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<div>A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user interface.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE does not utilize the KDE desktop as its display environment, however. Still, the KDE desktop is available from any Media director as a convenience.<br />
<br />
==Basic Layout==<br />
<br />
KDE follows a standard GUI window manager environment, in terms of layout, and should be familiar to most computer users upon first use. Menus, dialogue boxes, icons, application windows and other navigational graphic objects are all present in the environment.<br />
<br />
The default layout includes a "dock bar" at the bottom of the screen which contains the ubiquitous system menu, familiar to most computer users, several configurable quick start application icons, a selector (called the "pager") to switch between virtual desktops (duplicate screens that provide additional workspace), an area that indicates the running applications, a notification area with icons, and a digital clock.<br />
<br />
Each virtual screen, typically, duplicates the primary workspace (usually providing 4 screens). Icons can be placed in framed areas for organization. Widgets with various functionality can be placed on the screen.<br />
<br />
In short, KDE provides a very familiar and standard workspace for general use computing. Users can customize certain aspects of this workspace's appearance and performance.<br />
<br />
==Use within LinuxMCE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop option in LinuxMCE is not intended to provide a regular general use computing environment to LinuxMCE users. Rather, it is available to help users make use of the graphical applications in its environment to administer, repair, tweak and explore the LinuxMCE system.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE administrators and users should take care in using the environment, that they do not cause irreparable harm to their LinuxMCE installation. This is particularly the case since, as of the release of the 1004 Beta, all logins on Media Directors are done as root (the Linux superuser).<br />
<br />
Note: The KDE dock bar at the bottom of the desktop screen may cause the on-screen Orbiter in LinuxMCE to appear "offset" upwardly from its normal position, upon reentering the Orbiter screen. One possible work around for this problem may be to alter the dock's (or "panel's") behavior to cause it to auto-hide when the cursor icon is not in use with it. It appears that the KDE dock retains its tendency to reserve space for itself on the desktop, even after the user leaves the KDE desktop. The reserved space is the apparent source for the upward shift in the on-screen Orbiter, after KDE use, and enabling auto-hide appears to resolve the issue.<br />
<br />
Other residual effects may be present in the on-screen Orbiter, after KDE desktop use. It may be desirable for users to reset Media Directors after using the KDE desktop.<br />
<br />
==Reducing Performance Penalties of KDE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop environment, as of the 4.X versions, contains tools used enhance "social networking" and multimedia file availability to the users. The major tools, activated by default in KDE 4+, are the Akonadi server, Nepomuk and Stringi. These, taken together, are meant to enhance the user experience by scanning the available storage for media, personal contact related information, and other things which may enhance a user's ability to search for information. Unfortunately, as of Kubuntu 10.04, these features are inefficient, and can hog significant resources. Additionally, since LinuxMCE already has its own media detection routines, Akonadi, Nepomuk, and Stringi (the file search component) are redundant.<br />
<br />
To reduce performance impact of Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi, a user may consider deactivating them. LinuxMCE does not ulitize them, and deactivateing them will not cause problems on a LinuxMCE system. To deactivate them, a user can search the program menu in KDE for the system settings application. From there, the user can select the Advanced tab, and look for the file search icon as well as the system services icon. Careful search of these areas will reveal options to turn off these services. <br />
<br />
A more detailed description of how to deactivate Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi in KDE can be found by performing an internet search for doing so. Various sources provide the method, including some with screen shots, to perform the deactivation of these services.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=KDE_Desktop&diff=32163KDE Desktop2012-09-13T16:55:12Z<p>JaseP: /* Use within LinuxMCE */</p>
<hr />
<div>A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user interface.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE does not utilize the KDE desktop as its display environment, however. Still, the KDE desktop is available from any Media director as a convenience.<br />
<br />
==Basic Layout==<br />
<br />
KDE follows a standard GUI window manager environment, in terms of layout, and should be familiar to most computer users upon first use. Menus, dialogue boxes, icons, application windows and other navigational graphic objects are all present in the environment.<br />
<br />
The default layout includes a "dock bar" at the bottom of the screen which contains the ubiquitous system menu, familiar to most computer users, several configurable quick start application icons, a selector (called the "pager") to switch between virtual desktops (duplicate screens that provide additional workspace), an area that indicates the running applications, a notification area with icons, and a digital clock.<br />
<br />
Each virtual screen, typically, duplicates the primary workspace (usually providing 4 screens). Icons can be placed in framed areas for organization. Widgets with various functionality can be placed on the screen.<br />
<br />
In short, KDE provides a very familiar and standard workspace for general use computing. Users can customize certain aspects of this workspace's appearance and performance.<br />
<br />
==Use within LinuxMCE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop option in LinuxMCE is not intended to provide a regular general use computing environment to LinuxMCE users. Rather, it is available to help users make use of the graphical applications in its environment to administer, repair, tweak and explore the LinuxMCE system.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE administrators and users should take care in using the environment, that they do not cause irreparable harm to their LinuxMCE installation. This is particularly the case since, as of the release of the 1004 Beta, all logins on Media Directors are done as root (the Linux superuser).<br />
<br />
Note: The KDE dock bar at the bottom of the desktop screen may cause the on-screen Orbiter in LinuxMCE to appear "offset" upwardly from its normal position, upon reentering the Orbiter screen. One possible work around for this problem may be to alter the dock's (or "panel's") behavior to cause it to auto-hide when the cursor icon is not in use with it. It appears that the KDE dock retains its tendency to reserve space for itself on the desktop, even after the user leaves the KDE desktop. The reserved space is the apparent source for the upward shift in the on-screen Orbiter, after KDE use, and enabling auto-hide appears to resolve the issue.<br />
<br />
Other residual effects may be present in the on-screen Orbiter, after KDE desktop use. It may be desirable for users to reset Media Directors after using the KDE desktop.<br />
<br />
==Reducing Performance Penalties of KDE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop environment, as of the 4.X versions, contains tools used enhance "social networking" and multimedia file availability to the users. The major tools, activated by default in KDE 4+, are the Akonadi server, Nepomuk and Stringi. These, taken together, are meant to enhance the user experience by scanning the available storage for media, personal contact related information, and other things which may enhance a user's ability to search for information. Unfortunately, as of Kubuntu 10.04, these features are inefficient, and can hog significant resources. Additionally, since LinuxMCE already has its own media detection routines, Akonadi, Nepomuk, and Stringi (the file search component) are redundant.<br />
<br />
To reduce performance impact of Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi, a user may consider deactivating them. LinuxMCE does not ulitize them, and deactivateing them will not cause problems on a LinuxMCE system. To deactivate them, a user can search the program menu in KDE for the system settings application. From there, the user can select the Advanced tab, and look for the file search icon as well as the system services icon. Careful search of these areas will reveal options to turn off these services. <br />
<br />
A more detailed description of how to deactivate Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi in KDE can be found by performing an internet search for doing so. Various sources provide the method, including some with screen shots, to perform this deactivation of these services.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=KDE_Desktop&diff=32162KDE Desktop2012-09-13T16:52:59Z<p>JaseP: /* Use within LinuxMCE */</p>
<hr />
<div>A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user interface.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE does not utilize the KDE desktop as its display environment, however. Still, the KDE desktop is available from any Media director as a convenience.<br />
<br />
==Basic Layout==<br />
<br />
KDE follows a standard GUI window manager environment, in terms of layout, and should be familiar to most computer users upon first use. Menus, dialogue boxes, icons, application windows and other navigational graphic objects are all present in the environment.<br />
<br />
The default layout includes a "dock bar" at the bottom of the screen which contains the ubiquitous system menu, familiar to most computer users, several configurable quick start application icons, a selector (called the "pager") to switch between virtual desktops (duplicate screens that provide additional workspace), an area that indicates the running applications, a notification area with icons, and a digital clock.<br />
<br />
Each virtual screen, typically, duplicates the primary workspace (usually providing 4 screens). Icons can be placed in framed areas for organization. Widgets with various functionality can be placed on the screen.<br />
<br />
In short, KDE provides a very familiar and standard workspace for general use computing. Users can customize certain aspects of this workspace's appearance and performance.<br />
<br />
==Use within LinuxMCE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop option in LinuxMCE is not intended to provide a regular general use computing environment to LinuxMCE users. Rather, it is available to help users make use of the graphical applications in its environment to administer, repair, tweak and explore the LinuxMCE system.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE administrators and users should take care in using the environment, that they do not cause irreparable harm to their LinuxMCE installation. This is particularly the case since, as of the release of the 1004 Beta, all logins on Media Directors are done as root (the Linux superuser).<br />
<br />
Note: The KDE dock bar at the bottom of the desktop screen may cause the on-screen Orbiter in LinuxMCE to appear "offset" upwardly from its normal position, upon reentering the Orbiter screen. One possible work around for this problem may be to alter the dock's (or "panel's") behavior to cause it to auto-hide when the cursor icon is not in use with it. It appears that the KDE dock retains its tendency to reserve space for itself on the desktop, even after the user leaves the KDE desktop. The reserved space is the apparent source for the upward shift in the on-screen Orbiter, after KDE use, and enabling auto-hide appears to resolve the issue.<br />
<br />
Other residual effects may be present in the on-screen Orbiter, after KDE desktop use.<br />
<br />
==Reducing Performance Penalties of KDE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop environment, as of the 4.X versions, contains tools used enhance "social networking" and multimedia file availability to the users. The major tools, activated by default in KDE 4+, are the Akonadi server, Nepomuk and Stringi. These, taken together, are meant to enhance the user experience by scanning the available storage for media, personal contact related information, and other things which may enhance a user's ability to search for information. Unfortunately, as of Kubuntu 10.04, these features are inefficient, and can hog significant resources. Additionally, since LinuxMCE already has its own media detection routines, Akonadi, Nepomuk, and Stringi (the file search component) are redundant.<br />
<br />
To reduce performance impact of Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi, a user may consider deactivating them. LinuxMCE does not ulitize them, and deactivateing them will not cause problems on a LinuxMCE system. To deactivate them, a user can search the program menu in KDE for the system settings application. From there, the user can select the Advanced tab, and look for the file search icon as well as the system services icon. Careful search of these areas will reveal options to turn off these services. <br />
<br />
A more detailed description of how to deactivate Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi in KDE can be found by performing an internet search for doing so. Various sources provide the method, including some with screen shots, to perform this deactivation of these services.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=KDE_Desktop&diff=32161KDE Desktop2012-09-13T16:44:38Z<p>JaseP: /* Reducing Performance Penalties of KDE */</p>
<hr />
<div>A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user interface.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE does not utilize the KDE desktop as its display environment, however. Still, the KDE desktop is available from any Media director as a convenience.<br />
<br />
==Basic Layout==<br />
<br />
KDE follows a standard GUI window manager environment, in terms of layout, and should be familiar to most computer users upon first use. Menus, dialogue boxes, icons, application windows and other navigational graphic objects are all present in the environment.<br />
<br />
The default layout includes a "dock bar" at the bottom of the screen which contains the ubiquitous system menu, familiar to most computer users, several configurable quick start application icons, a selector (called the "pager") to switch between virtual desktops (duplicate screens that provide additional workspace), an area that indicates the running applications, a notification area with icons, and a digital clock.<br />
<br />
Each virtual screen, typically, duplicates the primary workspace (usually providing 4 screens). Icons can be placed in framed areas for organization. Widgets with various functionality can be placed on the screen.<br />
<br />
In short, KDE provides a very familiar and standard workspace for general use computing. Users can customize certain aspects of this workspace's appearance and performance.<br />
<br />
==Use within LinuxMCE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop option in LinuxMCE is not intended to provide a regular general use computing environment to LinuxMCE users. Rather, it is available to help users make use of the graphical applications in its environment to administer, repair, tweak and explore the LinuxMCE system.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE administrators and users should take care in using the environment, that they do not cause irreparable harm to their LinuxMCE installation. This is particularly the case since, as of the release of the 1004 Beta, all logins on Media Directors are done as root (the Linux superuser).<br />
<br />
Note: The KDE dock bar at the bottom of the desktop screen may cause the on-screen Orbiter in LinuxMCE to appear "offset" upwardly from its normal position, upon reentering the Orbiter screen. One possible work around for this problem may be to alter the dock's (or "panel's") behavior to cause it to auto-hide when the cursor icon is not in use with it. It appears that the KDE dock retains its tendency tonteserve space for itself on the desktop, even after the user leaves the KDE desktop.<br />
<br />
==Reducing Performance Penalties of KDE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop environment, as of the 4.X versions, contains tools used enhance "social networking" and multimedia file availability to the users. The major tools, activated by default in KDE 4+, are the Akonadi server, Nepomuk and Stringi. These, taken together, are meant to enhance the user experience by scanning the available storage for media, personal contact related information, and other things which may enhance a user's ability to search for information. Unfortunately, as of Kubuntu 10.04, these features are inefficient, and can hog significant resources. Additionally, since LinuxMCE already has its own media detection routines, Akonadi, Nepomuk, and Stringi (the file search component) are redundant.<br />
<br />
To reduce performance impact of Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi, a user may consider deactivating them. LinuxMCE does not ulitize them, and deactivateing them will not cause problems on a LinuxMCE system. To deactivate them, a user can search the program menu in KDE for the system settings application. From there, the user can select the Advanced tab, and look for the file search icon as well as the system services icon. Careful search of these areas will reveal options to turn off these services. <br />
<br />
A more detailed description of how to deactivate Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi in KDE can be found by performing an internet search for doing so. Various sources provide the method, including some with screen shots, to perform this deactivation of these services.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=KDE_Desktop&diff=32160KDE Desktop2012-09-13T16:43:10Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user interface.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE does not utilize the KDE desktop as its display environment, however. Still, the KDE desktop is available from any Media director as a convenience.<br />
<br />
==Basic Layout==<br />
<br />
KDE follows a standard GUI window manager environment, in terms of layout, and should be familiar to most computer users upon first use. Menus, dialogue boxes, icons, application windows and other navigational graphic objects are all present in the environment.<br />
<br />
The default layout includes a "dock bar" at the bottom of the screen which contains the ubiquitous system menu, familiar to most computer users, several configurable quick start application icons, a selector (called the "pager") to switch between virtual desktops (duplicate screens that provide additional workspace), an area that indicates the running applications, a notification area with icons, and a digital clock.<br />
<br />
Each virtual screen, typically, duplicates the primary workspace (usually providing 4 screens). Icons can be placed in framed areas for organization. Widgets with various functionality can be placed on the screen.<br />
<br />
In short, KDE provides a very familiar and standard workspace for general use computing. Users can customize certain aspects of this workspace's appearance and performance.<br />
<br />
==Use within LinuxMCE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop option in LinuxMCE is not intended to provide a regular general use computing environment to LinuxMCE users. Rather, it is available to help users make use of the graphical applications in its environment to administer, repair, tweak and explore the LinuxMCE system.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE administrators and users should take care in using the environment, that they do not cause irreparable harm to their LinuxMCE installation. This is particularly the case since, as of the release of the 1004 Beta, all logins on Media Directors are done as root (the Linux superuser).<br />
<br />
Note: The KDE dock bar at the bottom of the desktop screen may cause the on-screen Orbiter in LinuxMCE to appear "offset" upwardly from its normal position, upon reentering the Orbiter screen. One possible work around for this problem may be to alter the dock's (or "panel's") behavior to cause it to auto-hide when the cursor icon is not in use with it. It appears that the KDE dock retains its tendency tonteserve space for itself on the desktop, even after the user leaves the KDE desktop.<br />
<br />
==Reducing Performance Penalties of KDE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop environment, as of the 4.X versions, contains tools used enhance "social networking" and multimedia file availability to the users. The major tools, on by default in KDE 4+, are the Akonadi server, Nepomuk and Stringi. These, taken together, are meant to enhance the user experience by scanning the available storage for media, personal contact related information, and other things which may enhance a user's ability to search for information. Unfortunately, as of Kubuntu 10.04, these features are inefficient, and can hog significant resources. Additionally, since LinuxMCE already has its own media detection routines, Akonadi, Nepomuk, and Stringi (the file search component) are redundant.<br />
<br />
To reduce performance impact of Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi, a user may consider deactivating them. LinuxMCE does not ulitize them, and deactivateing them will not cause problems on a LinuxMCE system. To deactivate them, a user can search the program menu in KDE for the system settings application. From there, the user can select the Advanced tab, and look for the file search icon as well as the system services icon. Careful search of these areas will reveal options to turn off these services. <br />
<br />
A more detailed description of how to deactivate Akonadi, Nepomuk and Stringi in KDE can be found by performing an internet search for doing so. Various sources provide the method, including some with screen shots, to perform this deactivation of these services.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=KDE_Desktop&diff=32159KDE Desktop2012-09-13T16:28:45Z<p>JaseP: Created page with "A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user in..."</p>
<hr />
<div>A LinuxMCE installation is built upon a Kubuntu distribution. Kubuntu is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution which uses the KDE desktop environment as it's primary user interface.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE does not utilize the KDE desktop as its display environment, however. Still, the KDE desktop is available from any Media director as a convenience.<br />
<br />
==Basic Layout==<br />
<br />
KDE follows a standard GUI window manager environment, in terms of layout, and should be familiar to most computer users upon first use. Menus, dialogue boxes, icons, application windows and other navigational graphic objects are all present in the environment.<br />
<br />
The default layout includes a "dock bar" at the bottom of the screen which contains the ubiquitous system menu, familiar to most computer users, several configurable quick start application icons, a selector (called the "pager") to switch between virtual desktops (duplicate screens that provide additional workspace), an area that indicates the running applications, a notification area with icons, and a digital clock.<br />
<br />
Each virtual screen, typically, duplicates the primary workspace (usually providing 4 screens). Icons can be placed in framed areas for organization. Widgets with various functionality can be placed on the screen.<br />
<br />
In short, KDE provides a very familiar and standard workspace for general use computing. Users can customize certain aspects of this workspace's appearance and performance.<br />
<br />
==Use within LinuxMCE==<br />
<br />
The KDE desktop option in LinuxMCE is not intended to provide a regular general use computing environment to LinuxMCE users. Rather, it is available to help users make use of the graphical applications in its environment to administer, repair, tweak and explore the LinuxMCE system.<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE administrators and users should take care in using the environment, that they do not cause irreparable harm to their LinuxMCE installation. This is particularly the case since, as of the release of the 1004 Beta, all logins on Media Directors are done as root (the Linux superuser).<br />
<br />
Note: The KDE dock bar at the bottom of the desktop screen may cause the on-screen Orbiter in LinuxMCE to appear "offset" upwardly from its normal position, upon reentering the Orbiter screen. One possible work around for this problem may be to alter the dock's (or "panel's") behavior to cause it to auto-hide when the cursor icon is not in use with it. It appears that the KDE dock retains its tendency tonteserve space for itself on the desktop, even after the user leaves the KDE desktop.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31927Glossary2012-08-22T16:09:01Z<p>JaseP: /* A through G */</p>
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<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
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This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
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'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
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==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
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Content Pending...<br />
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==A through G==<br />
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'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
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'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
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'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
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'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
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'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
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'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
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'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
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'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
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'''CSS''': Content Scrambling System - The weak encryption protocol used to scramble the content of most commercially available DVD disks. It is up to the User of a LinuxMCE system to determine if adding the appropriate libraries necessary to decrypt CSS are legal and appropriate in their jurisdiction, and to install those libraries themselves, should they determine so.<br />
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'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
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'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
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'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
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'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
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'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVB-T2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
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'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
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'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
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'''GNU''': GNU is Not Unix - A recursive anagram used to denote software developed under the Free Software Foundation (FSF) GNU project, and released under the General Public License (GPL). GNU software is a large portion of what a typical Linux based Operating System is comprised of, the Linux kernel being a separate, but crucial component.<br />
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'''GPL''': General Public License - A software license which is typically described as "Copyleft." The GPL license versions most typically used in Open Source software are the GPL v. 2, GPL v. 3, and the L-GPL, which provide for various requirements for additional or altered code to be contributed back to the project and/or permission to "hook" into the software with or without being released under that license.<br />
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'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
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==H through N==<br />
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'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
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::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
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::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
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::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
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'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
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'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
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'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
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'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
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'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
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'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
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'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
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'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - An uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by Linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31926Glossary2012-08-22T16:08:24Z<p>JaseP: /* A through G */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''CSS''': Content Scrambling System - The weak encryption protocol used to scramble the content of most commercially available DVD disks. It is up to the User of a LinuxMCE system to determine if adding the appropriate libraries necessary to decrypt CSS are legal and appropriate in their jurisdiction, and to install those libraries themselves, should they determine so.<br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVB-T2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GNU''': GNU is Not Unix - A recursive anagram used to denote software developed under the Free Software Foundation (FSF) GNU project, and released under the General Public License (GPL). GNU software is a large portion of what a typical Linux based Operating System is comprised of, the Linux kernel being a separate, but crucial component.<br />
<br />
GPL: General Public License - A software license which is typically described as "Copyleft." The GPL license versions most typically used in Open Source software are the GPL v. 2, GPL v. 3, and the L-GPL, which provide for various requirements for additional or altered code to be contributed back to the project and/or permission to "hook" into the software with or without being released under that license.<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - An uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by Linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31925Glossary2012-08-22T15:54:43Z<p>JaseP: /* O through U */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''CSS''': Content Scrambling System - The weak encryption protocol used to scramble the content of most commercially available DVD disks. It is up to the User of a LinuxMCE system to determine if adding the appropriate libraries necessary to decrypt CSS are legal and appropriate in their jurisdiction, and to install those libraries themselves, should they determine so.<br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVB-T2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - An uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by Linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31924Glossary2012-08-22T15:54:15Z<p>JaseP: /* O through U */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''CSS''': Content Scrambling System - The weak encryption protocol used to scramble the content of most commercially available DVD disks. It is up to the User of a LinuxMCE system to determine if adding the appropriate libraries necessary to decrypt CSS are legal and appropriate in their jurisdiction, and to install those libraries themselves, should they determine so.<br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVB-T2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - An uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31923Glossary2012-08-22T15:51:51Z<p>JaseP: /* A through G */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''CSS''': Content Scrambling System - The weak encryption protocol used to scramble the content of most commercially available DVD disks. It is up to the User of a LinuxMCE system to determine if adding the appropriate libraries necessary to decrypt CSS are legal and appropriate in their jurisdiction, and to install those libraries themselves, should they determine so.<br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVB-T2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31922Glossary2012-08-22T15:42:50Z<p>JaseP: /* A through G */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVB-T2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31921Glossary2012-08-22T15:29:13Z<p>JaseP: /* Glossary of Terms */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.''<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31920Glossary2012-08-22T15:28:26Z<p>JaseP: /* Not sorted and formatted */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
'''''Note''': Users adding large blocks of text for integration into the Glossary may paste the bulk text here prior to re-working, formatting and putting the entries into their proper position in the Glossary sorting structure (sort is by Alpha).''</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31919Glossary2012-08-22T15:24:28Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Community''': Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''Dev''': Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''Tester''': Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31918Glossary2012-08-22T15:20:54Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
'''User''': A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
Dev: Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Tester: Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
Community: Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31917Glossary2012-08-22T15:19:07Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''Orbiter''': A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''Template''': A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
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<br />
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<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Dev: Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
User: A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
Tester: Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
Community: Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31916Glossary2012-08-22T15:15:12Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''Core''': The primary computer in the LinuxMCE network, the device containing LinuxMCE files and directories.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DCE/dcerouter''': The function of the LinuxMCE Core that directs commands to various plugins and devices.<br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
'''GSD''': Generic Serial Device - A device template in LinuxMCE, for serial devices that are not specifically given their own template.<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''ls (POSIX/Linux command)''': List - The Linux list command. Displays a lisiting of the contents of a directory (folder) from a command line terminal. Related commands; lsusb (lists USB devices attached to the system), lspci (lists PCI attached devices), and similar commands.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MD''': Media Director - The term used to describe diskless nodes, which store their image on the Core and are capable of displaying media.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''Project''': A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''tty (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to the TTY system, which is central to Unix like systems, and the virtual terminals attached to the system, the drivers used to connect them, and can also refer to the designations of those devices (e.g.: ttyusb0; referring to the first USB device in some Linux distribution's architecture). <br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Orbiter: A device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media.<br />
<br />
Template: A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary.<br />
<br />
Dev: Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s).<br />
<br />
User: A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of LinuxMCE is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of LinuxMCE.<br />
<br />
Tester: Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free.<br />
<br />
Community: Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project.</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31914Glossary2012-08-22T14:51:13Z<p>JaseP: /* V through Z */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''': Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
<br />
tty = <br />
<br />
ls - lsusb, lspci, etc<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE common terms<br />
<br />
Core = The primary computer in the lmce network, the device containing lmce files and directories <br />
<br />
DCE/dcerouter = The function of the lmce core that directs commands to various plugins and devices <br />
<br />
GSD = Generic Serial Device<br />
<br />
MD = Media Director, the term used to describe diskless nodes which store their image on the core and are capable of displaying media<br />
<br />
Orbiter = a device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media<br />
<br />
Template = A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary<br />
<br />
Dev = Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s)<br />
<br />
User = A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of lmce is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of lmce<br />
<br />
Tester = Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free <br />
<br />
Community = Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project<br />
<br />
Project = A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31913Glossary2012-08-22T14:46:04Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
::Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
::Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
::BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''' = Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
<br />
tty = <br />
<br />
ls - lsusb, lspci, etc<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE common terms<br />
<br />
Core = The primary computer in the lmce network, the device containing lmce files and directories <br />
<br />
DCE/dcerouter = The function of the lmce core that directs commands to various plugins and devices <br />
<br />
GSD = Generic Serial Device<br />
<br />
MD = Media Director, the term used to describe diskless nodes which store their image on the core and are capable of displaying media<br />
<br />
Orbiter = a device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media<br />
<br />
Template = A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary<br />
<br />
Dev = Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s)<br />
<br />
User = A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of lmce is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of lmce<br />
<br />
Tester = Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free <br />
<br />
Community = Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project<br />
<br />
Project = A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31912Glossary2012-08-22T14:44:04Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss.<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''HDD''': Hard Drive Disk - As the BIOS understands;<br />
<br />
Detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0. Example; hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions.<br />
<br />
Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions.<br />
<br />
BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as; hdd0,0 ... hdd0,1 ... hdd1,0 & hdd1,1 where Linux recognizes; sda1 ... sda2 ... sdb1 & sdb2<br />
<br />
'''HDMI''': High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IDE''': Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS.<br />
<br />
'''MotherBoard''': (also; MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard) The main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports to connect other devices.<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''PATA''': Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility.<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''root (POSIX/Linux term)''': Can refer to the Administrator account of a Linux system or, alternatively, it can refer the the primary hard drive partition, depending on usage. <br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''SATA''': Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc.<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''SIP''': Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - A signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via.<br />
<br />
'''sudo (POSIX/Linux command)''': Super User DO - A command to escalate privileges in a (typically) Linux system. Requires the sudo system to be installed (default in LinuxMCE) and for the user to be on the sudoers list.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''terminal (POSIX/Linux term)''': Refers to a Linux command line interface screen, either one of several designated virtual terminals, or an application which provides a windowed virtual terminal. Typically, the graphical user interface of a Linux system is provided on terminal 7 (acquired by using the Ctrl-Alt-F7 key combination if the user is using a different virtual terminal).<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''' = Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
'''VOIP''': Voice Over Internet Protocol - Examples include; Skype, Google-Talk, etc.<br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
<br />
tty = <br />
<br />
ls - lsusb, lspci, etc<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE common terms<br />
<br />
Core = The primary computer in the lmce network, the device containing lmce files and directories <br />
<br />
DCE/dcerouter = The function of the lmce core that directs commands to various plugins and devices <br />
<br />
GSD = Generic Serial Device<br />
<br />
MD = Media Director, the term used to describe diskless nodes which store their image on the core and are capable of displaying media<br />
<br />
Orbiter = a device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media<br />
<br />
Template = A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary<br />
<br />
Dev = Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s)<br />
<br />
User = A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of lmce is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of lmce<br />
<br />
Tester = Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free <br />
<br />
Community = Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project<br />
<br />
Project = A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31911Glossary2012-08-22T13:41:09Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS .<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''' = Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
IDE = Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard<br />
<br />
MotherBoard = the main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports for other devices to connect to MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard - see Motherboard<br />
<br />
SATA = Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc<br />
<br />
PATA = Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility<br />
<br />
HDD = Hard Drive Disk - as BIOS understands detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0, example hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions. Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions. BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as 'hdd0,0 hdd0,1 hdd1, 0 & hdd1,1' where linux recognizes 'sda1, sda2, sdb1 & sdb2'<br />
<br />
HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
VOIP = Voice Over Internet Protocol -<br />
<br />
SIP = Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - this is a signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via<br />
<br />
Linux Terms:<br />
<br />
sudo = Super User DO -<br />
<br />
root = <br />
<br />
terminal = <br />
<br />
tty = <br />
<br />
ls - lsusb, lspci, etc<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE common terms<br />
<br />
Core = The primary computer in the lmce network, the device containing lmce files and directories <br />
<br />
DCE/dcerouter = The function of the lmce core that directs commands to various plugins and devices <br />
<br />
GSD = Generic Serial Device<br />
<br />
MD = Media Director, the term used to describe diskless nodes which store their image on the core and are capable of displaying media<br />
<br />
Orbiter = a device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media<br />
<br />
Template = A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary<br />
<br />
Dev = Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s)<br />
<br />
User = A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of lmce is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of lmce<br />
<br />
Tester = Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free <br />
<br />
Community = Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project<br />
<br />
Project = A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31910Glossary2012-08-22T13:39:44Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS .<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
'''Router (networking)''': A device that reads incoming packets and sends them to only the addressed client (typically enabled as DHCP controller for the network).<br />
<br />
'''Serial Connector/Port''': (also; RS-232) A 9 pin connector (or sometimes abbreviated to a 5 pin connector) on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial. Sometimes referred to as D-Sub 9.<br />
<br />
'''Switch (networking)''': A device that forwards packets of information along a network, addressing is allowed but the device does not give new devices IP addresses. Typical appearance of a switch is a small, router-like box with Ethernet ports and a port for an external power source.<br />
<br />
'''TCP/IP''': Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - Transmission protocol used on both intranets and the Internet. Each connection is assign an "IP Address," used to identify it across the network.<br />
<br />
'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular USB plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square USB plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==V through Z==<br />
<br />
'''VGA''' = Video Graphics Array (standard 15 pin, blue rectangular monitor plug) <br />
<br />
==Not sorted and formatted==<br />
<br />
IDE = Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard<br />
<br />
MotherBoard = the main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports for other devices to connect to MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard - see Motherboard<br />
<br />
SATA = Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc<br />
<br />
PATA = Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility<br />
<br />
HDD = Hard Drive Disk - as BIOS understands detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0, example hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions. Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions. BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as 'hdd0,0 hdd0,1 hdd1, 0 & hdd1,1' where linux recognizes 'sda1, sda2, sdb1 & sdb2'<br />
<br />
HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector.<br />
<br />
VOIP = Voice Over Internet Protocol -<br />
<br />
SIP = Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - this is a signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via<br />
<br />
Linux Terms:<br />
sudo = Super User DO -<br />
<br />
root = <br />
<br />
terminal = <br />
<br />
tty = <br />
<br />
ls - lsusb, lspci, etc<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE common terms<br />
<br />
Core = The primary computer in the lmce network, the device containing lmce files and directories <br />
<br />
DCE/dcerouter = The function of the lmce core that directs commands to various plugins and devices <br />
<br />
GSD = Generic Serial Device<br />
<br />
MD = Media Director, the term used to describe diskless nodes which store their image on the core and are capable of displaying media<br />
<br />
Orbiter = a device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media<br />
<br />
Template = A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary<br />
<br />
Dev = Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s)<br />
<br />
User = A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of lmce is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of lmce<br />
<br />
Tester = Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free <br />
<br />
Community = Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project<br />
<br />
Project = A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31909Glossary2012-08-22T13:22:07Z<p>JaseP: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Glossary of Terms=<br />
<br />
This section of the wiki is dedicated to terminology and (extremely) basic explanations of core concepts.<br />
<br />
'''To Users''': Please help make this section more complete.<br />
<br />
==Terms Beginning with Numbers==<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==A through G==<br />
<br />
'''AP (networking, wireless)''' = Access Point - A connection point where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode.<br />
<br />
'''ATA''': Analog Telephone Adapter - An ATA is a device which provides an interface between a traditional "Plain Old Telephone Service" (POTS) telephone line and a computer system, potentially including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) bridging capabilities. Commonly found on ATAs are at least one standard telephone jack and one Ethernet jack. Examples of ATAs include the Linksys/Sipura SPA-3102 and the Obi110, among others.<br />
<br />
'''ATSC''': Advanced Television Systems Committee - ATSC is used to denote the North American digital television broadcast standards. ATSC standards replace the older, analog NTSC standards used before US Federal mandate required all broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. The European equivalent is called DVB. Supported resolutions include 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, among others.<br />
<br />
'''BIOS''': Basic Input Output System - A set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components, used to initialize a computer prior to loading a full Operating System (OS).<br />
<br />
'''CMOS''': Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss<br />
<br />
'''CPU''': Central Processing Unit - (also referred to as; proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core) Typical CPU manufacturers include; Intel, AMD and the various manufacturers of ARM type CPUs who are members of that consortium. <br />
<br />
'''DCE''': Data Communications Equipment - Refers to the DCE Router protocol that forms an essential part of the backbone of a LinuxMCE system. DCE Router allows the system to control seemingly disjointed applications and devices in a coherent manner. <br />
<br />
'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
<br />
'''DVB''': (includes DVB-T & DVBT2) Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB is used to denote the European and other regional digital television broadcast standards. DVB-T (and to a lessor extent DVB-T2, an extension of DVB-T) standards replace the older, analog PAL & SECAM standards used before regulatory mandates began requiring broadcasters to switch to digital broadcast for Over The Air (OTA) television transmissions. PAL is supposed to be completely supplanted by DVB by late 2012 through 2013 in most regions that use/used PAL.<br />
<br />
'''DVI''': Digital Visual Interface - A rectangular connector for digital video transmission (types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I).<br />
<br />
'''Eth0/Eth1''': Ethernet port 0 or 1 - Eth0 is the primary or first listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; External network), while Eth1 is the secondary or second listed Ethernet port (default installations of LinuxMCE make this; Internal network).<br />
<br />
==H through N==<br />
<br />
'''Hub (networking)''': A device that forwards all packets to all connected devices, each device then reads the packet to see if it contains information intended for it.<br />
<br />
'''IP''': Internet Protocol - In LinuxMCE; typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at.<br />
<br />
'''MAC''': Media Access Control address - The unique identifier of a connected hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS .<br />
<br />
'''NAS''': Networked Attached Storage - A device usually consisting of a hard drive (or drives), and electronics necessary to announce the presence of the storage media using standard network mass storage protocols, such as SMB (SAMBA compatible).<br />
<br />
Content Pending...<br />
<br />
==O through U==<br />
<br />
'''OS''': Operating System - Examples include; Linux (a/k/a GNU/Linux), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android (based on Linux), Unix, Symbian, BSD and WebOS (based on Linux).<br />
<br />
'''RAM''': Random Access Memory - Also referred to as memory, but not to be confused with storage memory.<br />
<br />
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'''USB''': (includes; USB-A, USB-B, etc.) Universal Serial Bus - An USB-A terminal is a typical flat rectangular usb plug/jack. An USB-B is a typical square usb plug/jack used often for printer and some modem connections. Other types include; USB-Mini and USB-Micro, etc.<br />
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'''DHCP''': Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol used to "automatically" assign IP addressees to network devices. In LinuxMCE, the Core should be the only DHCP server at the internal network layer of a LinuxMCE home network.<br />
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DVI = Digital Visual Interface (rectangular connector for digital video transmission, types are DVI-D, DVI-A and DVI-I) Serial Connector/Port = a 9 pin connector on some computers and devices that addresses attached devices in serial D-Sub 9 = see Serial Connector/Port AP (networking, wireless) = Access Point - where wireless clients clients attach to a wired network, can be configured to extend wireless coverage in repeater mode IP = Internet Protocol (typical usage is IP address or a location where computers can be addressed at) MAC = Media Access Control address - the unique identifier of a hardware device, not to be confused with Mac' which is abbreviated for Macintosh Computers and OS OS = Operating System BIOS = Basic Input Output System - a set of commands that a computer uses to understand itself and its internal components CMOS = Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor - the battery savable settings made to BIOS that allow for options to be stored and recalled after power loss CPU = Central Processing Unit - also referred to as proc, processor or in multiple core processors, a single core RAM = Random Access Memory - also referred to as memory but not to be confused with storage memory IDE = Integrated Drive Electronics - typically referring to physical drives (hard drive, dvd drive, cd drive) connected along a 44 pin IDE controller port on the motherboard MotherBoard = the main component of your computer that contains the cpu, ram and ports for other devices to connect to MoBo/Mainboard/SystemBoard - see Motherboard SATA = Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or Serial ATA - a type of connect that allows connection to serial addressed devices such as hard drive, dvd-drives etc PATA = Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment or Parallel ATA - an uncommon used term for IDE connections, sometimes used by linux programs such as Disk Utility HDD = Hard Drive Disk - as BIOS understands detected devices the disks are labeled as disk then partition in numbers starting with 0, example hdd0,0 and hdd0,1 are the same device but shown as to separate partitions. Linux displays SCSI, SATA and USB drives differently with alphabetical designations for devices and numeric extensions for partitions. BIOS recognizes 2 SATA hard drives with 2 partitions each as 'hdd0,0 hdd0,1 hdd1, 0 & hdd1,1' where linux recognizes 'sda1, sda2, sdb1 & sdb2' HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface - a common connector that combines a digital video signal with a digital audio signal on a single cable and connector. VOIP = Voice Over Internet Protocol -SIP = Session Initiation Protocol (see VOIP) - this is a signaling and transmission method that VOIP can be addressed via<br />
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LinuxMCE common terms Core = The primary computer in the lmce network, the device containing lmce files and directories DCE/dcerouter = The function of the lmce core that directs commands to various plugins and devices GSD = Generic Serial Device MD = Media Director, the term used to describe diskless nodes which store their image on the core and are capable of displaying media Orbiter = a device used to control a media director, with small exceptions these function as controllers only and can not display media Template = A developed set of instructions to instruct lmce how to communicate to attached devices and programs. Created as generic for similar items or specific to one item as necessary Dev = Developers - Programmers who develop, implement, bug-fix and often support Users and Testers, also referred to as devel(s) User = A user of LinuxMCE, the development intention of lmce is to allow users functional home automation, media, phone, climate and communications integration without knowledge of the above listed items. The end user of lmce Tester = Users who assist developers by communicating device and setting issues to the developers, this information is used to make the User's experience automated and problem free Community = Users, Testers & Developers that together make up the LinuxMCE project Project = A term used to describe LinuxMCE in terms of an ongoing and ever improving software solution</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Glossary&diff=31907Glossary2012-08-21T21:23:34Z<p>JaseP: /* A through G */</p>
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This page outlines some information about the Alpha, as well as outlining any changes and bugfixes we are applying.<br />
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'''''Note: A Beta has been released as of 8/15/2012.'''<br />
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"THIS VERSION IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. WE HAVE NO IDEA IF IT WORKS YET."<br />
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"WE WILL NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THIS VERSION AT THIS TIME. DO NOT ASK. IF YOU CAN'T FIX STUFF, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU."<br />
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==Installing LinuxMCE-1004==<br />
Please see detailed instruction on how to install LinuxMCE-1004 [[Installing_1004|here]].<br />
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This page outlines some information about the Alpha, as well as outlining any changes and bugfixes we are applying.<br />
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==Installing LinuxMCE-1004==<br />
Please see detailed instruction on how to install LinuxMCE-1004 [[Installing_1004|here]].<br />
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"WE WILL NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THIS VERSION AT THIS TIME. DO NOT ASK. IF YOU CAN'T FIX STUFF, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU."<br />
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Since this is a pre-release version, we need your help to make it better. If you notice a problem, please do not just add a workaround here. Create a ticket in trac with plenty of detail on what the issue is and how to reproduce it, as well as any information you have on how to fix it. If there is a workaround, it is ok to post it here as long as you link to the ticket you just created.<br />
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Installing LinuxMCE-1004 is a fairly easy process that involves:<br />
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* Installing Kubuntu 1004<br />
* Updating Kubuntu 1004<br />
* Installing LinuxMCE-1004 on top of the updated Kubuntu 1004<br />
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Before proceeding its wise to read the FAQ. <br />
Because of the fact that it's a delicate installation small things make a huge difference.<br />
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Please see below for details on Internet Installation and DVD Installation methods.<br />
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'''Note: an active internet connection is required regardless of installation method.<br />
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==DVD Installation==<br />
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DVD Installation is still in Beta Testing release. You can find a release image at this page; http://linuxmce.iptp.org/release/ . Every now and then, a new snapshot arises with updates on the install process.<br />
You can see which snapshot will result in a working installation at this page http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Snapshot_overview.<br />
If you encounter a working or broken snapshot please report it on that page and make a trac ticket about identifiable bugs.<br />
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* Boot the DVD and select install LinuxMCE 1004<br />
* Let LinuxMCE 1004 install run through, and restart when prompted<br />
* Follow the steps in the AV-wizard<br />
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You can download latest snapshot here<br />
http://linuxmce.iptp.org/snapshots/<br />
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The advantage over internet installation it is much more simple installation process, e.g. the "Diskless Image" is already created and no CLI needed.<br />
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==Internet Installation==<br />
# Install Lucid Lynx desktop and update it. (download Kubuntu 1004 '''desktop''' release from http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/10.04/kubuntu-10.04.3-desktop-i386.iso<br />
'''Currently, only the 32bit version of LinuxMCE is available. Only download the i386 version of 1004 Kubuntu, even if your system can support 64bit versions.''' Note: If Kubuntu asks whether you would like to install/activate 'Restricted Drivers' for your video card, ignore it and continue to step 2.<br />
# Grab the latest installer script from [http://svn.linuxmce.org/svn/branches/LinuxMCE-1004/src/new-installer/mce-install.sh our servers]. (changed to 1004 user:L3mce)<br />
# Run the following script (as root): mce-install.sh<br />
# Reboot, wait for the activity to stop (see progress on console).<br />
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In other words, after installing Kubuntu:<br />
# Run the following:<br />
sudo -i<br />
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./mce-install.sh<br />
reboot<br />
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If you have problems running Diskless_CreateTBZ.sh, check [[Error Running Diskless CreateTBZ.sh|this article]]. Otherwise please log a trac ticket.<br />
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If you then have problems netbooting your diskless media directors because you are receiving the error message "Diskless Setup Failed", check [[Diskless setup failed error in 0810 beta|this article]].<br />
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== Keeping Up-to-date with updates ==<br />
'''Note''' It is strongly recommended that you do not update/upgrade a stable, working system. Also check /etc/apt/sources.list for accuracy after install. [[user:L3mce]]<br />
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Once you have installed LinuxMCE-1004, all you need to do to keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest, is run the following from a terminal on the core and each MD:<br />
sudo apt-get update<br />
sudo apt-get upgrade<br />
Note: You should NOT run apt-get dist-upgrade after LinuxMCE is installed, as it can cause several problems, including having different kernel versions on your core and media directors, and the installation of new Kubuntu packages that can break some features!<br />
<br />
== Outstanding issues ==<br />
* The diskless image kernel package has a broken dependency.<br />
* Orbiter and OrbiterGen might race a bit<br />
* at least in one occasion the UI1 Orbiter didn't come back from the screen saver when keys and mouse were pressed</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=31856Main Page2012-08-15T14:28:18Z<p>JaseP: Update to reflect 1004 Beta release ... Thanks to L3ME & other devs & testers</p>
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|'''[[Programmer's Guide]]'''<br><small>A guide for software developers<br />
|-<br />
|width=48|{{Click || image=Components-icon.png | link=Software components | width=58px | height=58px }}<br />
|'''[[Software components|Software Components]]'''<br><small>Open source software used by LinuxMCE<br />
|width=48|{{Click || image=Bug_icon.png | link=Bug_Reporting | width=48px | height=48px }}<br />
|'''[[Bug Reporting]]'''<br><small>Help improve the software by reporting bugs<br />
|-<br />
|width=48|{{Click || image=Code_icon.png | link=Source Code | width=58px | height=58px }}<br />
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|}</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31788Obi1102012-08-03T15:04:14Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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[[Category:ATA]]<br />
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[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the [[Linksys_SPA3102|Linksys/Sipura SPA3102]], and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
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= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/ Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31787Obi1102012-08-03T15:01:41Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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[[Category:ATA]]<br />
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[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the [[Linksys_SPA3102|Linksys/Sipura SPA3102]], and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
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<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/ Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31786Obi1102012-08-03T15:00:53Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the [[Linksys_SPA3102|Linksys/Sipura SPA3102]], and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
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<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/ | Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31785Obi1102012-08-03T14:57:17Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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|}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the [[Linksys_SPA3102|Linksys/Sipura SPA3102]], and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
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<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/| Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31784Obi1102012-08-03T14:56:34Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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[[Category:ATA]]<br />
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|-<br />
|colspan="4" style="text-align: center;"|[[UsageTemplateVersionInfo|Usage Information]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the [[Linksys_SPA3102|Linksys/Sipura SPA3102]], and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;"/><br />
{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
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<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [[Useful Accessories]]<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/| Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31783Obi1102012-08-03T14:52:47Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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[[Category:Telecom]]<br />
[[Category:VoIP]]<br />
[[Category:ATA]]<br />
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|colspan="4" style="text-align: center;"|[[UsageTemplateVersionInfo|Usage Information]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the Linksys/Sipura SPA3102, and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;"/><br />
{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [[Useful Accessories]]<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/| Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31782Obi1102012-08-03T14:41:56Z<p>JaseP: </p>
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|colspan="4" style="text-align: center;"|[[UsageTemplateVersionInfo|Usage Information]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the Linksys/Sipura SPA3102, and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;"/><br />
{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [[Useful Accessories]]<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/| Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Obi110&diff=31781Obi1102012-08-03T14:36:35Z<p>JaseP: Obi110 ATA -- POTS to VOIP Bridge</p>
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|}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Obi110.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Obi110 ATA]]<br />
<br />
The Obi110 is a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) to VOIP bridge and ATA, similar to the Linksys/Sipura SPA3102, and designed by much of the same team who designed the original Sipura ATA. At present it has not been configured or integrated within the LinuxMCE framework. However, it is sufficiently similar to the SPA3102, and would likely be able to be integrated in the same fashion.<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;"/><br />
{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= See Also =<br />
*[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
=External references=<br />
* [[Useful Accessories]]<br />
* [http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/the-downsides-of-owning-an-obihai-voip-device/| Michigan Telephone Article on Obi110 Auto-update]<br />
* [http://www.obihai.com/product-primer.html|Obihai Official product page]</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=File:Obi110.jpg&diff=31780File:Obi110.jpg2012-08-03T14:32:59Z<p>JaseP: Obi110 ATA Device</p>
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<div>Obi110 ATA Device</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User_Manual&diff=31779User Manual2012-08-02T17:44:14Z<p>JaseP: /* Installation of Software Components */</p>
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[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Install]]<br />
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''Also see:'' <br />
<br />
*[[:Category:Tutorials|User's Guide and Tutorials Category]]<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE|What is LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[software components | Software Components]]<br />
<br />
*[[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[Usage Intro]]<br />
<br />
==Hardware==<br />
<br />
Also see: [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
===Picking The Right Components=== <br />
<br />
====The Core====<br />
<br />
The most important component of a LinuxMCE system is the "[[Core]]". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all of the primary applications and services. A good Pentium 4 with at least 80 GB of storage and two network cards (Gigabit ideally) is often sufficient. A high-end server with RAID-5 storage is best.<br />
<br />
It is best to dedicate one PC as the Core server. You can put this computer somewhere out of the way and not connect a monitor to it (i.e.: run it "headless"). If there will be only one computer in your LinuxMCE system, that computer must be a "[[hybrid]]" Core server and [[Media Director|media player]]. A Hybrid will definitely require a connection to a TV. A Hybrid can also act as both the Core and [[Media Director|media player]] along with other Media Directors in the system.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Cores|Here are some possible Core server platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Media Directors====<br />
<br />
[[Media Directors]] (for short: MDs) are Home Theater PCs (HTPCs or just PCs, for short) with outputs to connect to a television (such as; VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks). Sound output to speakers, from a good sound card or embedded sound chipset, is also important. An MD plays all your streaming music and video from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), and from other MDs in your system. Output to a TV and speakers can create an awe inspiring multimedia experience.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Media_Directors|Here are some possible Media Director platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Orbiters====<br />
<br />
[[Orbiters]] are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. Orbiter devices display a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all human interactive aspects of LinuxMCE. Multiple Orbiter options are available, such as; using a generic PC, a tablet (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface accessible to any computer or smart phone connected within your LinuxMCE network. Orbiters may even be configured to [[Outside_Access|access the system from the Internet]] (the web interface requires user authentication, and additional security measures are advised). Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Orbiters|Here are some possible Orbiter platforms.]]<br />
<br />
In addition, Orbiter can be skinned in a variety of different ways. There is a default skin, Titanium, which has multiple variations for data grid color, and a dark version called Slate.<br />
<br />
[[Orbiter Skins|Here Are some Orbiter Skins]]<br />
<br />
====Network Attached Storage====<br />
<br />
An alternative to storing all or most of your video, pictures and music media files on the hard drives of the LinuxMCE Core itself is to store your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (NAS) server. You can store large music and video collections this way. Your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion), both of which consume considerable hard drive storage space. One example of an NAS is the [[Buffalo Terastation]].<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Network Attached Storage|Here are some possible NAS solutions.]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Devices====<br />
<br />
*Home [[automation]] devices, such as Z-wave peripherals, for controlling your lights, HVAC, appliances and some aspects of security<br />
*Security/surveillance [[:Category:cameras|cameras]]<br />
*An LCD or plasma screen TV<br />
*A streaming media music player such as the [[SlimDevices Squeezebox]]<br />
*An alarm system with a compatible interface<br />
<br />
There are examples of devices that require a controller device called a [[gc100]] (including some of those listed above). A gc100 device allows these and other devices that communicate using a serial port (e.g. alarm panels) or its built-in [[infrared]] transceiver/in & out ports (e.g. a TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE Core.<br />
<br />
Other methods of serial and network communication are possible as well (Search the Hardware section of this Wiki for specific examples).<br />
<br />
====Plug 'n' Play Capabilities====<br />
<br />
Once LinuxMCE is installed, you can treat it like an appliance -- plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. You don't even need to install any software on the media PCs that will be used as [[Media Directors]]. If these PCs are connected to the Core by wired Ethernet, they can usually be set to [[Network Boot for Media Directors|boot LinuxMCE from the Core server over the network]] whenever you want to use them as a Media Director. The rest of the time they can be used as a regular PC, using whatever operating system is already on their hard drives.<br />
<br />
The LinuxMCE Core must (ideally) be the '''only''' DHCP server within your LinuxMCE '''internal''' network, for it to offer both plug-and-play and network boot services. The Core server bridges your "external" home LAN (which may have a DHCP server running) and an "internal" LinuxMCE LAN (which should be the only device to serve DHCP within the internal network). For this to work, it is recommended to have [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] in the Core -- one to connect to the "external" network (which can be your home LAN or simply your Internet connection), and one for the "internal" LinuxMCE network (to which all your LinuxMCE devices are connected). The LinuxMCE Core server effectively acts as both the DHCP server and the firewall for the "internal" LinuxMCE network. <br />
<br />
Note that you can easily have PCs outside of the LinuxMCE internal network, if you choose. Simply connect them to the external network, rather than the internal LinuxMCE network. Alternatively, you can choose to have all PCs in your house be part of the LinuxMCE network. In this case the Core server provides DHCP and firewall services for your entire home LAN.<br />
<br />
====Wiring Considerations====<br />
The connections between the Core server and the Media Directors require significant network bandwidth for data transmission. Furthermore, netbooting (loading the operating system of the Media Directors via network connection to the Core, versus their own hard drives) is not easy accomplished through wireless networking. Network booting of the Media Directors is best done with a wired (Ethernet) connection. For this reason, it is recommended you have sufficient (in quantity and quality) wired Ethernet connections between the Core server and each peripheral Media Director.<br />
<br />
Other devices, which do not have high data transmission requirements, such as Orbiter remote controls, may easily connect through a wireless access point within the LinuxMCE internal network.<br />
<br />
* [[Wiring Considerations]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Hardware Resources====<br />
Choosing hardware components can be difficult. There are multiple articles regarding hardware selection in the [[:Category:Hardware | Hardware Category]].<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [[What hardware I will need]]<br />
* [[Video#Equipment_used_in_the_demo | A list of hardware used in the demo video]]<br />
<br />
==== Using your own PCs ====<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is Linux-based. Drivers for hardware devices are not always immediately available for Linux as soon as they may be for Windows or other operating systems, depending heavily on hardware manufacturer support. However, the hardware support in Linux has improved substantially in recent years. Still, if you have purchased new or exotic hardware, there may not yet be drivers available for Linux. Check out the [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]] first. Also, check out [http://www.linuxcompatible.org linuxcompatible.org] for a list of Linux-compatible hardware. Third, if a device is supported by the underlying version of Ubuntu/Kubuntu on which your chosen version of LinuxMCE is based (for instance; LinuxMCE 8.10 or LinuxMCE 10.04), it is more likely to be supported in LinuxMCE. And finally, as a last resort, to find out if your hardware might work, you might consider posting a question in the LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/ forums]. <br />
<br />
=====Additional Hardware=====<br />
<br />
You can also put multiple devices in (or connected to) the [[Core]], such as hardware expansion cards (e.g.: analog capture cards for video surveillance & Ethernet adapter cards), USB video capture devices or analog phone line interfaces (e.g. from www.digium.com). Make sure they are Linux compatible, as indicated above. There are several choices as to where you may install devices in your LinuxMCE system. For example, you could put a PVR/satellite video capture card in an individual Media Director PC, a network based digital TV tuner or telephone-to-VOIP ATA device attached to the network, or you could put a device in the LinuxMCE Core itself (where it will be more easily shared throughout the system).<br />
<br />
Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and devices can be used as remote controls by adding a USB Bluetooth Dongle to each Media Director (anywhere from $5 to around $25 USD). Each Media Director reports the signal strengths of each Bluetooth phone or device (this is how the Core figures out what room you're in). Since all LinuxMCE controlled resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere -- as long as you're within Bluetooth range of a Media Director (usually within 10m, or 30feet). <br />
<br />
You can also use low-cost network connected audio players, like the Squeeze Box, which can be placed anywhere in the system.<br />
<br />
==Installation of Software Components==<br />
There are currently two methods of LinuxMCE installation. The DVD installation requires a single installation disk. The CD method requires 3 disks (one of which is the Kubuntu LiveCD), but offers more flexibility in installation. <br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This section does not cover the net installation method for [[Installing_1004|LinuxMCE 10.04]], which is currently in Alpha testing phase. A DVD installation method, in current development, exists for LinuxMCE 10.04, as well.''<br />
<br />
===DVD Installation===<br />
*[[DVD Installation]]<br />
===CD Installation===<br />
*[[Installation Guide]]<br />
<br />
==Setting Up LinuxMCE==<br />
===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===<br />
<br />
* Also see the [[QuickStart Guide | Quick Start Guide]].<br />
* The appearance of LinuxMCE depends on your graphics card. Read [[Graphics Test]] for information on how to determine the capabilities of your current video card.<br />
* Also see the legacy instructions: [[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Setting up your LinuxMCE system consists of 4 steps:<br />
<br />
* Providing some general information, such as what kind of network you have.<br />
* Specifying the devices in your home (lights, TVs, surveillance cameras, etc.).<br />
* Creating [[scenarios]]. A "scenario" is a group of commands, or tasks, you want executed when you touch a button. Each scenario you create will appear on the Orbiter remote controls as an option button.<br />
:*Scenarios are generally organized into 5 categories: lighting, media, climate, security and telephone. You can create, for example, a lighting scenario called "Entertaining" which turns on all the lights in the house and in the front yard. A button labeled "Entertaining" will then appear on the Orbiters in the lighting section -- touch it to activate the scenario. Any scenario can do anything. For example, just because the "Entertaining" scenario is a lighting scenario doesn't mean the scenario only affects lights. You can make the scenario also play some music, and maybe open the front gate. You can use the "Advanced, My Scenarios" menu option for low-level control over a scenario, to make it do whatever you want. However the Wizard includes pages that make it very easy to create scenarios. For example, when you add a lighting scenario with the Wizard, it lists all the lights in the house and lets you pick the ones you want to change with the scenario.<br />
*Creating event handlers. This is how you tell LinuxMCE you want it to do something in response to some event. For example, you may want LinuxMCE to turn on the Front Porch light when a motion detector is tripped. Or you want it to play a loud message on the TV when there is a security breach. Perhaps you would like to stop watering the lawn when it rains.<br />
<br />
===AV Wizard===<br />
The Audio/Video Wizard is designed to allow for easy setup of the components (ranging from a simple monitor to an HCTV with composite inputs and outputs) to which a [[Media Director]] outputs the multimedia content that is streamed from the [[Core]].<br />
*[[AV Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===House Setup Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the floorplan of your house and to assign scenarios to each room.<br />
*[[House Setup Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Media Player Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the location of file shares and other media locations within your system.<br />
*[[Media Player Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website===<br />
Although there are automated wizards to assist in setup, there are more options provided in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]. The user can create and modify any and all devices that LinuxMCE controls through the Admin page. It is displayed by any web browser, such as the ones available both on the Core/Hybrid and on each Media Director.<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]<br />
<br />
===Scenarios, Events & Security===<br />
<br />
In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. For example:<br />
*A Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' can dim the lights.<br />
*A Security scenario in the Living Room can view a camera.<br />
<br />
When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room which will include the media devices that are located there.<br />
<br />
Your new scenarios will then be visible on the Orbiter remote controls after you [[Usage_Intro#Reload_Router_.26_Regen_Orbiters|regenerate]].<br />
<br />
Add [[Events]] to specify conditional events (such as turning on a light) when something else happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.). This can be used for security. For example, you want to be notified (by VOIP, a message on a TV, etc.) when certain events happen in the house (motion detector is tripped). Settings will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.<br />
<br />
===Configuring Myth TV===<br />
Most of the setup for MythTV is done automatically. For more information take a look at the following link.<br />
<br />
* [[Setting up MythTV]].<br />
<br />
===Upload Your Media===<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is capable of accessing Microsoft Windows-compatible network shares using the built-in Samba network protocol. LinuxMCE also creates a "public" share folder on the Core (or NAS) for storing the files that the whole family can share -- movies, music, etc. A "private" share folder for each family member is also created on the Core (or NAS). These network shares can be accessed from Windows-based PCs on your home LAN by listing the LAN IP address of the Core (or hybrid) as a network share (it is usually 192.168.80.1).<br />
<br />
Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, go to the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]-->Files & Media--> Media Files Sync and be sure your media is now in the database. You can now add attributes (artist, actor, etc.) and choose cover art.<br />
<br />
=== Configure Telephony===<br />
<br />
==General Usage Pages==<br />
<br />
===Lights===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Lighting Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Lights from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Climate Control===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Climate Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Climate from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
* [[Monitor surveillance cameras]]<br />
* [[Arm or disarm the alarm using the Orbiters]]<br />
* Arm or disarm LinuxMCE's alarm using proximity sensors<br />
* [[Automatically take pictures when sensors are disturbed]]<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE notify me of security alerts]]<br />
<br />
===Media===<br />
<br />
====Controlling A/V Equipment====<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE automatically control the TV and Stereo]]<br />
* [[Control the media director's volume using either a receiver]]<br />
* [[Use network audio players for a whole-house music solution]]<br />
* [[Use a satellite/cable box with the PVR]]<br />
* [[Control a TV or cable/satellite box]]<br />
* [[Control regular A/V equipment]]<br />
* [[Control A/V equipment with RS232/USB/Ethernet]]<br />
<br />
====Using Media====<br />
* [[Watch a DVD/Listen to a CD]]<br />
* [[Rip a CD/DVD to the Core]]<br />
* [[Watch/Listen to media stored on the Core]]<br />
* [[Play the same media in multiple rooms simultaneously]]<br />
* [[Play Games on LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
====Media Attributes====<br />
* [[Flag media stored on the core as private]]<br />
* [[Flag whatever media I am watching now as private]]<br />
* [[Catalog media with attributes]]<br />
* [[Search for media by attributes using the Orbiters]]<br />
* [[Make LinuxMCE do something when I start media]]<br />
* [[Have my media follow me]]<br />
* [[How are media files organized?]]<br />
* [[Use my own pictures in the Screen Saver]]<br />
<br />
===Telecom===<br />
* [[LinuxMCE telecom features | General Usage Guide]]<br />
* Make phone calls using a VOIP provider listed at [[VOIP Service Providers]].<br />
* [[Manual Phones Configuration | How to Configure Phone Lines Manually]] <br />
* Make phone calls using a regular phone line (POTS), ISDN or T1<br />
* Do video conferencing<br />
<br />
==Troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]], you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.<br />
<br />
All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".log". At bootup, certain device logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/*.log.*.gz files <br />
<br />
All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,<br />
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. [[DCERouter]] is running the same way on your core or hybrid.<br />
<br />
At bootup, all the scripts listed in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. <br />
<br />
If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].<br />
<br />
*[[Testing and troubleshooting devices]]<br />
*[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]<br />
<br />
==Other Items ==<br />
*[[Security & Privacy Issues]]<br />
*[[Installing Dansguardian]]<br />
*[[Add support for new remote controls]]<br />
*[[Automatic diskless boot of media directors]]<br />
*[[Change the look and feel of the Orbiter]]<br />
*[[Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE]]<br />
*[[Turn off photo screensaver]]<br />
<br />
== Accessibility and Languages ==<br />
<br />
*[[Translate the GUI into another language]]<br />
<br />
*[[Accessibility]] Tools to make Linuxmce accessible</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User_Manual&diff=31778User Manual2012-08-02T17:41:44Z<p>JaseP: /* Orbiters */</p>
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|}<br />
[[Category: Documentation| ]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Install]]<br />
<br />
''Also see:'' <br />
<br />
*[[:Category:Tutorials|User's Guide and Tutorials Category]]<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE|What is LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[software components | Software Components]]<br />
<br />
*[[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[Usage Intro]]<br />
<br />
==Hardware==<br />
<br />
Also see: [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
===Picking The Right Components=== <br />
<br />
====The Core====<br />
<br />
The most important component of a LinuxMCE system is the "[[Core]]". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all of the primary applications and services. A good Pentium 4 with at least 80 GB of storage and two network cards (Gigabit ideally) is often sufficient. A high-end server with RAID-5 storage is best.<br />
<br />
It is best to dedicate one PC as the Core server. You can put this computer somewhere out of the way and not connect a monitor to it (i.e.: run it "headless"). If there will be only one computer in your LinuxMCE system, that computer must be a "[[hybrid]]" Core server and [[Media Director|media player]]. A Hybrid will definitely require a connection to a TV. A Hybrid can also act as both the Core and [[Media Director|media player]] along with other Media Directors in the system.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Cores|Here are some possible Core server platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Media Directors====<br />
<br />
[[Media Directors]] (for short: MDs) are Home Theater PCs (HTPCs or just PCs, for short) with outputs to connect to a television (such as; VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks). Sound output to speakers, from a good sound card or embedded sound chipset, is also important. An MD plays all your streaming music and video from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), and from other MDs in your system. Output to a TV and speakers can create an awe inspiring multimedia experience.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Media_Directors|Here are some possible Media Director platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Orbiters====<br />
<br />
[[Orbiters]] are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. Orbiter devices display a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all human interactive aspects of LinuxMCE. Multiple Orbiter options are available, such as; using a generic PC, a tablet (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface accessible to any computer or smart phone connected within your LinuxMCE network. Orbiters may even be configured to [[Outside_Access|access the system from the Internet]] (the web interface requires user authentication, and additional security measures are advised). Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Orbiters|Here are some possible Orbiter platforms.]]<br />
<br />
In addition, Orbiter can be skinned in a variety of different ways. There is a default skin, Titanium, which has multiple variations for data grid color, and a dark version called Slate.<br />
<br />
[[Orbiter Skins|Here Are some Orbiter Skins]]<br />
<br />
====Network Attached Storage====<br />
<br />
An alternative to storing all or most of your video, pictures and music media files on the hard drives of the LinuxMCE Core itself is to store your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (NAS) server. You can store large music and video collections this way. Your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion), both of which consume considerable hard drive storage space. One example of an NAS is the [[Buffalo Terastation]].<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Network Attached Storage|Here are some possible NAS solutions.]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Devices====<br />
<br />
*Home [[automation]] devices, such as Z-wave peripherals, for controlling your lights, HVAC, appliances and some aspects of security<br />
*Security/surveillance [[:Category:cameras|cameras]]<br />
*An LCD or plasma screen TV<br />
*A streaming media music player such as the [[SlimDevices Squeezebox]]<br />
*An alarm system with a compatible interface<br />
<br />
There are examples of devices that require a controller device called a [[gc100]] (including some of those listed above). A gc100 device allows these and other devices that communicate using a serial port (e.g. alarm panels) or its built-in [[infrared]] transceiver/in & out ports (e.g. a TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE Core.<br />
<br />
Other methods of serial and network communication are possible as well (Search the Hardware section of this Wiki for specific examples).<br />
<br />
====Plug 'n' Play Capabilities====<br />
<br />
Once LinuxMCE is installed, you can treat it like an appliance -- plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. You don't even need to install any software on the media PCs that will be used as [[Media Directors]]. If these PCs are connected to the Core by wired Ethernet, they can usually be set to [[Network Boot for Media Directors|boot LinuxMCE from the Core server over the network]] whenever you want to use them as a Media Director. The rest of the time they can be used as a regular PC, using whatever operating system is already on their hard drives.<br />
<br />
The LinuxMCE Core must (ideally) be the '''only''' DHCP server within your LinuxMCE '''internal''' network, for it to offer both plug-and-play and network boot services. The Core server bridges your "external" home LAN (which may have a DHCP server running) and an "internal" LinuxMCE LAN (which should be the only device to serve DHCP within the internal network). For this to work, it is recommended to have [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] in the Core -- one to connect to the "external" network (which can be your home LAN or simply your Internet connection), and one for the "internal" LinuxMCE network (to which all your LinuxMCE devices are connected). The LinuxMCE Core server effectively acts as both the DHCP server and the firewall for the "internal" LinuxMCE network. <br />
<br />
Note that you can easily have PCs outside of the LinuxMCE internal network, if you choose. Simply connect them to the external network, rather than the internal LinuxMCE network. Alternatively, you can choose to have all PCs in your house be part of the LinuxMCE network. In this case the Core server provides DHCP and firewall services for your entire home LAN.<br />
<br />
====Wiring Considerations====<br />
The connections between the Core server and the Media Directors require significant network bandwidth for data transmission. Furthermore, netbooting (loading the operating system of the Media Directors via network connection to the Core, versus their own hard drives) is not easy accomplished through wireless networking. Network booting of the Media Directors is best done with a wired (Ethernet) connection. For this reason, it is recommended you have sufficient (in quantity and quality) wired Ethernet connections between the Core server and each peripheral Media Director.<br />
<br />
Other devices, which do not have high data transmission requirements, such as Orbiter remote controls, may easily connect through a wireless access point within the LinuxMCE internal network.<br />
<br />
* [[Wiring Considerations]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Hardware Resources====<br />
Choosing hardware components can be difficult. There are multiple articles regarding hardware selection in the [[:Category:Hardware | Hardware Category]].<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [[What hardware I will need]]<br />
* [[Video#Equipment_used_in_the_demo | A list of hardware used in the demo video]]<br />
<br />
==== Using your own PCs ====<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is Linux-based. Drivers for hardware devices are not always immediately available for Linux as soon as they may be for Windows or other operating systems, depending heavily on hardware manufacturer support. However, the hardware support in Linux has improved substantially in recent years. Still, if you have purchased new or exotic hardware, there may not yet be drivers available for Linux. Check out the [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]] first. Also, check out [http://www.linuxcompatible.org linuxcompatible.org] for a list of Linux-compatible hardware. Third, if a device is supported by the underlying version of Ubuntu/Kubuntu on which your chosen version of LinuxMCE is based (for instance; LinuxMCE 8.10 or LinuxMCE 10.04), it is more likely to be supported in LinuxMCE. And finally, as a last resort, to find out if your hardware might work, you might consider posting a question in the LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/ forums]. <br />
<br />
=====Additional Hardware=====<br />
<br />
You can also put multiple devices in (or connected to) the [[Core]], such as hardware expansion cards (e.g.: analog capture cards for video surveillance & Ethernet adapter cards), USB video capture devices or analog phone line interfaces (e.g. from www.digium.com). Make sure they are Linux compatible, as indicated above. There are several choices as to where you may install devices in your LinuxMCE system. For example, you could put a PVR/satellite video capture card in an individual Media Director PC, a network based digital TV tuner or telephone-to-VOIP ATA device attached to the network, or you could put a device in the LinuxMCE Core itself (where it will be more easily shared throughout the system).<br />
<br />
Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and devices can be used as remote controls by adding a USB Bluetooth Dongle to each Media Director (anywhere from $5 to around $25 USD). Each Media Director reports the signal strengths of each Bluetooth phone or device (this is how the Core figures out what room you're in). Since all LinuxMCE controlled resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere -- as long as you're within Bluetooth range of a Media Director (usually within 10m, or 30feet). <br />
<br />
You can also use low-cost network connected audio players, like the Squeeze Box, which can be placed anywhere in the system.<br />
<br />
==Installation of Software Components==<br />
There are currently two methods of LinuxMCE installation. The DVD installation requires a single installation disk. The CD method requires 3 disks (one of which is the Kubuntu LiveCD), but offers more flexibility in installation. <br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This section does not cover the net installation method for LinuxMCE 10.04, which is currently in Alpha testing phase. A DVD installation method, in current development, exists for LinuxMCE 10.04, as well.''<br />
<br />
===DVD Installation===<br />
*[[DVD Installation]]<br />
===CD Installation===<br />
*[[Installation Guide]]<br />
<br />
==Setting Up LinuxMCE==<br />
===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===<br />
<br />
* Also see the [[QuickStart Guide | Quick Start Guide]].<br />
* The appearance of LinuxMCE depends on your graphics card. Read [[Graphics Test]] for information on how to determine the capabilities of your current video card.<br />
* Also see the legacy instructions: [[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Setting up your LinuxMCE system consists of 4 steps:<br />
<br />
* Providing some general information, such as what kind of network you have.<br />
* Specifying the devices in your home (lights, TVs, surveillance cameras, etc.).<br />
* Creating [[scenarios]]. A "scenario" is a group of commands, or tasks, you want executed when you touch a button. Each scenario you create will appear on the Orbiter remote controls as an option button.<br />
:*Scenarios are generally organized into 5 categories: lighting, media, climate, security and telephone. You can create, for example, a lighting scenario called "Entertaining" which turns on all the lights in the house and in the front yard. A button labeled "Entertaining" will then appear on the Orbiters in the lighting section -- touch it to activate the scenario. Any scenario can do anything. For example, just because the "Entertaining" scenario is a lighting scenario doesn't mean the scenario only affects lights. You can make the scenario also play some music, and maybe open the front gate. You can use the "Advanced, My Scenarios" menu option for low-level control over a scenario, to make it do whatever you want. However the Wizard includes pages that make it very easy to create scenarios. For example, when you add a lighting scenario with the Wizard, it lists all the lights in the house and lets you pick the ones you want to change with the scenario.<br />
*Creating event handlers. This is how you tell LinuxMCE you want it to do something in response to some event. For example, you may want LinuxMCE to turn on the Front Porch light when a motion detector is tripped. Or you want it to play a loud message on the TV when there is a security breach. Perhaps you would like to stop watering the lawn when it rains.<br />
<br />
===AV Wizard===<br />
The Audio/Video Wizard is designed to allow for easy setup of the components (ranging from a simple monitor to an HCTV with composite inputs and outputs) to which a [[Media Director]] outputs the multimedia content that is streamed from the [[Core]].<br />
*[[AV Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===House Setup Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the floorplan of your house and to assign scenarios to each room.<br />
*[[House Setup Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Media Player Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the location of file shares and other media locations within your system.<br />
*[[Media Player Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website===<br />
Although there are automated wizards to assist in setup, there are more options provided in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]. The user can create and modify any and all devices that LinuxMCE controls through the Admin page. It is displayed by any web browser, such as the ones available both on the Core/Hybrid and on each Media Director.<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]<br />
<br />
===Scenarios, Events & Security===<br />
<br />
In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. For example:<br />
*A Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' can dim the lights.<br />
*A Security scenario in the Living Room can view a camera.<br />
<br />
When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room which will include the media devices that are located there.<br />
<br />
Your new scenarios will then be visible on the Orbiter remote controls after you [[Usage_Intro#Reload_Router_.26_Regen_Orbiters|regenerate]].<br />
<br />
Add [[Events]] to specify conditional events (such as turning on a light) when something else happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.). This can be used for security. For example, you want to be notified (by VOIP, a message on a TV, etc.) when certain events happen in the house (motion detector is tripped). Settings will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.<br />
<br />
===Configuring Myth TV===<br />
Most of the setup for MythTV is done automatically. For more information take a look at the following link.<br />
<br />
* [[Setting up MythTV]].<br />
<br />
===Upload Your Media===<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is capable of accessing Microsoft Windows-compatible network shares using the built-in Samba network protocol. LinuxMCE also creates a "public" share folder on the Core (or NAS) for storing the files that the whole family can share -- movies, music, etc. A "private" share folder for each family member is also created on the Core (or NAS). These network shares can be accessed from Windows-based PCs on your home LAN by listing the LAN IP address of the Core (or hybrid) as a network share (it is usually 192.168.80.1).<br />
<br />
Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, go to the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]-->Files & Media--> Media Files Sync and be sure your media is now in the database. You can now add attributes (artist, actor, etc.) and choose cover art.<br />
<br />
=== Configure Telephony===<br />
<br />
==General Usage Pages==<br />
<br />
===Lights===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Lighting Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Lights from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Climate Control===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Climate Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Climate from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
* [[Monitor surveillance cameras]]<br />
* [[Arm or disarm the alarm using the Orbiters]]<br />
* Arm or disarm LinuxMCE's alarm using proximity sensors<br />
* [[Automatically take pictures when sensors are disturbed]]<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE notify me of security alerts]]<br />
<br />
===Media===<br />
<br />
====Controlling A/V Equipment====<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE automatically control the TV and Stereo]]<br />
* [[Control the media director's volume using either a receiver]]<br />
* [[Use network audio players for a whole-house music solution]]<br />
* [[Use a satellite/cable box with the PVR]]<br />
* [[Control a TV or cable/satellite box]]<br />
* [[Control regular A/V equipment]]<br />
* [[Control A/V equipment with RS232/USB/Ethernet]]<br />
<br />
====Using Media====<br />
* [[Watch a DVD/Listen to a CD]]<br />
* [[Rip a CD/DVD to the Core]]<br />
* [[Watch/Listen to media stored on the Core]]<br />
* [[Play the same media in multiple rooms simultaneously]]<br />
* [[Play Games on LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
====Media Attributes====<br />
* [[Flag media stored on the core as private]]<br />
* [[Flag whatever media I am watching now as private]]<br />
* [[Catalog media with attributes]]<br />
* [[Search for media by attributes using the Orbiters]]<br />
* [[Make LinuxMCE do something when I start media]]<br />
* [[Have my media follow me]]<br />
* [[How are media files organized?]]<br />
* [[Use my own pictures in the Screen Saver]]<br />
<br />
===Telecom===<br />
* [[LinuxMCE telecom features | General Usage Guide]]<br />
* Make phone calls using a VOIP provider listed at [[VOIP Service Providers]].<br />
* [[Manual Phones Configuration | How to Configure Phone Lines Manually]] <br />
* Make phone calls using a regular phone line (POTS), ISDN or T1<br />
* Do video conferencing<br />
<br />
==Troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]], you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.<br />
<br />
All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".log". At bootup, certain device logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/*.log.*.gz files <br />
<br />
All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,<br />
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. [[DCERouter]] is running the same way on your core or hybrid.<br />
<br />
At bootup, all the scripts listed in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. <br />
<br />
If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].<br />
<br />
*[[Testing and troubleshooting devices]]<br />
*[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]<br />
<br />
==Other Items ==<br />
*[[Security & Privacy Issues]]<br />
*[[Installing Dansguardian]]<br />
*[[Add support for new remote controls]]<br />
*[[Automatic diskless boot of media directors]]<br />
*[[Change the look and feel of the Orbiter]]<br />
*[[Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE]]<br />
*[[Turn off photo screensaver]]<br />
<br />
== Accessibility and Languages ==<br />
<br />
*[[Translate the GUI into another language]]<br />
<br />
*[[Accessibility]] Tools to make Linuxmce accessible</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User_Manual&diff=31777User Manual2012-08-02T17:38:02Z<p>JaseP: /* Additional Devices */</p>
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[[Category: Documentation| ]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Install]]<br />
<br />
''Also see:'' <br />
<br />
*[[:Category:Tutorials|User's Guide and Tutorials Category]]<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE|What is LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[software components | Software Components]]<br />
<br />
*[[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[Usage Intro]]<br />
<br />
==Hardware==<br />
<br />
Also see: [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
===Picking The Right Components=== <br />
<br />
====The Core====<br />
<br />
The most important component of a LinuxMCE system is the "[[Core]]". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all of the primary applications and services. A good Pentium 4 with at least 80 GB of storage and two network cards (Gigabit ideally) is often sufficient. A high-end server with RAID-5 storage is best.<br />
<br />
It is best to dedicate one PC as the Core server. You can put this computer somewhere out of the way and not connect a monitor to it (i.e.: run it "headless"). If there will be only one computer in your LinuxMCE system, that computer must be a "[[hybrid]]" Core server and [[Media Director|media player]]. A Hybrid will definitely require a connection to a TV. A Hybrid can also act as both the Core and [[Media Director|media player]] along with other Media Directors in the system.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Cores|Here are some possible Core server platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Media Directors====<br />
<br />
[[Media Directors]] (for short: MDs) are Home Theater PCs (HTPCs or just PCs, for short) with outputs to connect to a television (such as; VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks). Sound output to speakers, from a good sound card or embedded sound chipset, is also important. An MD plays all your streaming music and video from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), and from other MDs in your system. Output to a TV and speakers can create an awe inspiring multimedia experience.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Media_Directors|Here are some possible Media Director platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Orbiters====<br />
<br />
[[Orbiters]] are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. Orbiter devices display a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all human interactive aspects of LinuxMCE. Multiple Orbiter options are available, such as; using a generic PC, a tablet (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface accessible to any computer or smart phone connected within your LinuxMCE network. Orbiters may even be configured to access the system from the Internet (the web interface requires user authentication, and additional security measures are advised). Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Orbiters|Here are some possible Orbiter platforms.]]<br />
<br />
In addition, Orbiter can be skinned in a variety of different ways. There is a default skin, Titanium, which has multiple variations for data grid color, and a dark version called Slate.<br />
<br />
[[Orbiter Skins|Here Are some Orbiter Skins]]<br />
<br />
====Network Attached Storage====<br />
<br />
An alternative to storing all or most of your video, pictures and music media files on the hard drives of the LinuxMCE Core itself is to store your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (NAS) server. You can store large music and video collections this way. Your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion), both of which consume considerable hard drive storage space. One example of an NAS is the [[Buffalo Terastation]].<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Network Attached Storage|Here are some possible NAS solutions.]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Devices====<br />
<br />
*Home [[automation]] devices, such as Z-wave peripherals, for controlling your lights, HVAC, appliances and some aspects of security<br />
*Security/surveillance [[:Category:cameras|cameras]]<br />
*An LCD or plasma screen TV<br />
*A streaming media music player such as the [[SlimDevices Squeezebox]]<br />
*An alarm system with a compatible interface<br />
<br />
There are examples of devices that require a controller device called a [[gc100]] (including some of those listed above). A gc100 device allows these and other devices that communicate using a serial port (e.g. alarm panels) or its built-in [[infrared]] transceiver/in & out ports (e.g. a TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE Core.<br />
<br />
Other methods of serial and network communication are possible as well (Search the Hardware section of this Wiki for specific examples).<br />
<br />
====Plug 'n' Play Capabilities====<br />
<br />
Once LinuxMCE is installed, you can treat it like an appliance -- plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. You don't even need to install any software on the media PCs that will be used as [[Media Directors]]. If these PCs are connected to the Core by wired Ethernet, they can usually be set to [[Network Boot for Media Directors|boot LinuxMCE from the Core server over the network]] whenever you want to use them as a Media Director. The rest of the time they can be used as a regular PC, using whatever operating system is already on their hard drives.<br />
<br />
The LinuxMCE Core must (ideally) be the '''only''' DHCP server within your LinuxMCE '''internal''' network, for it to offer both plug-and-play and network boot services. The Core server bridges your "external" home LAN (which may have a DHCP server running) and an "internal" LinuxMCE LAN (which should be the only device to serve DHCP within the internal network). For this to work, it is recommended to have [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] in the Core -- one to connect to the "external" network (which can be your home LAN or simply your Internet connection), and one for the "internal" LinuxMCE network (to which all your LinuxMCE devices are connected). The LinuxMCE Core server effectively acts as both the DHCP server and the firewall for the "internal" LinuxMCE network. <br />
<br />
Note that you can easily have PCs outside of the LinuxMCE internal network, if you choose. Simply connect them to the external network, rather than the internal LinuxMCE network. Alternatively, you can choose to have all PCs in your house be part of the LinuxMCE network. In this case the Core server provides DHCP and firewall services for your entire home LAN.<br />
<br />
====Wiring Considerations====<br />
The connections between the Core server and the Media Directors require significant network bandwidth for data transmission. Furthermore, netbooting (loading the operating system of the Media Directors via network connection to the Core, versus their own hard drives) is not easy accomplished through wireless networking. Network booting of the Media Directors is best done with a wired (Ethernet) connection. For this reason, it is recommended you have sufficient (in quantity and quality) wired Ethernet connections between the Core server and each peripheral Media Director.<br />
<br />
Other devices, which do not have high data transmission requirements, such as Orbiter remote controls, may easily connect through a wireless access point within the LinuxMCE internal network.<br />
<br />
* [[Wiring Considerations]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Hardware Resources====<br />
Choosing hardware components can be difficult. There are multiple articles regarding hardware selection in the [[:Category:Hardware | Hardware Category]].<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [[What hardware I will need]]<br />
* [[Video#Equipment_used_in_the_demo | A list of hardware used in the demo video]]<br />
<br />
==== Using your own PCs ====<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is Linux-based. Drivers for hardware devices are not always immediately available for Linux as soon as they may be for Windows or other operating systems, depending heavily on hardware manufacturer support. However, the hardware support in Linux has improved substantially in recent years. Still, if you have purchased new or exotic hardware, there may not yet be drivers available for Linux. Check out the [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]] first. Also, check out [http://www.linuxcompatible.org linuxcompatible.org] for a list of Linux-compatible hardware. Third, if a device is supported by the underlying version of Ubuntu/Kubuntu on which your chosen version of LinuxMCE is based (for instance; LinuxMCE 8.10 or LinuxMCE 10.04), it is more likely to be supported in LinuxMCE. And finally, as a last resort, to find out if your hardware might work, you might consider posting a question in the LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/ forums]. <br />
<br />
=====Additional Hardware=====<br />
<br />
You can also put multiple devices in (or connected to) the [[Core]], such as hardware expansion cards (e.g.: analog capture cards for video surveillance & Ethernet adapter cards), USB video capture devices or analog phone line interfaces (e.g. from www.digium.com). Make sure they are Linux compatible, as indicated above. There are several choices as to where you may install devices in your LinuxMCE system. For example, you could put a PVR/satellite video capture card in an individual Media Director PC, a network based digital TV tuner or telephone-to-VOIP ATA device attached to the network, or you could put a device in the LinuxMCE Core itself (where it will be more easily shared throughout the system).<br />
<br />
Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and devices can be used as remote controls by adding a USB Bluetooth Dongle to each Media Director (anywhere from $5 to around $25 USD). Each Media Director reports the signal strengths of each Bluetooth phone or device (this is how the Core figures out what room you're in). Since all LinuxMCE controlled resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere -- as long as you're within Bluetooth range of a Media Director (usually within 10m, or 30feet). <br />
<br />
You can also use low-cost network connected audio players, like the Squeeze Box, which can be placed anywhere in the system.<br />
<br />
==Installation of Software Components==<br />
There are currently two methods of LinuxMCE installation. The DVD installation requires a single installation disk. The CD method requires 3 disks (one of which is the Kubuntu LiveCD), but offers more flexibility in installation. <br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This section does not cover the net installation method for LinuxMCE 10.04, which is currently in Alpha testing phase. A DVD installation method, in current development, exists for LinuxMCE 10.04, as well.''<br />
<br />
===DVD Installation===<br />
*[[DVD Installation]]<br />
===CD Installation===<br />
*[[Installation Guide]]<br />
<br />
==Setting Up LinuxMCE==<br />
===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===<br />
<br />
* Also see the [[QuickStart Guide | Quick Start Guide]].<br />
* The appearance of LinuxMCE depends on your graphics card. Read [[Graphics Test]] for information on how to determine the capabilities of your current video card.<br />
* Also see the legacy instructions: [[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Setting up your LinuxMCE system consists of 4 steps:<br />
<br />
* Providing some general information, such as what kind of network you have.<br />
* Specifying the devices in your home (lights, TVs, surveillance cameras, etc.).<br />
* Creating [[scenarios]]. A "scenario" is a group of commands, or tasks, you want executed when you touch a button. Each scenario you create will appear on the Orbiter remote controls as an option button.<br />
:*Scenarios are generally organized into 5 categories: lighting, media, climate, security and telephone. You can create, for example, a lighting scenario called "Entertaining" which turns on all the lights in the house and in the front yard. A button labeled "Entertaining" will then appear on the Orbiters in the lighting section -- touch it to activate the scenario. Any scenario can do anything. For example, just because the "Entertaining" scenario is a lighting scenario doesn't mean the scenario only affects lights. You can make the scenario also play some music, and maybe open the front gate. You can use the "Advanced, My Scenarios" menu option for low-level control over a scenario, to make it do whatever you want. However the Wizard includes pages that make it very easy to create scenarios. For example, when you add a lighting scenario with the Wizard, it lists all the lights in the house and lets you pick the ones you want to change with the scenario.<br />
*Creating event handlers. This is how you tell LinuxMCE you want it to do something in response to some event. For example, you may want LinuxMCE to turn on the Front Porch light when a motion detector is tripped. Or you want it to play a loud message on the TV when there is a security breach. Perhaps you would like to stop watering the lawn when it rains.<br />
<br />
===AV Wizard===<br />
The Audio/Video Wizard is designed to allow for easy setup of the components (ranging from a simple monitor to an HCTV with composite inputs and outputs) to which a [[Media Director]] outputs the multimedia content that is streamed from the [[Core]].<br />
*[[AV Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===House Setup Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the floorplan of your house and to assign scenarios to each room.<br />
*[[House Setup Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Media Player Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the location of file shares and other media locations within your system.<br />
*[[Media Player Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website===<br />
Although there are automated wizards to assist in setup, there are more options provided in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]. The user can create and modify any and all devices that LinuxMCE controls through the Admin page. It is displayed by any web browser, such as the ones available both on the Core/Hybrid and on each Media Director.<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]<br />
<br />
===Scenarios, Events & Security===<br />
<br />
In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. For example:<br />
*A Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' can dim the lights.<br />
*A Security scenario in the Living Room can view a camera.<br />
<br />
When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room which will include the media devices that are located there.<br />
<br />
Your new scenarios will then be visible on the Orbiter remote controls after you [[Usage_Intro#Reload_Router_.26_Regen_Orbiters|regenerate]].<br />
<br />
Add [[Events]] to specify conditional events (such as turning on a light) when something else happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.). This can be used for security. For example, you want to be notified (by VOIP, a message on a TV, etc.) when certain events happen in the house (motion detector is tripped). Settings will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.<br />
<br />
===Configuring Myth TV===<br />
Most of the setup for MythTV is done automatically. For more information take a look at the following link.<br />
<br />
* [[Setting up MythTV]].<br />
<br />
===Upload Your Media===<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is capable of accessing Microsoft Windows-compatible network shares using the built-in Samba network protocol. LinuxMCE also creates a "public" share folder on the Core (or NAS) for storing the files that the whole family can share -- movies, music, etc. A "private" share folder for each family member is also created on the Core (or NAS). These network shares can be accessed from Windows-based PCs on your home LAN by listing the LAN IP address of the Core (or hybrid) as a network share (it is usually 192.168.80.1).<br />
<br />
Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, go to the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]-->Files & Media--> Media Files Sync and be sure your media is now in the database. You can now add attributes (artist, actor, etc.) and choose cover art.<br />
<br />
=== Configure Telephony===<br />
<br />
==General Usage Pages==<br />
<br />
===Lights===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Lighting Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Lights from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Climate Control===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Climate Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Climate from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
* [[Monitor surveillance cameras]]<br />
* [[Arm or disarm the alarm using the Orbiters]]<br />
* Arm or disarm LinuxMCE's alarm using proximity sensors<br />
* [[Automatically take pictures when sensors are disturbed]]<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE notify me of security alerts]]<br />
<br />
===Media===<br />
<br />
====Controlling A/V Equipment====<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE automatically control the TV and Stereo]]<br />
* [[Control the media director's volume using either a receiver]]<br />
* [[Use network audio players for a whole-house music solution]]<br />
* [[Use a satellite/cable box with the PVR]]<br />
* [[Control a TV or cable/satellite box]]<br />
* [[Control regular A/V equipment]]<br />
* [[Control A/V equipment with RS232/USB/Ethernet]]<br />
<br />
====Using Media====<br />
* [[Watch a DVD/Listen to a CD]]<br />
* [[Rip a CD/DVD to the Core]]<br />
* [[Watch/Listen to media stored on the Core]]<br />
* [[Play the same media in multiple rooms simultaneously]]<br />
* [[Play Games on LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
====Media Attributes====<br />
* [[Flag media stored on the core as private]]<br />
* [[Flag whatever media I am watching now as private]]<br />
* [[Catalog media with attributes]]<br />
* [[Search for media by attributes using the Orbiters]]<br />
* [[Make LinuxMCE do something when I start media]]<br />
* [[Have my media follow me]]<br />
* [[How are media files organized?]]<br />
* [[Use my own pictures in the Screen Saver]]<br />
<br />
===Telecom===<br />
* [[LinuxMCE telecom features | General Usage Guide]]<br />
* Make phone calls using a VOIP provider listed at [[VOIP Service Providers]].<br />
* [[Manual Phones Configuration | How to Configure Phone Lines Manually]] <br />
* Make phone calls using a regular phone line (POTS), ISDN or T1<br />
* Do video conferencing<br />
<br />
==Troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]], you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.<br />
<br />
All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".log". At bootup, certain device logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/*.log.*.gz files <br />
<br />
All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,<br />
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. [[DCERouter]] is running the same way on your core or hybrid.<br />
<br />
At bootup, all the scripts listed in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. <br />
<br />
If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].<br />
<br />
*[[Testing and troubleshooting devices]]<br />
*[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]<br />
<br />
==Other Items ==<br />
*[[Security & Privacy Issues]]<br />
*[[Installing Dansguardian]]<br />
*[[Add support for new remote controls]]<br />
*[[Automatic diskless boot of media directors]]<br />
*[[Change the look and feel of the Orbiter]]<br />
*[[Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE]]<br />
*[[Turn off photo screensaver]]<br />
<br />
== Accessibility and Languages ==<br />
<br />
*[[Translate the GUI into another language]]<br />
<br />
*[[Accessibility]] Tools to make Linuxmce accessible</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User_Manual&diff=31776User Manual2012-08-02T17:33:31Z<p>JaseP: /* Installation of Software Components */</p>
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| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
[[Category: Documentation| ]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Install]]<br />
<br />
''Also see:'' <br />
<br />
*[[:Category:Tutorials|User's Guide and Tutorials Category]]<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE|What is LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[software components | Software Components]]<br />
<br />
*[[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[Usage Intro]]<br />
<br />
==Hardware==<br />
<br />
Also see: [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
===Picking The Right Components=== <br />
<br />
====The Core====<br />
<br />
The most important component of a LinuxMCE system is the "[[Core]]". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all of the primary applications and services. A good Pentium 4 with at least 80 GB of storage and two network cards (Gigabit ideally) is often sufficient. A high-end server with RAID-5 storage is best.<br />
<br />
It is best to dedicate one PC as the Core server. You can put this computer somewhere out of the way and not connect a monitor to it (i.e.: run it "headless"). If there will be only one computer in your LinuxMCE system, that computer must be a "[[hybrid]]" Core server and [[Media Director|media player]]. A Hybrid will definitely require a connection to a TV. A Hybrid can also act as both the Core and [[Media Director|media player]] along with other Media Directors in the system.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Cores|Here are some possible Core server platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Media Directors====<br />
<br />
[[Media Directors]] (for short: MDs) are Home Theater PCs (HTPCs or just PCs, for short) with outputs to connect to a television (such as; VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks). Sound output to speakers, from a good sound card or embedded sound chipset, is also important. An MD plays all your streaming music and video from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), and from other MDs in your system. Output to a TV and speakers can create an awe inspiring multimedia experience.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Media_Directors|Here are some possible Media Director platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Orbiters====<br />
<br />
[[Orbiters]] are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. Orbiter devices display a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all human interactive aspects of LinuxMCE. Multiple Orbiter options are available, such as; using a generic PC, a tablet (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface accessible to any computer or smart phone connected within your LinuxMCE network. Orbiters may even be configured to access the system from the Internet (the web interface requires user authentication, and additional security measures are advised). Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Orbiters|Here are some possible Orbiter platforms.]]<br />
<br />
In addition, Orbiter can be skinned in a variety of different ways. There is a default skin, Titanium, which has multiple variations for data grid color, and a dark version called Slate.<br />
<br />
[[Orbiter Skins|Here Are some Orbiter Skins]]<br />
<br />
====Network Attached Storage====<br />
<br />
An alternative to storing all or most of your video, pictures and music media files on the hard drives of the LinuxMCE Core itself is to store your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (NAS) server. You can store large music and video collections this way. Your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion), both of which consume considerable hard drive storage space. One example of an NAS is the [[Buffalo Terastation]].<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Network Attached Storage|Here are some possible NAS solutions.]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Devices====<br />
<br />
*Home [[automation]] devices, such as Z-wave peripherals, for controlling your lights, HVAC, appliances and some aspects of security<br />
*Security/surveillance [[:Category:cameras|cameras]]<br />
*An LCD or plasma screen TV<br />
*A streaming media music player such as the [[SlimDevices Squeezebox]]<br />
*An alarm system with a compatible interface<br />
<br />
There are examples of devices that require a controller device called a [[gc100]]. A gc100 device allows these and other devices that communicate using a serial port (e.g. alarm panels) or an [[infrared]] transceiver (e.g. a TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE Core.<br />
<br />
====Plug 'n' Play Capabilities====<br />
<br />
Once LinuxMCE is installed, you can treat it like an appliance -- plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. You don't even need to install any software on the media PCs that will be used as [[Media Directors]]. If these PCs are connected to the Core by wired Ethernet, they can usually be set to [[Network Boot for Media Directors|boot LinuxMCE from the Core server over the network]] whenever you want to use them as a Media Director. The rest of the time they can be used as a regular PC, using whatever operating system is already on their hard drives.<br />
<br />
The LinuxMCE Core must (ideally) be the '''only''' DHCP server within your LinuxMCE '''internal''' network, for it to offer both plug-and-play and network boot services. The Core server bridges your "external" home LAN (which may have a DHCP server running) and an "internal" LinuxMCE LAN (which should be the only device to serve DHCP within the internal network). For this to work, it is recommended to have [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] in the Core -- one to connect to the "external" network (which can be your home LAN or simply your Internet connection), and one for the "internal" LinuxMCE network (to which all your LinuxMCE devices are connected). The LinuxMCE Core server effectively acts as both the DHCP server and the firewall for the "internal" LinuxMCE network. <br />
<br />
Note that you can easily have PCs outside of the LinuxMCE internal network, if you choose. Simply connect them to the external network, rather than the internal LinuxMCE network. Alternatively, you can choose to have all PCs in your house be part of the LinuxMCE network. In this case the Core server provides DHCP and firewall services for your entire home LAN.<br />
<br />
====Wiring Considerations====<br />
The connections between the Core server and the Media Directors require significant network bandwidth for data transmission. Furthermore, netbooting (loading the operating system of the Media Directors via network connection to the Core, versus their own hard drives) is not easy accomplished through wireless networking. Network booting of the Media Directors is best done with a wired (Ethernet) connection. For this reason, it is recommended you have sufficient (in quantity and quality) wired Ethernet connections between the Core server and each peripheral Media Director.<br />
<br />
Other devices, which do not have high data transmission requirements, such as Orbiter remote controls, may easily connect through a wireless access point within the LinuxMCE internal network.<br />
<br />
* [[Wiring Considerations]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Hardware Resources====<br />
Choosing hardware components can be difficult. There are multiple articles regarding hardware selection in the [[:Category:Hardware | Hardware Category]].<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [[What hardware I will need]]<br />
* [[Video#Equipment_used_in_the_demo | A list of hardware used in the demo video]]<br />
<br />
==== Using your own PCs ====<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is Linux-based. Drivers for hardware devices are not always immediately available for Linux as soon as they may be for Windows or other operating systems, depending heavily on hardware manufacturer support. However, the hardware support in Linux has improved substantially in recent years. Still, if you have purchased new or exotic hardware, there may not yet be drivers available for Linux. Check out the [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]] first. Also, check out [http://www.linuxcompatible.org linuxcompatible.org] for a list of Linux-compatible hardware. Third, if a device is supported by the underlying version of Ubuntu/Kubuntu on which your chosen version of LinuxMCE is based (for instance; LinuxMCE 8.10 or LinuxMCE 10.04), it is more likely to be supported in LinuxMCE. And finally, as a last resort, to find out if your hardware might work, you might consider posting a question in the LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/ forums]. <br />
<br />
=====Additional Hardware=====<br />
<br />
You can also put multiple devices in (or connected to) the [[Core]], such as hardware expansion cards (e.g.: analog capture cards for video surveillance & Ethernet adapter cards), USB video capture devices or analog phone line interfaces (e.g. from www.digium.com). Make sure they are Linux compatible, as indicated above. There are several choices as to where you may install devices in your LinuxMCE system. For example, you could put a PVR/satellite video capture card in an individual Media Director PC, a network based digital TV tuner or telephone-to-VOIP ATA device attached to the network, or you could put a device in the LinuxMCE Core itself (where it will be more easily shared throughout the system).<br />
<br />
Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and devices can be used as remote controls by adding a USB Bluetooth Dongle to each Media Director (anywhere from $5 to around $25 USD). Each Media Director reports the signal strengths of each Bluetooth phone or device (this is how the Core figures out what room you're in). Since all LinuxMCE controlled resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere -- as long as you're within Bluetooth range of a Media Director (usually within 10m, or 30feet). <br />
<br />
You can also use low-cost network connected audio players, like the Squeeze Box, which can be placed anywhere in the system.<br />
<br />
==Installation of Software Components==<br />
There are currently two methods of LinuxMCE installation. The DVD installation requires a single installation disk. The CD method requires 3 disks (one of which is the Kubuntu LiveCD), but offers more flexibility in installation. <br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This section does not cover the net installation method for LinuxMCE 10.04, which is currently in Alpha testing phase. A DVD installation method, in current development, exists for LinuxMCE 10.04, as well.''<br />
<br />
===DVD Installation===<br />
*[[DVD Installation]]<br />
===CD Installation===<br />
*[[Installation Guide]]<br />
<br />
==Setting Up LinuxMCE==<br />
===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===<br />
<br />
* Also see the [[QuickStart Guide | Quick Start Guide]].<br />
* The appearance of LinuxMCE depends on your graphics card. Read [[Graphics Test]] for information on how to determine the capabilities of your current video card.<br />
* Also see the legacy instructions: [[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Setting up your LinuxMCE system consists of 4 steps:<br />
<br />
* Providing some general information, such as what kind of network you have.<br />
* Specifying the devices in your home (lights, TVs, surveillance cameras, etc.).<br />
* Creating [[scenarios]]. A "scenario" is a group of commands, or tasks, you want executed when you touch a button. Each scenario you create will appear on the Orbiter remote controls as an option button.<br />
:*Scenarios are generally organized into 5 categories: lighting, media, climate, security and telephone. You can create, for example, a lighting scenario called "Entertaining" which turns on all the lights in the house and in the front yard. A button labeled "Entertaining" will then appear on the Orbiters in the lighting section -- touch it to activate the scenario. Any scenario can do anything. For example, just because the "Entertaining" scenario is a lighting scenario doesn't mean the scenario only affects lights. You can make the scenario also play some music, and maybe open the front gate. You can use the "Advanced, My Scenarios" menu option for low-level control over a scenario, to make it do whatever you want. However the Wizard includes pages that make it very easy to create scenarios. For example, when you add a lighting scenario with the Wizard, it lists all the lights in the house and lets you pick the ones you want to change with the scenario.<br />
*Creating event handlers. This is how you tell LinuxMCE you want it to do something in response to some event. For example, you may want LinuxMCE to turn on the Front Porch light when a motion detector is tripped. Or you want it to play a loud message on the TV when there is a security breach. Perhaps you would like to stop watering the lawn when it rains.<br />
<br />
===AV Wizard===<br />
The Audio/Video Wizard is designed to allow for easy setup of the components (ranging from a simple monitor to an HCTV with composite inputs and outputs) to which a [[Media Director]] outputs the multimedia content that is streamed from the [[Core]].<br />
*[[AV Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===House Setup Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the floorplan of your house and to assign scenarios to each room.<br />
*[[House Setup Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Media Player Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the location of file shares and other media locations within your system.<br />
*[[Media Player Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website===<br />
Although there are automated wizards to assist in setup, there are more options provided in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]. The user can create and modify any and all devices that LinuxMCE controls through the Admin page. It is displayed by any web browser, such as the ones available both on the Core/Hybrid and on each Media Director.<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]<br />
<br />
===Scenarios, Events & Security===<br />
<br />
In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. For example:<br />
*A Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' can dim the lights.<br />
*A Security scenario in the Living Room can view a camera.<br />
<br />
When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room which will include the media devices that are located there.<br />
<br />
Your new scenarios will then be visible on the Orbiter remote controls after you [[Usage_Intro#Reload_Router_.26_Regen_Orbiters|regenerate]].<br />
<br />
Add [[Events]] to specify conditional events (such as turning on a light) when something else happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.). This can be used for security. For example, you want to be notified (by VOIP, a message on a TV, etc.) when certain events happen in the house (motion detector is tripped). Settings will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.<br />
<br />
===Configuring Myth TV===<br />
Most of the setup for MythTV is done automatically. For more information take a look at the following link.<br />
<br />
* [[Setting up MythTV]].<br />
<br />
===Upload Your Media===<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is capable of accessing Microsoft Windows-compatible network shares using the built-in Samba network protocol. LinuxMCE also creates a "public" share folder on the Core (or NAS) for storing the files that the whole family can share -- movies, music, etc. A "private" share folder for each family member is also created on the Core (or NAS). These network shares can be accessed from Windows-based PCs on your home LAN by listing the LAN IP address of the Core (or hybrid) as a network share (it is usually 192.168.80.1).<br />
<br />
Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, go to the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]-->Files & Media--> Media Files Sync and be sure your media is now in the database. You can now add attributes (artist, actor, etc.) and choose cover art.<br />
<br />
=== Configure Telephony===<br />
<br />
==General Usage Pages==<br />
<br />
===Lights===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Lighting Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Lights from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Climate Control===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Climate Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Climate from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
* [[Monitor surveillance cameras]]<br />
* [[Arm or disarm the alarm using the Orbiters]]<br />
* Arm or disarm LinuxMCE's alarm using proximity sensors<br />
* [[Automatically take pictures when sensors are disturbed]]<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE notify me of security alerts]]<br />
<br />
===Media===<br />
<br />
====Controlling A/V Equipment====<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE automatically control the TV and Stereo]]<br />
* [[Control the media director's volume using either a receiver]]<br />
* [[Use network audio players for a whole-house music solution]]<br />
* [[Use a satellite/cable box with the PVR]]<br />
* [[Control a TV or cable/satellite box]]<br />
* [[Control regular A/V equipment]]<br />
* [[Control A/V equipment with RS232/USB/Ethernet]]<br />
<br />
====Using Media====<br />
* [[Watch a DVD/Listen to a CD]]<br />
* [[Rip a CD/DVD to the Core]]<br />
* [[Watch/Listen to media stored on the Core]]<br />
* [[Play the same media in multiple rooms simultaneously]]<br />
* [[Play Games on LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
====Media Attributes====<br />
* [[Flag media stored on the core as private]]<br />
* [[Flag whatever media I am watching now as private]]<br />
* [[Catalog media with attributes]]<br />
* [[Search for media by attributes using the Orbiters]]<br />
* [[Make LinuxMCE do something when I start media]]<br />
* [[Have my media follow me]]<br />
* [[How are media files organized?]]<br />
* [[Use my own pictures in the Screen Saver]]<br />
<br />
===Telecom===<br />
* [[LinuxMCE telecom features | General Usage Guide]]<br />
* Make phone calls using a VOIP provider listed at [[VOIP Service Providers]].<br />
* [[Manual Phones Configuration | How to Configure Phone Lines Manually]] <br />
* Make phone calls using a regular phone line (POTS), ISDN or T1<br />
* Do video conferencing<br />
<br />
==Troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]], you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.<br />
<br />
All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".log". At bootup, certain device logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/*.log.*.gz files <br />
<br />
All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,<br />
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. [[DCERouter]] is running the same way on your core or hybrid.<br />
<br />
At bootup, all the scripts listed in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. <br />
<br />
If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].<br />
<br />
*[[Testing and troubleshooting devices]]<br />
*[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]<br />
<br />
==Other Items ==<br />
*[[Security & Privacy Issues]]<br />
*[[Installing Dansguardian]]<br />
*[[Add support for new remote controls]]<br />
*[[Automatic diskless boot of media directors]]<br />
*[[Change the look and feel of the Orbiter]]<br />
*[[Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE]]<br />
*[[Turn off photo screensaver]]<br />
<br />
== Accessibility and Languages ==<br />
<br />
*[[Translate the GUI into another language]]<br />
<br />
*[[Accessibility]] Tools to make Linuxmce accessible</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User_Manual&diff=31775User Manual2012-08-02T17:26:04Z<p>JaseP: /* Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website */</p>
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|}<br />
[[Category: Documentation| ]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Install]]<br />
<br />
''Also see:'' <br />
<br />
*[[:Category:Tutorials|User's Guide and Tutorials Category]]<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE|What is LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[software components | Software Components]]<br />
<br />
*[[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[Usage Intro]]<br />
<br />
==Hardware==<br />
<br />
Also see: [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
===Picking The Right Components=== <br />
<br />
====The Core====<br />
<br />
The most important component of a LinuxMCE system is the "[[Core]]". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all of the primary applications and services. A good Pentium 4 with at least 80 GB of storage and two network cards (Gigabit ideally) is often sufficient. A high-end server with RAID-5 storage is best.<br />
<br />
It is best to dedicate one PC as the Core server. You can put this computer somewhere out of the way and not connect a monitor to it (i.e.: run it "headless"). If there will be only one computer in your LinuxMCE system, that computer must be a "[[hybrid]]" Core server and [[Media Director|media player]]. A Hybrid will definitely require a connection to a TV. A Hybrid can also act as both the Core and [[Media Director|media player]] along with other Media Directors in the system.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Cores|Here are some possible Core server platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Media Directors====<br />
<br />
[[Media Directors]] (for short: MDs) are Home Theater PCs (HTPCs or just PCs, for short) with outputs to connect to a television (such as; VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks). Sound output to speakers, from a good sound card or embedded sound chipset, is also important. An MD plays all your streaming music and video from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), and from other MDs in your system. Output to a TV and speakers can create an awe inspiring multimedia experience.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Media_Directors|Here are some possible Media Director platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Orbiters====<br />
<br />
[[Orbiters]] are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. Orbiter devices display a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all human interactive aspects of LinuxMCE. Multiple Orbiter options are available, such as; using a generic PC, a tablet (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface accessible to any computer or smart phone connected within your LinuxMCE network. Orbiters may even be configured to access the system from the Internet (the web interface requires user authentication, and additional security measures are advised). Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Orbiters|Here are some possible Orbiter platforms.]]<br />
<br />
In addition, Orbiter can be skinned in a variety of different ways. There is a default skin, Titanium, which has multiple variations for data grid color, and a dark version called Slate.<br />
<br />
[[Orbiter Skins|Here Are some Orbiter Skins]]<br />
<br />
====Network Attached Storage====<br />
<br />
An alternative to storing all or most of your video, pictures and music media files on the hard drives of the LinuxMCE Core itself is to store your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (NAS) server. You can store large music and video collections this way. Your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion), both of which consume considerable hard drive storage space. One example of an NAS is the [[Buffalo Terastation]].<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Network Attached Storage|Here are some possible NAS solutions.]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Devices====<br />
<br />
*Home [[automation]] devices, such as Z-wave peripherals, for controlling your lights, HVAC, appliances and some aspects of security<br />
*Security/surveillance [[:Category:cameras|cameras]]<br />
*An LCD or plasma screen TV<br />
*A streaming media music player such as the [[SlimDevices Squeezebox]]<br />
*An alarm system with a compatible interface<br />
<br />
There are examples of devices that require a controller device called a [[gc100]]. A gc100 device allows these and other devices that communicate using a serial port (e.g. alarm panels) or an [[infrared]] transceiver (e.g. a TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE Core.<br />
<br />
====Plug 'n' Play Capabilities====<br />
<br />
Once LinuxMCE is installed, you can treat it like an appliance -- plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. You don't even need to install any software on the media PCs that will be used as [[Media Directors]]. If these PCs are connected to the Core by wired Ethernet, they can usually be set to [[Network Boot for Media Directors|boot LinuxMCE from the Core server over the network]] whenever you want to use them as a Media Director. The rest of the time they can be used as a regular PC, using whatever operating system is already on their hard drives.<br />
<br />
The LinuxMCE Core must (ideally) be the '''only''' DHCP server within your LinuxMCE '''internal''' network, for it to offer both plug-and-play and network boot services. The Core server bridges your "external" home LAN (which may have a DHCP server running) and an "internal" LinuxMCE LAN (which should be the only device to serve DHCP within the internal network). For this to work, it is recommended to have [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] in the Core -- one to connect to the "external" network (which can be your home LAN or simply your Internet connection), and one for the "internal" LinuxMCE network (to which all your LinuxMCE devices are connected). The LinuxMCE Core server effectively acts as both the DHCP server and the firewall for the "internal" LinuxMCE network. <br />
<br />
Note that you can easily have PCs outside of the LinuxMCE internal network, if you choose. Simply connect them to the external network, rather than the internal LinuxMCE network. Alternatively, you can choose to have all PCs in your house be part of the LinuxMCE network. In this case the Core server provides DHCP and firewall services for your entire home LAN.<br />
<br />
====Wiring Considerations====<br />
The connections between the Core server and the Media Directors require significant network bandwidth for data transmission. Furthermore, netbooting (loading the operating system of the Media Directors via network connection to the Core, versus their own hard drives) is not easy accomplished through wireless networking. Network booting of the Media Directors is best done with a wired (Ethernet) connection. For this reason, it is recommended you have sufficient (in quantity and quality) wired Ethernet connections between the Core server and each peripheral Media Director.<br />
<br />
Other devices, which do not have high data transmission requirements, such as Orbiter remote controls, may easily connect through a wireless access point within the LinuxMCE internal network.<br />
<br />
* [[Wiring Considerations]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Hardware Resources====<br />
Choosing hardware components can be difficult. There are multiple articles regarding hardware selection in the [[:Category:Hardware | Hardware Category]].<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [[What hardware I will need]]<br />
* [[Video#Equipment_used_in_the_demo | A list of hardware used in the demo video]]<br />
<br />
==== Using your own PCs ====<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is Linux-based. Drivers for hardware devices are not always immediately available for Linux as soon as they may be for Windows or other operating systems, depending heavily on hardware manufacturer support. However, the hardware support in Linux has improved substantially in recent years. Still, if you have purchased new or exotic hardware, there may not yet be drivers available for Linux. Check out the [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]] first. Also, check out [http://www.linuxcompatible.org linuxcompatible.org] for a list of Linux-compatible hardware. Third, if a device is supported by the underlying version of Ubuntu/Kubuntu on which your chosen version of LinuxMCE is based (for instance; LinuxMCE 8.10 or LinuxMCE 10.04), it is more likely to be supported in LinuxMCE. And finally, as a last resort, to find out if your hardware might work, you might consider posting a question in the LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/ forums]. <br />
<br />
=====Additional Hardware=====<br />
<br />
You can also put multiple devices in (or connected to) the [[Core]], such as hardware expansion cards (e.g.: analog capture cards for video surveillance & Ethernet adapter cards), USB video capture devices or analog phone line interfaces (e.g. from www.digium.com). Make sure they are Linux compatible, as indicated above. There are several choices as to where you may install devices in your LinuxMCE system. For example, you could put a PVR/satellite video capture card in an individual Media Director PC, a network based digital TV tuner or telephone-to-VOIP ATA device attached to the network, or you could put a device in the LinuxMCE Core itself (where it will be more easily shared throughout the system).<br />
<br />
Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and devices can be used as remote controls by adding a USB Bluetooth Dongle to each Media Director (anywhere from $5 to around $25 USD). Each Media Director reports the signal strengths of each Bluetooth phone or device (this is how the Core figures out what room you're in). Since all LinuxMCE controlled resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere -- as long as you're within Bluetooth range of a Media Director (usually within 10m, or 30feet). <br />
<br />
You can also use low-cost network connected audio players, like the Squeeze Box, which can be placed anywhere in the system.<br />
<br />
==Installation of Software Components==<br />
There are currently two methods of LinuxMCE installation. The DVD installation requires a single installation disk. The CD method requires 3 disks (one of which is the Kubuntu LiveCD), but offers more flexibility in installation. <br />
===DVD Installation===<br />
*[[DVD Installation]]<br />
===CD Installation===<br />
*[[Installation Guide]]<br />
<br />
==Setting Up LinuxMCE==<br />
===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===<br />
<br />
* Also see the [[QuickStart Guide | Quick Start Guide]].<br />
* The appearance of LinuxMCE depends on your graphics card. Read [[Graphics Test]] for information on how to determine the capabilities of your current video card.<br />
* Also see the legacy instructions: [[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Setting up your LinuxMCE system consists of 4 steps:<br />
<br />
* Providing some general information, such as what kind of network you have.<br />
* Specifying the devices in your home (lights, TVs, surveillance cameras, etc.).<br />
* Creating [[scenarios]]. A "scenario" is a group of commands, or tasks, you want executed when you touch a button. Each scenario you create will appear on the Orbiter remote controls as an option button.<br />
:*Scenarios are generally organized into 5 categories: lighting, media, climate, security and telephone. You can create, for example, a lighting scenario called "Entertaining" which turns on all the lights in the house and in the front yard. A button labeled "Entertaining" will then appear on the Orbiters in the lighting section -- touch it to activate the scenario. Any scenario can do anything. For example, just because the "Entertaining" scenario is a lighting scenario doesn't mean the scenario only affects lights. You can make the scenario also play some music, and maybe open the front gate. You can use the "Advanced, My Scenarios" menu option for low-level control over a scenario, to make it do whatever you want. However the Wizard includes pages that make it very easy to create scenarios. For example, when you add a lighting scenario with the Wizard, it lists all the lights in the house and lets you pick the ones you want to change with the scenario.<br />
*Creating event handlers. This is how you tell LinuxMCE you want it to do something in response to some event. For example, you may want LinuxMCE to turn on the Front Porch light when a motion detector is tripped. Or you want it to play a loud message on the TV when there is a security breach. Perhaps you would like to stop watering the lawn when it rains.<br />
<br />
===AV Wizard===<br />
The Audio/Video Wizard is designed to allow for easy setup of the components (ranging from a simple monitor to an HCTV with composite inputs and outputs) to which a [[Media Director]] outputs the multimedia content that is streamed from the [[Core]].<br />
*[[AV Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===House Setup Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the floorplan of your house and to assign scenarios to each room.<br />
*[[House Setup Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Media Player Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the location of file shares and other media locations within your system.<br />
*[[Media Player Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website===<br />
Although there are automated wizards to assist in setup, there are more options provided in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]. The user can create and modify any and all devices that LinuxMCE controls through the Admin page. It is displayed by any web browser, such as the ones available both on the Core/Hybrid and on each Media Director.<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]<br />
<br />
===Scenarios, Events & Security===<br />
<br />
In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. For example:<br />
*A Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' can dim the lights.<br />
*A Security scenario in the Living Room can view a camera.<br />
<br />
When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room which will include the media devices that are located there.<br />
<br />
Your new scenarios will then be visible on the Orbiter remote controls after you [[Usage_Intro#Reload_Router_.26_Regen_Orbiters|regenerate]].<br />
<br />
Add [[Events]] to specify conditional events (such as turning on a light) when something else happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.). This can be used for security. For example, you want to be notified (by VOIP, a message on a TV, etc.) when certain events happen in the house (motion detector is tripped). Settings will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.<br />
<br />
===Configuring Myth TV===<br />
Most of the setup for MythTV is done automatically. For more information take a look at the following link.<br />
<br />
* [[Setting up MythTV]].<br />
<br />
===Upload Your Media===<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is capable of accessing Microsoft Windows-compatible network shares using the built-in Samba network protocol. LinuxMCE also creates a "public" share folder on the Core (or NAS) for storing the files that the whole family can share -- movies, music, etc. A "private" share folder for each family member is also created on the Core (or NAS). These network shares can be accessed from Windows-based PCs on your home LAN by listing the LAN IP address of the Core (or hybrid) as a network share (it is usually 192.168.80.1).<br />
<br />
Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, go to the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]-->Files & Media--> Media Files Sync and be sure your media is now in the database. You can now add attributes (artist, actor, etc.) and choose cover art.<br />
<br />
=== Configure Telephony===<br />
<br />
==General Usage Pages==<br />
<br />
===Lights===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Lighting Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Lights from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Climate Control===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Climate Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Climate from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
* [[Monitor surveillance cameras]]<br />
* [[Arm or disarm the alarm using the Orbiters]]<br />
* Arm or disarm LinuxMCE's alarm using proximity sensors<br />
* [[Automatically take pictures when sensors are disturbed]]<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE notify me of security alerts]]<br />
<br />
===Media===<br />
<br />
====Controlling A/V Equipment====<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE automatically control the TV and Stereo]]<br />
* [[Control the media director's volume using either a receiver]]<br />
* [[Use network audio players for a whole-house music solution]]<br />
* [[Use a satellite/cable box with the PVR]]<br />
* [[Control a TV or cable/satellite box]]<br />
* [[Control regular A/V equipment]]<br />
* [[Control A/V equipment with RS232/USB/Ethernet]]<br />
<br />
====Using Media====<br />
* [[Watch a DVD/Listen to a CD]]<br />
* [[Rip a CD/DVD to the Core]]<br />
* [[Watch/Listen to media stored on the Core]]<br />
* [[Play the same media in multiple rooms simultaneously]]<br />
* [[Play Games on LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
====Media Attributes====<br />
* [[Flag media stored on the core as private]]<br />
* [[Flag whatever media I am watching now as private]]<br />
* [[Catalog media with attributes]]<br />
* [[Search for media by attributes using the Orbiters]]<br />
* [[Make LinuxMCE do something when I start media]]<br />
* [[Have my media follow me]]<br />
* [[How are media files organized?]]<br />
* [[Use my own pictures in the Screen Saver]]<br />
<br />
===Telecom===<br />
* [[LinuxMCE telecom features | General Usage Guide]]<br />
* Make phone calls using a VOIP provider listed at [[VOIP Service Providers]].<br />
* [[Manual Phones Configuration | How to Configure Phone Lines Manually]] <br />
* Make phone calls using a regular phone line (POTS), ISDN or T1<br />
* Do video conferencing<br />
<br />
==Troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]], you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.<br />
<br />
All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".log". At bootup, certain device logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/*.log.*.gz files <br />
<br />
All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,<br />
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. [[DCERouter]] is running the same way on your core or hybrid.<br />
<br />
At bootup, all the scripts listed in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. <br />
<br />
If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].<br />
<br />
*[[Testing and troubleshooting devices]]<br />
*[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]<br />
<br />
==Other Items ==<br />
*[[Security & Privacy Issues]]<br />
*[[Installing Dansguardian]]<br />
*[[Add support for new remote controls]]<br />
*[[Automatic diskless boot of media directors]]<br />
*[[Change the look and feel of the Orbiter]]<br />
*[[Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE]]<br />
*[[Turn off photo screensaver]]<br />
<br />
== Accessibility and Languages ==<br />
<br />
*[[Translate the GUI into another language]]<br />
<br />
*[[Accessibility]] Tools to make Linuxmce accessible</div>JasePhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User_Manual&diff=31774User Manual2012-08-02T17:24:14Z<p>JaseP: /* Plug 'n' Play Capabilities */</p>
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[[Category: Documentation| ]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Install]]<br />
<br />
''Also see:'' <br />
<br />
*[[:Category:Tutorials|User's Guide and Tutorials Category]]<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE|What is LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[software components | Software Components]]<br />
<br />
*[[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]]<br />
<br />
*[[Usage Intro]]<br />
<br />
==Hardware==<br />
<br />
Also see: [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]]<br />
<br />
===Picking The Right Components=== <br />
<br />
====The Core====<br />
<br />
The most important component of a LinuxMCE system is the "[[Core]]". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all of the primary applications and services. A good Pentium 4 with at least 80 GB of storage and two network cards (Gigabit ideally) is often sufficient. A high-end server with RAID-5 storage is best.<br />
<br />
It is best to dedicate one PC as the Core server. You can put this computer somewhere out of the way and not connect a monitor to it (i.e.: run it "headless"). If there will be only one computer in your LinuxMCE system, that computer must be a "[[hybrid]]" Core server and [[Media Director|media player]]. A Hybrid will definitely require a connection to a TV. A Hybrid can also act as both the Core and [[Media Director|media player]] along with other Media Directors in the system.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Cores|Here are some possible Core server platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Media Directors====<br />
<br />
[[Media Directors]] (for short: MDs) are Home Theater PCs (HTPCs or just PCs, for short) with outputs to connect to a television (such as; VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks). Sound output to speakers, from a good sound card or embedded sound chipset, is also important. An MD plays all your streaming music and video from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), and from other MDs in your system. Output to a TV and speakers can create an awe inspiring multimedia experience.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Media_Directors|Here are some possible Media Director platforms.]]<br />
<br />
====Orbiters====<br />
<br />
[[Orbiters]] are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. Orbiter devices display a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all human interactive aspects of LinuxMCE. Multiple Orbiter options are available, such as; using a generic PC, a tablet (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface accessible to any computer or smart phone connected within your LinuxMCE network. Orbiters may even be configured to access the system from the Internet (the web interface requires user authentication, and additional security measures are advised). Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Orbiters|Here are some possible Orbiter platforms.]]<br />
<br />
In addition, Orbiter can be skinned in a variety of different ways. There is a default skin, Titanium, which has multiple variations for data grid color, and a dark version called Slate.<br />
<br />
[[Orbiter Skins|Here Are some Orbiter Skins]]<br />
<br />
====Network Attached Storage====<br />
<br />
An alternative to storing all or most of your video, pictures and music media files on the hard drives of the LinuxMCE Core itself is to store your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (NAS) server. You can store large music and video collections this way. Your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion), both of which consume considerable hard drive storage space. One example of an NAS is the [[Buffalo Terastation]].<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Network Attached Storage|Here are some possible NAS solutions.]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Devices====<br />
<br />
*Home [[automation]] devices, such as Z-wave peripherals, for controlling your lights, HVAC, appliances and some aspects of security<br />
*Security/surveillance [[:Category:cameras|cameras]]<br />
*An LCD or plasma screen TV<br />
*A streaming media music player such as the [[SlimDevices Squeezebox]]<br />
*An alarm system with a compatible interface<br />
<br />
There are examples of devices that require a controller device called a [[gc100]]. A gc100 device allows these and other devices that communicate using a serial port (e.g. alarm panels) or an [[infrared]] transceiver (e.g. a TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE Core.<br />
<br />
====Plug 'n' Play Capabilities====<br />
<br />
Once LinuxMCE is installed, you can treat it like an appliance -- plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. You don't even need to install any software on the media PCs that will be used as [[Media Directors]]. If these PCs are connected to the Core by wired Ethernet, they can usually be set to [[Network Boot for Media Directors|boot LinuxMCE from the Core server over the network]] whenever you want to use them as a Media Director. The rest of the time they can be used as a regular PC, using whatever operating system is already on their hard drives.<br />
<br />
The LinuxMCE Core must (ideally) be the '''only''' DHCP server within your LinuxMCE '''internal''' network, for it to offer both plug-and-play and network boot services. The Core server bridges your "external" home LAN (which may have a DHCP server running) and an "internal" LinuxMCE LAN (which should be the only device to serve DHCP within the internal network). For this to work, it is recommended to have [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] in the Core -- one to connect to the "external" network (which can be your home LAN or simply your Internet connection), and one for the "internal" LinuxMCE network (to which all your LinuxMCE devices are connected). The LinuxMCE Core server effectively acts as both the DHCP server and the firewall for the "internal" LinuxMCE network. <br />
<br />
Note that you can easily have PCs outside of the LinuxMCE internal network, if you choose. Simply connect them to the external network, rather than the internal LinuxMCE network. Alternatively, you can choose to have all PCs in your house be part of the LinuxMCE network. In this case the Core server provides DHCP and firewall services for your entire home LAN.<br />
<br />
====Wiring Considerations====<br />
The connections between the Core server and the Media Directors require significant network bandwidth for data transmission. Furthermore, netbooting (loading the operating system of the Media Directors via network connection to the Core, versus their own hard drives) is not easy accomplished through wireless networking. Network booting of the Media Directors is best done with a wired (Ethernet) connection. For this reason, it is recommended you have sufficient (in quantity and quality) wired Ethernet connections between the Core server and each peripheral Media Director.<br />
<br />
Other devices, which do not have high data transmission requirements, such as Orbiter remote controls, may easily connect through a wireless access point within the LinuxMCE internal network.<br />
<br />
* [[Wiring Considerations]]<br />
<br />
====Additional Hardware Resources====<br />
Choosing hardware components can be difficult. There are multiple articles regarding hardware selection in the [[:Category:Hardware | Hardware Category]].<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [[What hardware I will need]]<br />
* [[Video#Equipment_used_in_the_demo | A list of hardware used in the demo video]]<br />
<br />
==== Using your own PCs ====<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is Linux-based. Drivers for hardware devices are not always immediately available for Linux as soon as they may be for Windows or other operating systems, depending heavily on hardware manufacturer support. However, the hardware support in Linux has improved substantially in recent years. Still, if you have purchased new or exotic hardware, there may not yet be drivers available for Linux. Check out the [[:Category:Hardware|Hardware Category]] first. Also, check out [http://www.linuxcompatible.org linuxcompatible.org] for a list of Linux-compatible hardware. Third, if a device is supported by the underlying version of Ubuntu/Kubuntu on which your chosen version of LinuxMCE is based (for instance; LinuxMCE 8.10 or LinuxMCE 10.04), it is more likely to be supported in LinuxMCE. And finally, as a last resort, to find out if your hardware might work, you might consider posting a question in the LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/ forums]. <br />
<br />
=====Additional Hardware=====<br />
<br />
You can also put multiple devices in (or connected to) the [[Core]], such as hardware expansion cards (e.g.: analog capture cards for video surveillance & Ethernet adapter cards), USB video capture devices or analog phone line interfaces (e.g. from www.digium.com). Make sure they are Linux compatible, as indicated above. There are several choices as to where you may install devices in your LinuxMCE system. For example, you could put a PVR/satellite video capture card in an individual Media Director PC, a network based digital TV tuner or telephone-to-VOIP ATA device attached to the network, or you could put a device in the LinuxMCE Core itself (where it will be more easily shared throughout the system).<br />
<br />
Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and devices can be used as remote controls by adding a USB Bluetooth Dongle to each Media Director (anywhere from $5 to around $25 USD). Each Media Director reports the signal strengths of each Bluetooth phone or device (this is how the Core figures out what room you're in). Since all LinuxMCE controlled resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere -- as long as you're within Bluetooth range of a Media Director (usually within 10m, or 30feet). <br />
<br />
You can also use low-cost network connected audio players, like the Squeeze Box, which can be placed anywhere in the system.<br />
<br />
==Installation of Software Components==<br />
There are currently two methods of LinuxMCE installation. The DVD installation requires a single installation disk. The CD method requires 3 disks (one of which is the Kubuntu LiveCD), but offers more flexibility in installation. <br />
===DVD Installation===<br />
*[[DVD Installation]]<br />
===CD Installation===<br />
*[[Installation Guide]]<br />
<br />
==Setting Up LinuxMCE==<br />
===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===<br />
<br />
* Also see the [[QuickStart Guide | Quick Start Guide]].<br />
* The appearance of LinuxMCE depends on your graphics card. Read [[Graphics Test]] for information on how to determine the capabilities of your current video card.<br />
* Also see the legacy instructions: [[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Setting up your LinuxMCE system consists of 4 steps:<br />
<br />
* Providing some general information, such as what kind of network you have.<br />
* Specifying the devices in your home (lights, TVs, surveillance cameras, etc.).<br />
* Creating [[scenarios]]. A "scenario" is a group of commands, or tasks, you want executed when you touch a button. Each scenario you create will appear on the Orbiter remote controls as an option button.<br />
:*Scenarios are generally organized into 5 categories: lighting, media, climate, security and telephone. You can create, for example, a lighting scenario called "Entertaining" which turns on all the lights in the house and in the front yard. A button labeled "Entertaining" will then appear on the Orbiters in the lighting section -- touch it to activate the scenario. Any scenario can do anything. For example, just because the "Entertaining" scenario is a lighting scenario doesn't mean the scenario only affects lights. You can make the scenario also play some music, and maybe open the front gate. You can use the "Advanced, My Scenarios" menu option for low-level control over a scenario, to make it do whatever you want. However the Wizard includes pages that make it very easy to create scenarios. For example, when you add a lighting scenario with the Wizard, it lists all the lights in the house and lets you pick the ones you want to change with the scenario.<br />
*Creating event handlers. This is how you tell LinuxMCE you want it to do something in response to some event. For example, you may want LinuxMCE to turn on the Front Porch light when a motion detector is tripped. Or you want it to play a loud message on the TV when there is a security breach. Perhaps you would like to stop watering the lawn when it rains.<br />
<br />
===AV Wizard===<br />
The Audio/Video Wizard is designed to allow for easy setup of the components (ranging from a simple monitor to an HCTV with composite inputs and outputs) to which a [[Media Director]] outputs the multimedia content that is streamed from the [[Core]].<br />
*[[AV Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===House Setup Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the floorplan of your house and to assign scenarios to each room.<br />
*[[House Setup Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Media Player Wizard===<br />
This allows you to specify the location of file shares and other media locations within your system.<br />
*[[Media Player Wizard]]<br />
<br />
===Using the LinuxMCE Admin Website===<br />
Although there are automated wizards to assist in setup, there are more options provided in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinucxMCE Admin web page]]. The user can create and modify any and all devices that LinuxMCE controls through the Admin page. It is displayed by any web browser, such as the ones available both on the Core/Hybrid and on each Media Director.<br />
<br />
*[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]<br />
<br />
===Scenarios, Events & Security===<br />
<br />
In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. For example:<br />
*A Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' can dim the lights.<br />
*A Security scenario in the Living Room can view a camera.<br />
<br />
When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room which will include the media devices that are located there.<br />
<br />
Your new scenarios will then be visible on the Orbiter remote controls after you [[Usage_Intro#Reload_Router_.26_Regen_Orbiters|regenerate]].<br />
<br />
Add [[Events]] to specify conditional events (such as turning on a light) when something else happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.). This can be used for security. For example, you want to be notified (by VOIP, a message on a TV, etc.) when certain events happen in the house (motion detector is tripped). Settings will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.<br />
<br />
===Configuring Myth TV===<br />
Most of the setup for MythTV is done automatically. For more information take a look at the following link.<br />
<br />
* [[Setting up MythTV]].<br />
<br />
===Upload Your Media===<br />
<br />
LinuxMCE is capable of accessing Microsoft Windows-compatible network shares using the built-in Samba network protocol. LinuxMCE also creates a "public" share folder on the Core (or NAS) for storing the files that the whole family can share -- movies, music, etc. A "private" share folder for each family member is also created on the Core (or NAS). These network shares can be accessed from Windows-based PCs on your home LAN by listing the LAN IP address of the Core (or hybrid) as a network share (it is usually 192.168.80.1).<br />
<br />
Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, go to the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website|LinuxMCE Admin web page]]-->Files & Media--> Media Files Sync and be sure your media is now in the database. You can now add attributes (artist, actor, etc.) and choose cover art.<br />
<br />
=== Configure Telephony===<br />
<br />
==General Usage Pages==<br />
<br />
===Lights===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Lighting Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Lights from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Climate Control===<br />
* [[Control lights/climate using scenarios | Control Climate Devices with Scenarios]]<br />
* [[Control lights or climate with a floorplan | Control Climate from the Floorplan]]<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
* [[Monitor surveillance cameras]]<br />
* [[Arm or disarm the alarm using the Orbiters]]<br />
* Arm or disarm LinuxMCE's alarm using proximity sensors<br />
* [[Automatically take pictures when sensors are disturbed]]<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE notify me of security alerts]]<br />
<br />
===Media===<br />
<br />
====Controlling A/V Equipment====<br />
* [[Have LinuxMCE automatically control the TV and Stereo]]<br />
* [[Control the media director's volume using either a receiver]]<br />
* [[Use network audio players for a whole-house music solution]]<br />
* [[Use a satellite/cable box with the PVR]]<br />
* [[Control a TV or cable/satellite box]]<br />
* [[Control regular A/V equipment]]<br />
* [[Control A/V equipment with RS232/USB/Ethernet]]<br />
<br />
====Using Media====<br />
* [[Watch a DVD/Listen to a CD]]<br />
* [[Rip a CD/DVD to the Core]]<br />
* [[Watch/Listen to media stored on the Core]]<br />
* [[Play the same media in multiple rooms simultaneously]]<br />
* [[Play Games on LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
====Media Attributes====<br />
* [[Flag media stored on the core as private]]<br />
* [[Flag whatever media I am watching now as private]]<br />
* [[Catalog media with attributes]]<br />
* [[Search for media by attributes using the Orbiters]]<br />
* [[Make LinuxMCE do something when I start media]]<br />
* [[Have my media follow me]]<br />
* [[How are media files organized?]]<br />
* [[Use my own pictures in the Screen Saver]]<br />
<br />
===Telecom===<br />
* [[LinuxMCE telecom features | General Usage Guide]]<br />
* Make phone calls using a VOIP provider listed at [[VOIP Service Providers]].<br />
* [[Manual Phones Configuration | How to Configure Phone Lines Manually]] <br />
* Make phone calls using a regular phone line (POTS), ISDN or T1<br />
* Do video conferencing<br />
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==Troubleshooting==<br />
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This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]], you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.<br />
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All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".log". At bootup, certain device logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/*.log.*.gz files <br />
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All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,<br />
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. [[DCERouter]] is running the same way on your core or hybrid.<br />
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At bootup, all the scripts listed in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. <br />
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If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].<br />
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*[[Testing and troubleshooting devices]]<br />
*[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]<br />
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==Other Items ==<br />
*[[Security & Privacy Issues]]<br />
*[[Installing Dansguardian]]<br />
*[[Add support for new remote controls]]<br />
*[[Automatic diskless boot of media directors]]<br />
*[[Change the look and feel of the Orbiter]]<br />
*[[Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE]]<br />
*[[Turn off photo screensaver]]<br />
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== Accessibility and Languages ==<br />
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*[[Translate the GUI into another language]]<br />
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*[[Accessibility]] Tools to make Linuxmce accessible</div>JaseP