to work, except when i go to watch a recording, it just sits at the "please wait" screen and never loads. is there anything else i need...
by lobosolo
Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: Zotac ION as a front end
Replies: 3
Views: 5373

Re: Zotac ION as a front end

I am running a zotac single core 2gb ram and 4gb usb drive for the hard disk and it works brilliantly for my bedroom dvr. a little slow on boot up, but everything else works great. but i only use it to watch shows and videos from the main backend. http://www.zotacusa.com/zotac-ionitx-e-e-synergy-ato...
by lobosolo
Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: Can MythTV be IP only platform for watching TV?
Replies: 2
Views: 4630

Re: Can MythTV be IP only platform for watching TV?

I almost went over the air and web last year. For cost savings the HD over the air can't be beat and you will still get a lot of sports.
by lobosolo
Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:33 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: found a new multimedia remote
Replies: 0
Views: 3568

found a new multimedia remote

i just saw this on gizmodo , i have the first generation one and its not bad , but i dont use it unless i need emergency keyboard access. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/08/05/efo-updates-their-popular-wireless-keypad-with-more-features/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGa...
by lobosolo
Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: Episode 23 - Dan's plans
Replies: 4
Views: 6857

Re: Episode 23 - Dan's plans

Dans app sounds awesome, one thing i didn't understand. is it going to be an ap to stream or to save the video to the phone or both ?
by lobosolo
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: MythTv Cast
Topic: any trancoding/encoding for dummies ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3704

any trancoding/encoding for dummies ?

Hey all, i think i am ready to try encoding some programs. i really just want to cut out the commercial of some episodes of my kids programs and then burn them to disc for here to watch in the car..

is there any easy way to go about it ?
any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated !