[olug] Best Linux media center program

[Bill Eberly]

Well, I actually already have the hardware, its just a matter of what I'm
going to run on it. I've heard a lot of good things about xbmc, but the
Linux port seems to be a while off still.

On 10/10/07, DYNATRON tech <dynatron at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> yes!
>
> a modified xbox running xbox media center.
> it's the future of video entertainment. plays every media file i throw at
> it, even with minimal updates.
>
> you can put ANY size of IDE hard drive in it, you can run homebrew
> software
> (including python!), and it runs an ftp server, http server, and as well
> as
> a client side for many things (samba, iTunes, etc.). i even browse the web
> and check my e-mail on it (using mostly python!).
> it also still plays xbox games as well as emulates most other systems very
> well. i even have a DOS emulator that i run the old ultima games on.
>
> it's the coolest thing i've ever seen, and i've been a nerd since birth.
> since i got my wireless controllers, i haven't even touched my TV remote.
> i haven't seen a tv commercial in years because i watch shows ad-free on
> the
> xbox.
> i tried to promote it on this list once and i had not one response to my
> thread.
> very disappointing......
>
> let me know if you are interested.
> i can sell you one, or walk you through the process.
> i'll even help you put it together in my lab if you buy the parts.
> i've got plenty.
>
> i gotta say, the lack of response to my original thread has been the
> greatest let down i've ever had from linux community.
>
> but go ahead and spend 1000 bucks for your MythTV setup.
>
> if you've already got the xbox, you've got half of the expense covered.
> if you don't have an xbox, i've got a shipment of 10 on the way.
>
> which brings me to my next thread...
>
>
>
>
> On 10/9/07, Bill Eberly <imjustabill at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm putting together a media center box that I can hook up to my tv.
> Music
> > playback will be the top priority, but I'll be using it for video as
> well.
> > I
> > don't have a TV tuner (or even cable tv), so recording shows isn't
> > important. I've tried out mythtv but it has a lousy music interface.
> > Freevo
> > seems to be a bit closer to what I'm looking for, but I'd like to know
> if
> > anyone else has suggestions.
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