Frank Simorjay wrote:
As a new user to this list please be kind.
I'm trying to get a grasp of the ability to use a backend/frontend
model for my installation of mythtv.
I have a pcHDTV in a backend system with dual 1 Gig procs, and lots of
disk space. The deal is that the backend is also a racked server I
plan on leaving in my server room (currently running a fresh install
of Fedora3). So with this in mind do I still have to equip this box
with a decoder(video card)? Can I do a very basic install of X on
this system. Use a frontend with my
You need some kind of graphics card, just to install the system. But you
can buy any old cheapo linux supported card, or use the onboard video if
your motherboard has it, since you don't need decoder functionality.
For the frontend, unfortunately you still need something fairly powerful
because you want to do HDTV. Others will be able to better advise.
Jules
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