[AuckLUG] MYTHTV(LINUX PVR)

[David Hawke]

Alan Nicholson wrote:
> Well it now looks like my Philips DVD player has developed a fault and needs 
> servicing.
>
> Given the cost of past servicing for Tvs and VCRs it may not be worth it and 
> will probably be more cost effective getting a cheap DVD player from Dick 
> Smith or similar.
>
> That said I wonder if I should consider starting the build of a Linux based 
> PVR instead. I guess I could start with just a plain vanilla recorder saving 
> to HDD and maybe a DVD burner incorporated into it. That way I'd get to 
> record and play DVDs just as I can (used to) do now. I have a brand new 160gb 
> SATA HDD and have to change my current DVD burner in my PC for a dual layer 
> burner so I'll also have a DVD Burner- which just leaves mobo, RAM,PSU and 
> Tunercard
>
> Couple of questions:
>
> Is there a good NZ site for newbie HTPC/MythTV/PVR builders.
> In reality how easy is it to get a good working system up and running - I'm no 
> Linux genius but I am willing to learn
> For a starter what is a recommended PC case with which to start. I guess it 
> does not need a FDD slot but probably needs the ability to take a IRC unit.
>
>   
Have a look at the following - there is an active group of mythtv bods in NZ

mythtvnz at lists.linuxnut.co.nz
http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/mythtvnz
Archives http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/mythtvnz/

David H