This is normal syntax when starting myth through the init script due to how sudo is handling the home directory's .qt directory. If mythbackend isn't running however AFTER this, then this is a problem, and we will need more info. Closing the bug, if you have more troubles feel free top open it backup.
** Changed in: mythtv (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected -- Problems running mythtv-backend https://launchpad.net/bugs/55827 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs