Just got a free G5/1.6 with 2 DVI ports of different sizes (pardon my ignorance, but I didn't even know what DVI was until I got this machine). I ordered a DVI to VGA adapter (before realizing my current monitors have DVI too - I just didn't have cords) and because it only came with the stock 256MB of RAM, I've ordered 2GB RAM for it too. I was going to use it as a media server for two G4s (and possibly two G3s as well), but have just (re)discovered XBMC and understand it has support for Mac PPC now.
Now, I'm thinking of hooking up the G5/1.6 to my entertainment system (old equipment) and I'm wondering if it's possible/worth it to use the G5 in this way with XBMC. In hopes that someone has done something similar (or can figure out the worthiness by my description) here are my components: Sanyo MTS Stereo TV, RCA RT2770 Home Theater Receiver w/ USB, Samsung DVD Player w/USB, Motorola Digital Cable Box, and a 5 (wired) speaker system for the Dolby 2.0(?) Surround Sound. Oh, and I get Netflix on my Wii - wired network w/cable modem and router for the two G4s. Optionally there's also a Samsung DVD recorder that I'm not using at the moment. Is it possible/worth it to use an old G5 and XBMC like this? Or am I just being wacky? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
