>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/04/05 11:24 AM >>> > On a frontend only machine, ( no capture card ) what is the > best option for a remote control? > Are there any inexpensive options to add a remote > control to a PC that interfaces well with lirc/mythtv? > > Recomendations? Experiences? > > Thank you, > > Mark
I *highly* recommend a wireless keyboard like an airboard, coupled with a learning remote. I messed around with LIRC for a while, and got it working fairly good. But there were occasions where I wanted to have a keyboard (like if Myth segfaulted or the machine went otherwise unresponsive), and since plugging in a keyboard or mouse while the system is powered on is generally a no-no, I always had to ssh in to the box, shut it down, plug the keyboard in, fire it back up, etc. Then I have no reason to have the keyboard. I like LIRC, I just don't want to have to deal with it on a system like Myth where there will be all sorts and ages of people using it. Once LIRC gets every issue ironed out and I don't need to worry about compiling from source or adding in patches that may or may not fix my problem, I may try it again. I rarely have focus problems. The myth developers have done a pretty good job of handing focus back to where it belongs. At least I think they are the ones doing it. Once I figure out the jump points in myth and remap some of the xine keys, I'll be extremely happy with that solution. The IR receivers for the keyboards even work with the Xantech and other IR repeater systems out there! Paul
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