Re: [mythtv-users] OT - FC3 problems following Jarod's Guide

2005-03-21 Thread Meatwad
ing a linux box (and rightfully so). I just googled 'fedora help forum' and 'linux newbie guide' and both returned many of the resources I've used. HTH and welcome to the light side. -- meatwad ___ mythtv-users mailing list m

Re: [mythtv-users] commercial flagging idea - commercial "fingerprinting"

2005-04-11 Thread Meatwad
ore in greater detail with a good number of pro's and con's. -- Meatwad [1] Who am I kidding? A perect world would have no commercials at all. ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users

Re: [mythtv-users] commercial flagging idea - commercial "fingerprinting"

2005-04-12 Thread Meatwad
purchasing decisions. If the developers have a laundry list of things to fix/add, adding code to make the commercials more accessible seems like a step backwards in my opinion. -- Meatwad ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http

Re: [mythtv-users] Slightly OT - Best notebooks (particularly) graphics card for MythTV/linux

2005-04-17 Thread Meatwad
David Whyte wrote: I am in the market for a notebook and have been doing my research on the net and around the stores. I have a pretty mean set of criteria (Sonama, Pentium M/Centrino, bluetooth, 15.4 (1200x800) screen, etc), but the major one is that I would like it to (at least) dual boot lin

Re: [mythtv-users] Re: Rebuild source rpms HOWTO

2005-04-22 Thread Meatwad
asure. -- meatwad ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users

Re: [mythtv-users] Seeking commercial hardware

2005-07-01 Thread Meatwad
Larry Howe wrote: I enjoyed the recent discussion about commercial hardware, although it seems to have diverged somewhat. Is there a good source of info on available commercial open source PVRs? I know I'm not going to have time to build my own. My basic requirements are that the box is microso

Re: [mythtv-users] Seeking commercial hardware

2005-07-01 Thread Meatwad
I incorrectly wrote: snapshot of a release or CVS and preconfigure COTS hardware. We'll be taking a much closer look at them this coming CEDIA but they have had penetration in our market (custom install) as far as we and our reps/insiders know. Should have read "but they have had NO penetrat

Re: [mythtv-users] Backend loses the database

2005-10-22 Thread Meatwad
Steve Pugh wrote: --- Mickey Chandler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've had a peculiar problem pop up lately. About once a day, my recorded programs listing goes away and starts reading "No recorded programs available." Restarting the back end gets the listing back. The only error I'm seei

Re: [mythtv-users] Backend loses the database

2005-10-22 Thread Meatwad
Meatwad wrote: Steve Pugh wrote: --- Mickey Chandler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've had a peculiar problem pop up lately. About once a day, my recorded programs listing goes away and starts reading "No recorded programs available." Restarting the back end gets the li

Re: [mythtv-users] Bluetooth remote, direct access?

2005-09-12 Thread Meatwad
Nathan Hesson wrote: I have been playing with my cellphones bluetooth as a remote control (bluemote) and it works really well but I am about to start customizing the scripts and whatnot for more specific myth control and was wondering. I there currently anyway accross a shell to command a fro

Re: [mythtv-users] Funny problem with alsa and AC3 passthrough / rate conversion

2005-09-27 Thread Meatwad
David Maher wrote: Hi I am using ALSA rate conversion for my analogue tuner with spdif output on my intel8x0 based onboard sound card. I'm using the .asoundrc from here http://www.mythtv.info/moin.cgi/DigitalSoundHowTo Everthing was working fine using ALSA:mixed-digital, but lately, if I enable

Re: [mythtv-users] Funny problem with alsa and AC3 passthrough / rate conversion

2005-09-27 Thread Meatwad
Meatwad wrote: David Maher wrote: Hi I am using ALSA rate conversion for my analogue tuner with spdif output on my intel8x0 based onboard sound card. I'm using the .asoundrc from here http://www.mythtv.info/moin.cgi/DigitalSoundHowTo Egads, I just reread the OP and realised th

[mythtv-users] DDi Media Player [was: WAF Achieves a Positive Value !\]

2005-04-30 Thread Meatwad
istribution. The rep I spoke with said the system is linux based. Retail on the player is 300USD. I'll try to get a seed unit when I call the rep back and crack it open if someone hasn't already. I certainly wouldn't expect it to handle HD playback but as a remote frontend...t

Re: [mythtv-users] Setting up USB MCE remote in LIRC?

2005-04-30 Thread Meatwad
l need to append an additional section of keymappings in ~/.mythtv/lircrc (or wherever). If you already have xine installed, just issue... $ xine --keymap=lirc ...and you'll have an exhaustive list of mappings straight from xine. -- Meatwad ___

Re: [mythtv-users] remote control shortcuts

2005-04-30 Thread Meatwad
hen you may tweak the key mappings to your liking with MythWeb. -- Meatwad ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users

Re: [mythtv-users] OT: RG-6 crimping question

2005-05-19 Thread Meatwad
gLaNDix (Jesse Kaufman) wrote: just bought a house and needed some info on running my own rg-6 cable for my myth setup (and cable internet) ... i've had experience running rg-6 (i used to do sprint broadband installs w/ getronics), but unfortunately i didn't swipe one of the nice T&B snap-n-seal

Re: [mythtv-users] OT: RG-6 crimping question

2005-05-25 Thread Meatwad
ch the SNR and BER improve as poor quality terminations/splitters are replaced in the process. If there is enough interest, I'll write up a howto on broadband cable residential distribution. -- meatwad ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-us

Re: [mythtv-users] WHISH-LIST: what I always wanted.

2005-05-26 Thread Meatwad
On 5/25/05, Karsten Jeppesen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is a very very important thing missing in MythTV. At least I have been missing this feature on every single TV I have had: A volumen-preset-while-the-bloody-commercials-are-running button. Ever noticed that the sound is turned up 1

Re: [mythtv-users] Silent Fan for Socket A (AthlonXP 3000)

2005-12-01 Thread Meatwad
Brad Fuller wrote: Joe Votour wrote: If your board has the four holes surrounding the CPU (which is apparently not required by AMD in Socket A designs), then you can use one of the Zalman flower designs. When the fan is turned down to the lowest, it's very quiet, and still does a good job of

Re: [mythtv-users] Slightly OT - Power Control

2005-12-02 Thread Meatwad
Robert Denier wrote: I do have an eventual goal to control an audio amplifier's power from a linux console though.. If what you mean is to control an *amplifier* then the other suggestions given here are good options. However, if you are refering to a *receiver*, then you can control much,

Re: [mythtv-users] Seasonic PS, WAS: Silent Fan for Socket A (AthlonXP 3000)

2005-12-05 Thread Meatwad
Raphael Pooser wrote: Slightly off-topic, is anyone using a Seasonic power supply? I was reading some reviews and they sound promising. 80+ efficiency across all loads sounds like a really good idea for and media center machine. If they are as quiet as the reviewers claim, I'll probably switch

Re: [mythtv-users] Please spend the time to write or call your representatives

2005-12-24 Thread Meatwad
Dewey Smolka wrote: They don't care what you watch as long as they can turn your screen into a billboard for 10-20 minutes per hour. With digital cable, they can tell at the source what you're watching -- no need to fuss around with Nielson diaries or PeopleMeters. What's kind of spooky is that

Re: [mythtv-users] XM Radio Functionality in Myth

2006-01-10 Thread Meatwad
Matt wrote: > Hello, > >I did a little searching, but never found any real discussion on > integrating XM (or other satellite radio) into MythTV. Are any of the > developers interested in this? I bring it up because over Christmas, > my family and I subscribed to XM radio. While I can hook

Re: [mythtv-users] Intermittant high disk activity

2006-01-16 Thread Meatwad
>On Monday 16 January 2006 16:41, mike choy wrote: >> Hi Team >> >> Having just put my SUSE 10.0 Myth machine into production with 0.18.1 >> all seems to be well except that >> every now and then the front end video pauses, and the disk activity >> light goes like crazy, almost as if the machine >

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-17 Thread Meatwad
Richard Bronosky wrote: > Why is it that Bose can use those tiny little cube speakers for there > flag ship product, but their in-wall speakers have to have a 8 3/4" by > 6" face plate? Bose use tiny little cube speakers in their flagship product because a) they have a very high WAF, b)they are

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-17 Thread Meatwad
Richard Bronosky wrote: > I'm also under the impression that "enclosure less drivers" suck. > Unfortunately in this home renovation form comes before function. I'm > going for the Wife Acceptance Factor. They do for lower frequencies. If you are renovating, you can build an appropriate backbo

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-17 Thread Meatwad
Steve Adeff wrote: > you can also build a subwoofer into the floor. It was an option I gave my > parents to do this for the home theatre room being built into their remodel. > > If your tearing open your walls you could build your own enclosures for in > wall speakers. Volume distribution matte

Re: [mythtv-users] Slightly OT: receiver input buzzing/humming

2006-01-17 Thread Meatwad
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've got a Yamaha HTR-5550 receiver that receives input from (among > other places) my mythtv box. This is an analog input: the cord is a > male 1/8" stereo plug (PC side) that splits into two RCA connectors > (amp side). The motherboard is the Chaintech 7NIF2. > > Rece

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-18 Thread Meatwad
Steve Adeff wrote: > On Tuesday 17 January 2006 22:19, Meatwad wrote: > >>* Here is the de facto article I refer prospective clients to when they >>bring up Bose. If they still have a thing for Bose, I know they are >>going to be PITA customer and I politely drop them l

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-18 Thread Meatwad
Richard Bronosky wrote: > So, with that said, I'm shooting for the $1000 for all 5 and a sub > range. The greatest challenge is that there is no back wall or right > wall to this viewing space. You can see what I'm talking about on my > flickr page. The TV is going above the fireplace. Pict

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-18 Thread Meatwad
Greg Woods wrote: > I was surprised to see all the anti-Bose venom here. My Bose system > (with the cube speakers) works pretty well for us, that's all I know. > The cube speakers are also very easy to mount and position pretty much > anywhere you need them. > > I'm not an audiophile, but I am so

Re: [mythtv-users] Silverstone Lascala 17 Case

2006-01-18 Thread Meatwad
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, > > I'm thinking of replacing my current FE with an HD-capable FE, and was > thinking of putting it all in Silverstone Lascala 17 case: > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811163055 . > > Is anyone using one of these? And failing that, any other

Re: [mythtv-users] Slightly OT: receiver input buzzing/humming

2006-01-18 Thread Meatwad
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:20:40 -0600 > > From: Meatwad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > All excellent points! Only one question: > > > - If same circuit is not possible, try moving all HT equipment to > > circuits fed

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!!

2006-01-18 Thread Meatwad
Steve Adeff wrote: > On Wednesday 18 January 2006 19:27, Meatwad wrote: > >>All right. I was a little strong when I called their in-walls 'awful' >>earlier but then I've had the benefit of routinely listening to a very >>wide selection of loudspeakers

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for high WAF in-wall speakers!! Update: Speakers ordered!

2006-01-23 Thread Meatwad
Richard Bronosky wrote: > Thank you to Meatwad and others for the directional guidance. I looked > at the Sonance Quintette 522QR (45 Watt, 5-1/4 PolyP perpendicular > woofer, 3/4" Cloth pivoting tweeter) > <http://sonance.com/subs/products.php?category_id=74>. After f

Re: [mythtv-users] Looking for a good wireless keyboard with touchpad, trackball, or joystick.

2006-01-24 Thread Meatwad
Richard Bronosky wrote: > Before I by one of these > http://www.byopvr.com/Sections+index-req-printpage-artid-15.html I want > to know what compact wireless keyboards you guys like. > > I got great advise on speakers, so I'm sticking with the email list. http://www.notestation.com/ack581.htm just

Re: [mythtv-users] Mythtv rebooting system

2006-01-28 Thread Meatwad
> I just noticed that is was 38 years ago this week when I started my > first "Computer Programming" class. They were having trouble with the > machine (IBM 1620) and had to remove some cover plates to get better > cooling. Well I'm 38 years myself last November but I do recall attendance,