[TriLUG] Media Services and Linux

[Carl Crider]

I've wanted to build this for a couple of years, but have yet to roll the
dice.

XMBC front end w/MythTV backend.

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=PVR/Backend/NextPVR







On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Tarus Balog <tarus at opennms.org> wrote:

> Gang:
>
> I have been on a quest for the last two years to totally wean myself
> from Apple products toward using Linux full time. I have been moderately
> successful, and now run several Ubuntu desktops, an Android phone with
> Cyanogenmod, and an Asus router with Tomato.
>
> Where I am lacking is with media capture and streaming. For years I've
> used a Mac Mini with an EyeTV adapter as my DVR. I'm old school and get
> my television over the air. I also like using iTunes to stream music to
> various Airplay devices, mainly Apple Airport Express cubes with
> speakers plugged into the audio port. Since I run OS X on the Mini I can
> just use iTunes to stream.
>
> Any suggestions for getting similar functions with a pure Linux
> solution? I am drawn toward the Openelec project since it is a small
> installation of XBMC, but I can't seem to find the hardware specs on a
> complete turn key solution. It would have to have HDMI out, a TV capture
> function/card and at least one USB port for an external drive and
> another for an IR receiver. I want something small and quiet, just like
> the Mini.
>
> As for Airplay, the Logitech Squeezebox products look promising, but
> again my Google-fu is weak and I can't seem to find exactly what I'm
> looking for as far as using them under Linux.
>
> I would be interested in hearing how you folks handle your DVR needs
> with Linux, as well as any other experiences you care to share
> concerning media management and streaming.
>
> -T
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