As I mentioned in the other thread, I'd like to work up a web-based
survey to help us get a better idea about our userbase.
Here are some ideas for questions. They are not numbered because the
numbering is up for debate too. Please provide suggestions for other
questions, removals, rewordings, etc.
== NOTE: Don't actually fill out this survey. I'm just soliciting
feedback on the questions.
Introduction
------------
<Blurb about the survey, our intent, how the data will (and won't) be
used, etc.>
#. First Name (optional): [string limit 50]
Optional, but helps us separate multiple submissions from the
same IP address.
#. Are you currently running HTPC software?
(o) Not yet, but I plan to
( ) Yes, and I'm using Freevo
( ) Yes, and I'm using MythTV
( ) Yes, and I'm using some other software:
[Please specify other software]
#. Captcha (required): lame x+y math puzzle
Demographics
------------
(Note: If you're not currently using Freevo, please consider all
mentions of Freevo below to mean "Freevo or other HTPC software.")
All questions in this section are optional, but will help us understand
our audience. Unless otherwise specified, the questions apply to the
individual who installs and maintains the Freevo installation.
#. Country:
[ Decline to answer |v| ] (option list)
[ ------------------------ ]
[ Country list here ... ]
#. Age:
(o) Decline to answer
( ) < 18
( ) 18-25
( ) 26-35
( ) 36-50
( ) > 50
#. Describe the users of Freevo (or other HTPC software)
in your household:
(o) Decline to answer
( ) Single user (just me)
( ) Multiple adults
( ) One or more adults and children
( ) Just children
#. Which of these best describes your Linux literacy?
(o) Decline to answer
( ) Basic skills: installing software more complicated than
Next/Next/Finish is too difficult
( ) Intermediate: if the instructions are clear and
straightforward,
I can work through the process, even if it requires typing
commands at the shell.
( ) Advanced: my bash-fu is strong.
Hardware and Software
---------------------
We'd like to find out more about the hardware and software you use.
#. Which Linux distribution or OS do you use on your system
running Freevo?
(o) Don't know
( ) Fedora
( ) Ubuntu
( ) Debian
( ) Gentoo
( ) openSUSE
( ) Mandriva
( ) Other: [Please specify]
#. Which version of Python are you currently using on your system
running Freevo?
Can be checked with: python --version
(o) Don't know
( ) Python 2.3 or earlier
( ) Python 2.4
( ) Python 2.5
( ) Python 2.6 or later
#. Video card or graphics chipset of your system running Freevo:
This can often be determined by running <code>lspci | grep -i
vga</code> at the shell.
(Chipset names will be linked to wiki article for more info)
(o) Don't know
( ) NVIDIA GeForce 5000 series or older
( ) NVIDIA GeForce 6000 series
( ) NVIDIA GeForce 7000 series
( ) NVIDIA GeForce 8000 series
( ) NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series or newer
( ) Intel GMA 900, 950, 3000, 3100 (not X3000 or X3100) or older
( ) Intel GMA X3000 or X3100
( ) Intel GMA X3500 or X4500
( ) ATI R200 or older (Radeon [not HD] 9250 series or older)
( ) ATI R300 to R600 (Radeon HD 3000 series or older)
( ) ATI R700 or better (Radeon HD 4000 series or newer)
( ) Matrox (Any)
( ) Other: [Please specify]
#. Are you willing to run closed-source video drivers?
(o) No
( ) Yes
#. Amount of video RAM (or closest approximation) of your system
running Freevo:
(o) Don't know
( ) 32MB or less
( ) 64MB
( ) 128MB
( ) 256MB or more
#. CPU (or closest approximation) of your system running Freevo:
(o) Single core under 2.6GHz
( ) Single core at 2.6GHz or faster
( ) Dual (or more) cores under 2.0GHz
( ) Dual (or more) cores between 2.0GHz and 2.4GHz
( ) Dual (or more) cores above 2.4GHz
#. Would you be willing to upgrade your video card or other hardware
to support Freevo 2?
For standard definition (480p/576p), Freevo 2 will best run with
a Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz (or equivalent AMD) or better, 512MB RAM,
and NVIDIA GeForce 6000 or Intel GMA 900 or better.
For high definition (720p/1080p), Freevo 2 will best run with a
Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz (or equivalent AMD) or better, 1G RAM, and
NVIDIA GeForce 8000 or Intel GMA X3000 or better.
(o) No, I am not willing to upgrade.
( ) My computer is already good enough to run Freevo 2.
( ) No, because my computer is not easily upgradable.
( ) Yes, but will not spend more than $50 USD (35 euros)
( ) Yes, but will not spend more than $100 USD (75 euros)
( ) Yes, but will not spend more than $200 USD (150 euros)
( ) Yes, and am willing spend more than $200 USD (150 euros)
#. Which of the following best describes your setup:
(o) I have a dedicated HTPC for my living area
( ) I'm using a second display on my existing PC for HTPC
( ) I periodically run HTPC software on my primary PC for
media content.
( ) Other: [Please describe]
#. What best describes the primary display of your HTPC:
(o) LCD panel geared toward PCs
( ) CRT television
( ) LCD or Plasma television at 1280x720 or 1365x768
( ) LCD or Plasma television at 1920x1080
#. Does your display accept a 24Hz signal?
(o) Don't know
( ) No
( ) Yes, but I don't use it (e.g. because I own a Panasonic
and the crappy 48Hz flicker makes my eyes explode)
( ) Yes, and I'd like to use it (e.g. because I paid a small
fortune for a Pioneer display that does proper 24Hz)
Software Usage
--------------
This section explores how you use Freevo:
#. Your primary use for Freevo is:
(o) Playback of video rips and DVDs
( ) Watching live TV with time shifting
( ) TV capture and playback of recordings
( ) Music
( ) Photos
( ) Games
#. The following features of HTPC software are important to you
(check all that apply):
[ ] Browse and play video rips (AVI, MKV, etc)
[ ] DVD playback (DVD discs and DVD ISOs)
[ ] TV capture and playback
[ ] Live TV with time shifting
[ ] Support for multiple tuner cards
[ ] Browse and play music (MP3, Ogg, etc.)
[ ] Browse and view images
[ ] Play games
[ ] Smooth, well-integrated user interface
[ ] User interface animations and other bling
[ ] Video on-screen display
[ ] Password (or number code) protect certain media
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