Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote: > I would like to replace the player with a computer. I don't need much, but > what I need is the ability to play a DVD including the menus and play > files using MP1/2/4 compression as .avi or .mov files. VLC plays > the DVDs fine, Mplayer gets the ones that VLC does not. > > What I'm looking for is a simple, low res (no more than 800x600) GUI > that ANYONE can operate. A source for either a wireless remote control > RECEIVER in Israel would be appreciated, but I can use a wireless mouse > if I have to.
Look for MythTV, Debian has it packaged or you can find a specific distribution for it. It has the ability to record TV which is touted as its main feature, but TTBoMK it can also be used just to play DVDs. Disclaimer: I've never tried it for real, but that's what I would consider for your needs. Baruch ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
