>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/8/2005 9:19:30 AM >>> PAUL WILLIAMSON wrote:
<snip> >>As much as I hate to say this, you don't need the frontend >>either. But yes, if you want to use a frontend only >>configuration, there is no need for a backend if you don't >>need to record or access any of the cool extras (as you've >>noted). >Well, yes, we could all do without MythTV and use the tools on >their own, but MythTV provides a nice, simple interface for doing >many different things - simple enough for non-computer people >to use. This is the main attraction for me. I can put it in my living >room and connect it to my TV and it isn't like your using a >computer, but just another piece of a/v equipment...just like the >ReplayTV. All very good points. Especially if you want to run linux. BTW, are you running Red Flag linux? >Are you saying that the only value of MythTV is in the TV >scheduling and recording? I beg to differ.... ;) No, I'm saying that is a huge benefit, not the only one. That and it runs on linux. >I do, however, understand that the TV scheduling and recording >are the main attraction for some, but it would be nice if you could >(easily) remove those functions and just use the other functions, >since they are certainly very useful. You can. Just edit the theme and remove what you don't want. You need some knowledge of html, but it certainly isn't hard. I modified one of the themes to run on a frontend in the playroom of my house so that my daughters could only access the video menu and some specific web sites. Took me a few days to figure it out, but that simple change coupled with the video playlist feature in the upcoming .17, will make it an unbeatable combination IMHO. Now if I could just figure out how to squeeze what I need into a carputer running only a frontend with wireless file sync, I'd be a happy person! >Of course, I may eventually move out of China, or get >cable with international channels, or learn Chinese.... >so maybe I will eventually get a tuner card or something :) > >Max. Then you can just put the default theme back in and fire up the backend, add in the card and you'll be all set! Paul
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