http://wiki.linuxmce.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Itsmeok&feedformat=atomLinuxMCE - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T21:51:10ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.24.1http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=HellaNZB&diff=18016HellaNZB2009-03-17T19:25:10Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
Installing HellaNZB is possible by the following command<br />
<br />
sudo apt-get install hellanzb unrar par2 python-yenc<br />
<br />
After installation the configuration file needs to be adjusted. This can be done using an editing command.<br />
<br />
sudo vi /etc/hellanzb.conf<br />
<br />
In the configuration file change some info.<br />
<br />
username = 'gn123456',<br />
password = 'xyz1a2b3',<br />
<br />
connections = 10,<br />
<br />
defineServer(id = 'giganews',<br />
hosts = [ 'news-europe.giganews.com:119' ],<br />
<br />
Hellanzb.PREFIX_DIR = '/home/linuxmce/hellanzb/'<br />
<br />
# Supply a path to the (un)rar command<br />
Hellanzb.UNRAR_CMD = '/usr/bin/unrar'<br />
<br />
# Supply a path to the par2 command<br />
Hellanzb.PAR2_CMD = '/usr/bin/par2'<br />
<br />
# Skip unraring during post processing<br />
Hellanzb.SKIP_UNRAR = False<br />
<br />
To start Hellanzb give the hellanzb command and place an NZB file in the watched directory<br />
<br />
'''Trouble shooting:'''<br />
<br />
If you get the following message when starting HellaNZB then you do not have writing permit to the Hellanzb.PREFIX_DIR.<br />
<br />
Exiting: FatalError'>: hellanzb does not have write access to the Hellanzb.STATE_XML_FILE file</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17981User:Itsmeok2009-03-15T18:20:52Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
'''HellaNZB:'''<br />
<br />
For downloading from newsgroup servers I installed [[HellaNZB|HellaNZB]]<br />
<br />
'''W32CODECS:'''<br />
<br />
To play windows type files you can [[add software|install]] additional codecs <br />
<br />
'''DVD CSS:'''<br />
<br />
For ripping protected DVD there is additional software that needs to be [[add software|installed]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
== '''Other:==<br />
<br />
If you want to see your cpu or memory usage you can do this from a remote pc with for example a putty session. Command in a session is 'top'.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
<br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*BTNX installation for logitech mouse<br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Backup<br />
<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17980User:Itsmeok2009-03-15T18:20:31Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
'''HellaNZB:'''<br />
<br />
For downloading from newsgroup servers I installed [[HellaNZB|HellaNZB]]<br />
<br />
'''W32CODECS:'''<br />
<br />
To play windows type files you can [[add software|install]] additional codecs <br />
<br />
'''DVD CSS:'''<br />
<br />
For ripping protected DVD there is additional software that needs to be [[add software|installed]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
== '''Other:==<br />
<br />
If you want to see your cpu or memory usage you can do this from a remote pc with for example a putty session. Command in a session is 'top'.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
<br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*BTNX installation for logitech mouse<br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Backup<br />
<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Add_software&diff=17979Add software2009-03-15T18:20:19Z<p>Itsmeok: New page: Category: Tutorials To add software through the Orbiter select LinuxMCE sign in the left bottom corner of the orbiter select add software select the additional software you wanna ...</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
To add software through the Orbiter<br />
<br />
select LinuxMCE sign in the left bottom corner of the orbiter<br />
select add software<br />
select the additional software you wanna install<br />
select yes<br />
<br />
It will take a moment for the installation of the software. When it is installed you will see a check mark above the word installed behind the added software.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17978User:Itsmeok2009-03-15T18:10:02Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
'''HellaNZB:'''<br />
<br />
For downloading from newsgroup servers I installed [[HellaNZB|HellaNZB]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
== '''Other:==<br />
<br />
If you want to see your cpu or memory usage you can do this from a remote pc with for example a putty session. Command in a session is 'top'.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
<br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*BTNX installation for logitech mouse<br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Backup<br />
<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=HellaNZB&diff=17977HellaNZB2009-03-15T17:58:55Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
Installing HellaNZB is possible by the following command<br />
<br />
sudo apt-get install hellanzb unrar par2 python-yenc<br />
<br />
After installation the configuration file needs to be adjusted. This can be done using an editing command.<br />
<br />
sudo vi /etc/hellanzb.conf<br />
<br />
In the configuration file change some info.<br />
<br />
username = 'gn123456',<br />
password = 'xyz1a2b3',<br />
<br />
connections = 10,<br />
<br />
defineServer(id = 'giganews',<br />
hosts = [ 'news-europe.giganews.com:119' ],<br />
<br />
Hellanzb.PREFIX_DIR = '/home/linuxmce/hellanzb/'<br />
<br />
# Supply a path to the (un)rar command<br />
Hellanzb.UNRAR_CMD = '/usr/bin/unrar'<br />
<br />
# Supply a path to the par2 command<br />
Hellanzb.PAR2_CMD = '/usr/bin/par2'<br />
<br />
# Skip unraring during post processing<br />
Hellanzb.SKIP_UNRAR = False<br />
<br />
To start Hellanzb give the hellanzb command and place an NZB file in the watched directory</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=HellaNZB&diff=17976HellaNZB2009-03-15T17:57:33Z<p>Itsmeok: New page: Category: Tutorials Installing HellaNZB is possible by the following command sudo apt-get install hellanzb unrar par2 python-yenc After installation the configuration file needs to...</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
Installing HellaNZB is possible by the following command<br />
<br />
sudo apt-get install hellanzb unrar par2 python-yenc<br />
<br />
After installation the configuration file needs to be adjusted. This can be done using an editing command.<br />
<br />
sudo vi /etc/hellanzb.conf<br />
<br />
In the configuration file change some info.<br />
<br />
username = 'gn123456',<br />
password = 'xyz1a2b3',<br />
<br />
connections = 10,<br />
<br />
defineServer(id = 'giganews',<br />
hosts = [ 'news-europe.giganews.com:119' ],<br />
<br />
Hellanzb.PREFIX_DIR = '/home/linuxmce/hellanzb/'<br />
<br />
# Supply a path to the (un)rar command<br />
Hellanzb.UNRAR_CMD = '/usr/bin/unrar'<br />
<br />
# Supply a path to the par2 command<br />
Hellanzb.PAR2_CMD = '/usr/bin/par2'<br />
<br />
# Skip unraring during post processing<br />
Hellanzb.SKIP_UNRAR = False<br />
<br />
To start Hellanzb give the hellanzb command</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17975User:Itsmeok2009-03-15T17:40:54Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
'''HellaNZB:'''<br />
<br />
For downloading from newsgroup servers I installed [[HellaNZB|HellaNZB]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
== '''Other:==<br />
<br />
If you want to see your cpu or memory usage you can do this from a remote pc with for example a putty session. Command in a session is 'top'.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
<br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*BTNX installation for logitech mouse<br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Logitech_MX_Air&diff=17491Logitech MX Air2009-02-01T11:30:35Z<p>Itsmeok: /* Install with compile from source */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Hardware]]<br />
[[Category: Input]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
The Logitech MX Air might be a nice looking alternative to the Gyration Go Cordless Air Optical mouse.<br />
Linux drivers for the MX Air can be found here: http://www.hidpoint.com/<br />
<br />
Edit:<br />
<br />
I have this mouse working with LinuxMCE 7.10 RC2. Standard only 5 buttons were recognised. I could not get the above hidpoint driver / software working. It kept crashing. After a bit research installed BTNX software. <br />
<br />
http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/<br />
<br />
On the [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=455656| Ubuntu forum]] there is a good installation manual for the Ubuntu versions. As suggested I used the compile from source version. For the case the forum post might disapear I copy the procedure onto this page:<br />
<br />
==Install with compile from source==<br />
<br />
1. Get all the necessary dependencies. btnx-config needs libgtk2.0 and libgtk2.0-dev (version 2.10.11 or newer), libglade and libglade-dev (version 2.6.0 or newer), pkg-config (0.21 or newer), and build-essential. btnx needs build-essential and libdaemon.<br />
Code:<br />
sudo apt-get install build-essential libgtk2.0-0 libgtk2.0-dev libglade2-0 libglade2-dev pkg-config libdaemon0 libdaemon-dev<br />
2. Install btnx<br />
Code:<br />
$ wget http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/btnx-0.4.11.tar.gz<br />
$ tar -xvvf btnx-0.4.11.tar.gz<br />
$ cd btnx-0.4.11<br />
$ ./configure<br />
$ make<br />
$ sudo make install<br />
3. Install btnx-config.<br />
Code:<br />
$ wget http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/btnx-config-0.4.9.tar.gz<br />
$ tar -xvvf btnx-config-0.4.9.tar.gz<br />
$ cd btnx-config-0.4.9<br />
$ ./configure<br />
$ make<br />
$ sudo make install<br />
If you encountered an error, there is probably a dependency problem.<br />
<br />
4. You should have gotten a menu item. In GNOME, Applications->System tools->btnx. In KDE, System->btnx. Press it to launch btnx-config.<br />
<br />
( this did not work for me with a message about root.... Open the btnx-config aplication from a console with sudo btnx-config. )<br />
<br />
==Configuration of BTNX:==<br />
<br />
You can find all the necessary information for configuring your mouse with btnx-config in the [[http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man|btnx manual]].<br />
<br />
During the configuration you can program the additional button to simulate the F6, F7 and F8 keys. Be sure that you enable the button at the top of the button configuration page. <br />
<br />
==You can uninstall BTNX with the following procedure:==<br />
<br />
To uninstall btnx and btnx-config, run <br />
Code:<br />
$ sudo make uninstall<br />
in the same directory as where you ran the "sudo make install" command for both programs.<br />
<br />
== Manual:==<br />
<br />
You can find the [[http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man/| manual]] for BTNX on the website of the guy who made it.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Logitech_MX_Air&diff=17490Logitech MX Air2009-02-01T11:27:59Z<p>Itsmeok: /* Install with compile from source */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Hardware]]<br />
[[Category: Input]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
The Logitech MX Air might be a nice looking alternative to the Gyration Go Cordless Air Optical mouse.<br />
Linux drivers for the MX Air can be found here: http://www.hidpoint.com/<br />
<br />
Edit:<br />
<br />
I have this mouse working with LinuxMCE 7.10 RC2. Standard only 5 buttons were recognised. I could not get the above hidpoint driver / software working. It kept crashing. After a bit research installed BTNX software. <br />
<br />
http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/<br />
<br />
On the [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=455656| Ubuntu forum]] there is a good installation manual for the Ubuntu versions. As suggested I used the compile from source version. For the case the forum post might disapear I copy the procedure onto this page:<br />
<br />
==Install with compile from source==<br />
<br />
1. Get all the necessary dependencies. btnx-config needs libgtk2.0 and libgtk2.0-dev (version 2.10.11 or newer), libglade and libglade-dev (version 2.6.0 or newer), pkg-config (0.21 or newer), and build-essential. btnx needs build-essential and libdaemon.<br />
Code:<br />
sudo apt-get install build-essential libgtk2.0-0 libgtk2.0-dev libglade2-0 libglade2-dev pkg-config libdaemon0 libdaemon-dev<br />
2. Install btnx<br />
Code:<br />
$ wget http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/btnx-0.4.11.tar.gz<br />
$ tar -xvvf btnx-0.4.11.tar.gz<br />
$ cd btnx-0.4.11<br />
$ ./configure<br />
$ make<br />
$ sudo make install<br />
3. Install btnx-config.<br />
Code:<br />
$ wget http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/btnx-config-0.4.9.tar.gz<br />
$ tar -xvvf btnx-config-0.4.9.tar.gz<br />
$ cd btnx-config-0.4.9<br />
$ ./configure<br />
$ make<br />
$ sudo make install<br />
If you encountered an error, there is probably a dependency problem.<br />
<br />
4. You should have gotten a menu item. In GNOME, Applications->System tools->btnx. In KDE, System->btnx. Press it to launch btnx-config.<br />
( this did not work for me with a message about root.... Open the btnx-config aplication from a console with sudo btnx-config. )<br />
<br />
==Configuration of BTNX:==<br />
<br />
You can find all the necessary information for configuring your mouse with btnx-config in the [[http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man|btnx manual]].<br />
<br />
During the configuration you can program the additional button to simulate the F6, F7 and F8 keys. Be sure that you enable the button at the top of the button configuration page. <br />
<br />
==You can uninstall BTNX with the following procedure:==<br />
<br />
To uninstall btnx and btnx-config, run <br />
Code:<br />
$ sudo make uninstall<br />
in the same directory as where you ran the "sudo make install" command for both programs.<br />
<br />
== Manual:==<br />
<br />
You can find the [[http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man/| manual]] for BTNX on the website of the guy who made it.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Use_Additional_Mouse_Buttons&diff=17489Use Additional Mouse Buttons2009-02-01T11:26:03Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
[[Category: Input]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
'''Abstract'''<br />
This is an article, explaining how to use additional mousebuttons as substitude to F6, F7, F8.<br />
<br />
This way, LinuxMCE can be controlled with a (wireless) mouse only, without the need to have a keyboard nearby...<br />
<br />
<br />
Edit: in the troubleshooting area you find a link to an other page that describes a different way of programming the buttons for if this procedure is not working for you. <br />
<br />
== Prerequisits ==<br />
First of all, we need the packets xautomation (which should be installed allready) and xbindkeys.<br />
<br />
Before installing them, wen need to append "deb <nowiki>http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/</nowiki> feisty universe" to /etc/apt/sources.list temporarely and resync the repository (see [[Editing_Text]]).<br />
<pre>#get a console:<br />
sudo nano -w /etc/apt/sources.list<br />
#add the following:<br />
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ feisty universe<br />
#CTRL+X and Y to exit and save<br />
#update the repository<br />
sudo apt-get update<br />
#Remember to remove the line afterwards and do an update again</pre><br />
<br />
Then we need to install those 2 packets:<br />
<pre>#get a console:<br />
sudo apt-get install xbindkeys<br />
sudo apt-get install xautomation</pre><br />
<br />
== How it works ==<br />
We use '''xautomation (xte)''' to simulate the key-presses:<br />
If you want to send a keypress of F8 to the X-Server, the command "xte 'key F8'" will do the trick.<br />
If you only want to send that the key was pressed, call "xte 'keydown F8".<br />
additionally you can event move the mouse or do clicks with it. For more information have a look at "man xte".<br />
<br />
To catch the keypresses on the mouse, we use '''xbindkeys'''. The syntax of the config-file is:<br />
<pre>"xterm"<br />
control+shift + q</pre><br />
so within the "" is the command to call and below is the key to bind the command to.<br />
possible keys are control, shift, alt, ... and for mouse-buttons b:1, b:2, b:3, ...<br />
<br />
== Configuring it ==<br />
Combining those two, we derive the following configfile, which i saved at /etc/xbindkeysrc:<br />
<pre>#get a console<br />
sudo nano -w /etc/xbindkeysrc<br />
#Add the following<br />
"xte 'keydown F6' &"<br />
b:8<br />
"xte 'keyup F6' &"<br />
b:8+release<br />
<br />
"xte 'keydown F7' &"<br />
b:2<br />
"xte 'keyup F7' &"<br />
b:2+release<br />
<br />
"xte 'keydown F8' &"<br />
b:9<br />
"xte 'keyup F8' &"<br />
b:9+release<br />
#Close it with CTRL+X and Save with Y</pre><br />
<br />
Then we still have to start xbindkeys within the X-Server... As I do not know LinuxMCE too well, I just looked for some good spot and /usr/pluto/bin/lmce_launch_manager.sh seemed to be one. Now it looks like this:<br />
<pre>#get a console<br />
sudo nano -w /usr/pluto/bin/lmce_launch_manager.sh<br />
#add the line with xbindkeysrc<br />
...<br />
xbindkeys -f /etc/xbindkeysrc #<--- the added stuff<br />
<br />
KDE_DEBUG=1<br />
LM_BINARY=/usr/pluto/bin/lmce_launch_manager<br />
LM_EXIT_CODE=-1<br />
...<br />
#CTRL+X to exit and Y to save</pre><br />
<br />
== Result ==<br />
After a reboot, the mouse-buttons 8, 2 and 9 should act as F6, F7 and F8 even passing when a key is held pressed, which was the right setup for me.<br />
If you want something different, just change b:9 for b:6 for example.<br />
<br />
If you don't know the numbers of your mousebuttons, start the "application" xev. Click into the small black box and look at the console for the output "ButtonPress event, .... button X".<br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
In case you do not get all the buttons of your mouse, e.g. 8 and 9 report as being 1 and 2 (that was the case with my mouse), try replacing the following in /etc/X11/xorg.conf<br />
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"<br />
with<br />
Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"<br />
<br />
<br />
==='''Other solution===<br />
In case you cannot get this to work using this procedure there is another way to accomplish the additional buttons by using BTNX software. You can find this on the [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitech_MX_Air]] page.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Logitech_MX_Air&diff=17488Logitech MX Air2009-02-01T11:20:15Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Hardware]]<br />
[[Category: Input]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
<br />
The Logitech MX Air might be a nice looking alternative to the Gyration Go Cordless Air Optical mouse.<br />
Linux drivers for the MX Air can be found here: http://www.hidpoint.com/<br />
<br />
Edit:<br />
<br />
I have this mouse working with LinuxMCE 7.10 RC2. Standard only 5 buttons were recognised. I could not get the above hidpoint driver / software working. It kept crashing. After a bit research installed BTNX software. <br />
<br />
http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/<br />
<br />
On the [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=455656| Ubuntu forum]] there is a good installation manual for the Ubuntu versions. As suggested I used the compile from source version. For the case the forum post might disapear I copy the procedure onto this page:<br />
<br />
==Install with compile from source==<br />
<br />
1. Get all the necessary dependencies. btnx-config needs libgtk2.0 and libgtk2.0-dev (version 2.10.11 or newer), libglade and libglade-dev (version 2.6.0 or newer), pkg-config (0.21 or newer), and build-essential. btnx needs build-essential and libdaemon.<br />
Code:<br />
sudo apt-get install build-essential libgtk2.0-0 libgtk2.0-dev libglade2-0 libglade2-dev pkg-config libdaemon0 libdaemon-dev<br />
2. Install btnx<br />
Code:<br />
$ wget http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/btnx-0.4.11.tar.gz<br />
$ tar -xvvf btnx-0.4.11.tar.gz<br />
$ cd btnx-0.4.11<br />
$ ./configure<br />
$ make<br />
$ sudo make install<br />
3. Install btnx-config.<br />
Code:<br />
$ wget http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/btnx-config-0.4.9.tar.gz<br />
$ tar -xvvf btnx-config-0.4.9.tar.gz<br />
$ cd btnx-config-0.4.9<br />
$ ./configure<br />
$ make<br />
$ sudo make install<br />
If you encountered an error, there is probably a dependency problem.<br />
<br />
4. You should have gotten a menu item. In GNOME, Applications->System tools->btnx. In KDE, System->btnx. Press it to launch btnx-config.<br />
<br />
==Configuration of BTNX:==<br />
<br />
You can find all the necessary information for configuring your mouse with btnx-config in the [[http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man|btnx manual]].<br />
<br />
During the configuration you can program the additional button to simulate the F6, F7 and F8 keys. Be sure that you enable the button at the top of the button configuration page. <br />
<br />
==You can uninstall BTNX with the following procedure:==<br />
<br />
To uninstall btnx and btnx-config, run <br />
Code:<br />
$ sudo make uninstall<br />
in the same directory as where you ran the "sudo make install" command for both programs.<br />
<br />
== Manual:==<br />
<br />
You can find the [[http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man/| manual]] for BTNX on the website of the guy who made it.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17487User:Itsmeok2009-02-01T10:57:46Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
== '''Other:==<br />
<br />
If you want to see your cpu or memory usage you can do this from a remote pc with for example a putty session. Command in a session is 'top'.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
<br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*BTNX installation for logitech mouse<br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17462User:Itsmeok2009-01-29T21:29:59Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Media: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
== '''Other:==<br />
<br />
If you want to see your cpu or memory usage you can do this from a remote pc with for example a putty session. Command in a session is 'top'.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17461User:Itsmeok2009-01-29T20:30:15Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17446User:Itsmeok2009-01-28T21:34:10Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
'''Switch of autoplay:'''(not functioning yet)<br />
<br />
I do not like it that CD or DVD entered in the drive play automatically. I switched this of based on the [[Disable_autoplay|wiki]]<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=NVIDIA_GeForce4&diff=17445NVIDIA GeForce42009-01-28T21:14:22Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Hardware]]<br />
[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: Graphic Cards]]<br />
{{Stub}}<br />
<br />
I have a GeForce 4 card working with UI1 and bith UI2 versions. It is an [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]. See details through the link.<br />
<br />
<br />
Card GeForce 4<br />
<br />
(Chipset MX440SE)<br />
<br />
<br />
Works fine from boot, composite Video fantastic.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17440User:Itsmeok2009-01-28T15:34:44Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Interesting reading: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* What can I do with [[What_can_I_do_with_LinuxMCE%3F|LinuxMCE]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=NVIDIA_GeForce4&diff=17434NVIDIA GeForce42009-01-28T09:51:59Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Hardware]]<br />
[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: Graphic Cards]]<br />
{{Stub}}<br />
<br />
I have a GeForce 4 card working. It is an [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]. See details through the link.<br />
<br />
<br />
Card GeForce 4<br />
<br />
(Chipset MX440SE)<br />
<br />
<br />
Works fine from boot, composite Video fantastic.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ASUS_V8420&diff=17433ASUS V84202009-01-28T09:50:16Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Hardware]]<br />
[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: Graphic Cards]]<br />
<br />
I have got the ASUS V8420 Deluxe working with LinuxMCE 7.10 RC2. I have installed the latest version of the NVIDIA drivers available for Geoforce 4 cards as it is based on the TI4200 chipset. <br />
Version: 96.43.07<br />
Operating System: Linux x86<br />
Release Date: July 16, 2008<br />
<br />
== See Also ==<br />
* [[Display Drivers#NVidia Chipsets]]<br />
<br />
I only play back on my TV through S-VHS. Picture is OK on a Philips 32 inch widescreen tv with 100 HZ old screen. No LCD. To get a stable picture I lowered the sharpness on the TV and highered the anti flicker and dynamic contrast throught the NVIDIA settings tool. Opening through NVIDIA-settings command in a terminal. <br />
<br />
Only problem I have is that VGA is not working anymore. Didn´t investigate yet if this can be solved. i will update if I find a way to solve it. <br />
<br />
I changed the resolution with the Admin webinterface to 800 x 600, <br />
Go to Admin webinterface Media Directors and change the video settings</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17432User:Itsmeok2009-01-28T09:46:57Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Media: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to my media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Add_pictures_to_your_media&diff=17431Add pictures to your media2009-01-28T09:45:54Z<p>Itsmeok: New page: Under contruction link to http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Media_Pictures_%28mediapics%29 Link to and add instruction. http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Media_Files_Sync</p>
<hr />
<div>Under contruction<br />
<br />
<br />
link to http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Media_Pictures_%28mediapics%29<br />
<br />
Link to and add instruction. http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Media_Files_Sync</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17430User:Itsmeok2009-01-28T09:40:02Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to you media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
*<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*look for new database for automatic pictures, add to forum post<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17429User:Itsmeok2009-01-28T09:39:42Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Media: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Add pictures to you media:'''<br />
<br />
It is possible to [[add pictures to your media|add pictures]] to your media. I created a wiki page on this as there are different way to do this. When I am aware of current pages I will link to them and update or add stuff. You can add pictures in different ways:<br />
*automatically by querying external databases<br />
*manually by adding pictures through the MCE admin page<br />
*<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17426User:Itsmeok2009-01-27T23:05:29Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*fill http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Nvidia_GeForce4 <br />
*Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Working_internet_streaming_links&diff=17425Working internet streaming links2009-01-27T22:26:13Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Tutorials]][[Category:Internet Streaming]]<br />
='''Radio streams'''=<br />
<br />
===Dutch radio stations===<br />
Radio 538: http://82.201.100.9:8000/radio538.m3u<br />
<br />
100 % NL: mms://wm1.streaming.castor.nl/100pctnl=wm2 <br />
<br />
<br />
===Dance stations===<br />
Dance radio: http://scfire-mtc-aa02.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1024<br />
<br />
<br />
===Websites with Radio links===<br />
www.di.fm<br />
<br />
='''TV streams'''=<br />
mms://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1jt/jt13d23012009.asf<br />
<br />
Dutch news channel: mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb<br />
<br />
==='''Burning Fireplace'''===<br />
mms://wm1.streamzilla.jet-stream.nl/demo=fireplacePAL1500<br />
<br />
===Websites with TV links===<br />
http://members.lycos.nl/ronro/minitv/meerzenders.php</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Working_internet_streaming_links&diff=17424Working internet streaming links2009-01-27T22:21:48Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Tutorials]][[Category:Internet Streaming]]<br />
='''Radio streams'''=<br />
<br />
===Dutch radio stations===<br />
Radio 538: http://82.201.100.9:8000/radio538.m3u<br />
<br />
100 % NL: mms://wm1.streaming.castor.nl/100pctnl=wm2 <br />
<br />
<br />
===Dance stations===<br />
Dance radio: http://scfire-mtc-aa02.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1024<br />
<br />
<br />
===Websites with links===<br />
www.di.fm<br />
<br />
='''TV streams'''=<br />
mms://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1jt/jt13d23012009.asf<br />
<br />
Dutch news channel: mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb<br />
<br />
=='''Burning Fireplace'''==<br />
mms://wm1.streamzilla.jet-stream.nl/demo=fireplacePAL1500</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17411User:Itsmeok2009-01-26T21:08:41Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Use_Additional_Mouse_Buttons&diff=17410Use Additional Mouse Buttons2009-01-26T21:01:36Z<p>Itsmeok: /* Result */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
[[Category: Input]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
'''Abstract'''<br />
This is an article, explaining how to use additional mousebuttons as substitude to F6, F7, F8.<br />
<br />
This way, LinuxMCE can be controlled with a (wireless) mouse only, without the need to have a keyboard nearby...<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisits ==<br />
First of all, we need the packets xautomation (which should be installed allready) and xbindkeys.<br />
<br />
Before installing them, wen need to append "deb <nowiki>http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/</nowiki> feisty universe" to /etc/apt/sources.list temporarely and resync the repository (see [[Editing_Text]]).<br />
<pre>#get a console:<br />
sudo nano -w /etc/apt/sources.list<br />
#add the following:<br />
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ feisty universe<br />
#CTRL+X and Y to exit and save<br />
#update the repository<br />
sudo apt-get update<br />
#Remember to remove the line afterwards and do an update again</pre><br />
<br />
Then we need to install those 2 packets:<br />
<pre>#get a console:<br />
sudo apt-get install xbindkeys<br />
sudo apt-get install xautomation</pre><br />
<br />
== How it works ==<br />
We use '''xautomation (xte)''' to simulate the key-presses:<br />
If you want to send a keypress of F8 to the X-Server, the command "xte 'key F8'" will do the trick.<br />
If you only want to send that the key was pressed, call "xte 'keydown F8".<br />
additionally you can event move the mouse or do clicks with it. For more information have a look at "man xte".<br />
<br />
To catch the keypresses on the mouse, we use '''xbindkeys'''. The syntax of the config-file is:<br />
<pre>"xterm"<br />
control+shift + q</pre><br />
so within the "" is the command to call and below is the key to bind the command to.<br />
possible keys are control, shift, alt, ... and for mouse-buttons b:1, b:2, b:3, ...<br />
<br />
== Configuring it ==<br />
Combining those two, we derive the following configfile, which i saved at /etc/xbindkeysrc:<br />
<pre>#get a console<br />
sudo nano -w /etc/xbindkeysrc<br />
#Add the following<br />
"xte 'keydown F6' &"<br />
b:8<br />
"xte 'keyup F6' &"<br />
b:8+release<br />
<br />
"xte 'keydown F7' &"<br />
b:2<br />
"xte 'keyup F7' &"<br />
b:2+release<br />
<br />
"xte 'keydown F8' &"<br />
b:9<br />
"xte 'keyup F8' &"<br />
b:9+release<br />
#Close it with CTRL+X and Save with Y</pre><br />
<br />
Then we still have to start xbindkeys within the X-Server... As I do not know LinuxMCE too well, I just looked for some good spot and /usr/pluto/bin/lmce_launch_manager.sh seemed to be one. Now it looks like this:<br />
<pre>#get a console<br />
sudo nano -w /usr/pluto/bin/lmce_launch_manager.sh<br />
#add the line with xbindkeysrc<br />
...<br />
xbindkeys -f /etc/xbindkeysrc #<--- the added stuff<br />
<br />
KDE_DEBUG=1<br />
LM_BINARY=/usr/pluto/bin/lmce_launch_manager<br />
LM_EXIT_CODE=-1<br />
...<br />
#CTRL+X to exit and Y to save</pre><br />
<br />
== Result ==<br />
After a reboot, the mouse-buttons 8, 2 and 9 should act as F6, F7 and F8 even passing when a key is held pressed, which was the right setup for me.<br />
If you want something different, just change b:9 for b:6 for example.<br />
<br />
If you don't know the numbers of your mousebuttons, start the "application" xev. Click into the small black box and look at the console for the output "ButtonPress event, .... button X".<br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
In case you do not get all the buttons of your mouse, e.g. 8 and 9 report as being 1 and 2 (that was the case with my mouse), try replacing the following in /etc/X11/xorg.conf<br />
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"<br />
with<br />
Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17408User:Itsmeok2009-01-26T18:04:08Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Reason for this page''' */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
* ''Mouse: [[Logitech_MX_Air|Logitec MX AIR]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*created user wiki and other wiki entries<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17407User:Itsmeok2009-01-26T17:56:57Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Changed Resolution displayed on my TV:'''<br />
You can change resolution configuration in Admin of LinuxMCE. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Media directors (under devices in the tree on the left side of the screen). Change the Video setting of the director.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*created user wiki and other wiki entries<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17405User:Itsmeok2009-01-26T11:27:25Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Create Wiki pages: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*Create a user page<br />
*Document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
*Add troubles you found while using instructions on the wiki on the instruction page<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*created user wiki and other wiki entries<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17404User:Itsmeok2009-01-26T10:08:26Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Interesting reading: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Create Wiki pages:==<br />
<br />
<br />
*How to create your [[Short_Howto_on_Wiki|own pages]] on the wiki and wiki instructions to categorize them. <br />
*create a user page<br />
*document your hardware used in the hardware cathegories<br />
Tips: check how other build their wiki pages by copying from other pages and do not forget to categorize the pages.<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*created user wiki and other wiki entries<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17387User:Itsmeok2009-01-26T08:17:03Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
*created user wiki and other wiki entries<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17367User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T22:04:05Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Media: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about adding a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17366User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T21:58:55Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Interesting reading: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17365User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T18:19:42Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Media: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet TV:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_TV|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Internet_TV&diff=17364Internet TV2009-01-25T18:18:03Z<p>Itsmeok: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
Currently there is no direct support for the Internet TV station list in LinuxMCE. However, you can create the scenario shortcut to quick-start your favorite station. <br />
<br />
Here is a link to two stations that you can try, I tried these ones and it works with this wiki.<br />
* mms://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1jt/jt13dDDMM2009.asf (change the DD for the date and the MM for the month)<br />
* mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb<br />
<br />
<br />
* Go to [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] --> Advanced --> Configuration --> Scenarios --> Media Scenarios" and press "Add My Scenario" button.<br />
<br />
* Under "Add My Scenario" type a description, like "TV station". Check in which room you want this scenario to appear. Press "Save".<br />
<br />
* Click on the description of the scenario that you've just added.<br />
<br />
* In "Scenario commands" select "Media Plug-in" from the "Device:" drop-down and "MH Play Media" from the "Command:" drop-down. Press the "Add" button.<br />
<br />
* In the "#13 Filename (string)" field type the URL of your online radio station ( e.g.: mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb ). In the "#29 PK_MediaType (int)" type 5. In the "#45 PK_EntertainArea (string)" put the number of the Entertaining Area (it usually starts from 1, see the note below). Press the "Save" button and the "Test Command" to see if it works.<br />
<br />
* Do a [[quick reload router|Quick Reload]] & [[Orbiter Generator|Regen]] and you'll be able to see you TV station on the media menu of your Orbiter. Click on the button and it should start playing.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Notes and troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
* Be aware that it adds an entry in the Movie scenario of your orbiters. Until now I have not found a easy way to delete the not working ones I tried. Heard from someone that you can manually delete them from the database.<br />
<br />
* An URL starting with numbers might not be stored correctly. If looked in the database you might find an extra / or only one in stead of the two in the URL. This can be changed in the database but after a reload of the router the urls will be wrong again. Still looking for a solutions for this<br />
<br />
* If TV station playback doesn't start - try playing it a couple times more. There is an issue in xine-lib which sometimes causes it to fail the first time.<br />
<br />
* Be sure not to put the URL of the playlist in "#13 Filename" parameter - it should be the URL of the station itself. Playlist URLs usually end with ".m3u" and ".pls". Download the playlist and get the URL of station from it (there can be many entries, each representing a mirror).<br />
<br />
* If you have issues identifying your Entertainment Area ID, you can query the DB directly:<br />
:* At the terminal, start the mysql commandline:<br />
mysql -u root -p pluto_main <enter><br />
:then issue the following query<br />
mysql> SELECT PK_EntertainArea, Description FROM EntertainArea;<br />
:*Select the ID of the desired area from the list:<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| PK_EntertainArea | Description |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| 1 | Bedroom (Master) |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
1 row in set (0.00 sec)<br />
:type 'quit' to exit:<br />
mysql> quit <enter></div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Internet_TV&diff=17363Internet TV2009-01-25T18:17:21Z<p>Itsmeok: /* Notes and troubleshooting */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
Currently there is no direct support for the Internet TV station list in LinuxMCE. However, you can create the scenario shortcut to quick-start your favorite station. <br />
<br />
Here is a link to two stations that you can try, I tried these ones and it works with this wiki.<br />
* mms://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1jt/jt13dDDMM2009.asf (change the DD for the date and the MM for the month)<br />
* mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb<br />
<br />
<br />
* Go to [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] --> Advanced --> Configuration --> Scenarios --> Media Scenarios" and press "Add My Scenario" button.<br />
<br />
* Under "Add My Scenario" type a description, like "TV station". Check in which room you want this scenario to appear. Press "Save".<br />
<br />
* Click on the description of the scenario that you've just added.<br />
<br />
* In "Scenario commands" select "Media Plug-in" from the "Device:" drop-down and "MH Play Media" from the "Command:" drop-down. Press the "Add" button.<br />
<br />
* In the "#13 Filename (string)" field type the URL of your online radio station ( e.g.: mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb ). In the "#29 PK_MediaType (int)" type 5. In the "#45 PK_EntertainArea (string)" put the number of the Entertaining Area (it usually starts from 1, see the note below). Press the "Save" button and the "Test Command" to see if it works.<br />
<br />
* Do a [[quick reload router|Quick Reload]] & [[Orbiter Generator|Regen]] and you'll be able to see you TV on the media menu of your Orbiter. Click on the button and it should start playing.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Notes and troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
* Be aware that it adds an entry in the Movie scenario of your orbiters. Until now I have not found a easy way to delete the not working ones I tried. Heard from someone that you can manually delete them from the database.<br />
<br />
* An URL starting with numbers might not be stored correctly. If looked in the database you might find an extra / or only one in stead of the two in the URL. This can be changed in the database but after a reload of the router the urls will be wrong again. Still looking for a solutions for this<br />
<br />
* If TV station playback doesn't start - try playing it a couple times more. There is an issue in xine-lib which sometimes causes it to fail the first time.<br />
<br />
* Be sure not to put the URL of the playlist in "#13 Filename" parameter - it should be the URL of the station itself. Playlist URLs usually end with ".m3u" and ".pls". Download the playlist and get the URL of station from it (there can be many entries, each representing a mirror).<br />
<br />
* If you have issues identifying your Entertainment Area ID, you can query the DB directly:<br />
:* At the terminal, start the mysql commandline:<br />
mysql -u root -p pluto_main <enter><br />
:then issue the following query<br />
mysql> SELECT PK_EntertainArea, Description FROM EntertainArea;<br />
:*Select the ID of the desired area from the list:<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| PK_EntertainArea | Description |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| 1 | Bedroom (Master) |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
1 row in set (0.00 sec)<br />
:type 'quit' to exit:<br />
mysql> quit <enter></div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Internet_TV&diff=17362Internet TV2009-01-25T18:16:29Z<p>Itsmeok: /* Notes and troubleshooting */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
Currently there is no direct support for the Internet TV station list in LinuxMCE. However, you can create the scenario shortcut to quick-start your favorite station. <br />
<br />
Here is a link to two stations that you can try, I tried these ones and it works with this wiki.<br />
* mms://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1jt/jt13dDDMM2009.asf (change the DD for the date and the MM for the month)<br />
* mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb<br />
<br />
<br />
* Go to [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] --> Advanced --> Configuration --> Scenarios --> Media Scenarios" and press "Add My Scenario" button.<br />
<br />
* Under "Add My Scenario" type a description, like "TV station". Check in which room you want this scenario to appear. Press "Save".<br />
<br />
* Click on the description of the scenario that you've just added.<br />
<br />
* In "Scenario commands" select "Media Plug-in" from the "Device:" drop-down and "MH Play Media" from the "Command:" drop-down. Press the "Add" button.<br />
<br />
* In the "#13 Filename (string)" field type the URL of your online radio station ( e.g.: mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb ). In the "#29 PK_MediaType (int)" type 5. In the "#45 PK_EntertainArea (string)" put the number of the Entertaining Area (it usually starts from 1, see the note below). Press the "Save" button and the "Test Command" to see if it works.<br />
<br />
* Do a [[quick reload router|Quick Reload]] & [[Orbiter Generator|Regen]] and you'll be able to see you TV on the media menu of your Orbiter. Click on the button and it should start playing.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Notes and troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
* Be aware that it adds an entry in the Movie scenario of your orbiters. Until now I have not found a easy way to delete the not working ones I tried. Heard from someone that you can manually delete them from the database.<br />
<br />
* An url starting with numbers might not be stored correctly. If looked in the database you might find an extra / or only one in stead of the two in the URL. This can be changed but after a reload of the router the urls will be wrong again. Still looking for a solutions for this<br />
<br />
* If TV station playback doesn't start - try playing it a couple times more. There is an issue in xine-lib which sometimes causes it to fail the first time.<br />
<br />
* Be sure not to put the URL of the playlist in "#13 Filename" parameter - it should be the URL of the station itself. Playlist URLs usually end with ".m3u" and ".pls". Download the playlist and get the URL of station from it (there can be many entries, each representing a mirror).<br />
<br />
* If you have issues identifying your Entertainment Area ID, you can query the DB directly:<br />
:* At the terminal, start the mysql commandline:<br />
mysql -u root -p pluto_main <enter><br />
:then issue the following query<br />
mysql> SELECT PK_EntertainArea, Description FROM EntertainArea;<br />
:*Select the ID of the desired area from the list:<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| PK_EntertainArea | Description |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| 1 | Bedroom (Master) |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
1 row in set (0.00 sec)<br />
:type 'quit' to exit:<br />
mysql> quit <enter></div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Internet_TV&diff=17361Internet TV2009-01-25T18:15:41Z<p>Itsmeok: New page: Category: Tutorials Currently there is no direct support for the Internet TV station list in LinuxMCE. However, you can create the scenario shortcut to quick-start your favorite statio...</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
Currently there is no direct support for the Internet TV station list in LinuxMCE. However, you can create the scenario shortcut to quick-start your favorite station. <br />
<br />
Here is a link to two stations that you can try, I tried these ones and it works with this wiki.<br />
* mms://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1jt/jt13dDDMM2009.asf (change the DD for the date and the MM for the month)<br />
* mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb<br />
<br />
<br />
* Go to [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] --> Advanced --> Configuration --> Scenarios --> Media Scenarios" and press "Add My Scenario" button.<br />
<br />
* Under "Add My Scenario" type a description, like "TV station". Check in which room you want this scenario to appear. Press "Save".<br />
<br />
* Click on the description of the scenario that you've just added.<br />
<br />
* In "Scenario commands" select "Media Plug-in" from the "Device:" drop-down and "MH Play Media" from the "Command:" drop-down. Press the "Add" button.<br />
<br />
* In the "#13 Filename (string)" field type the URL of your online radio station ( e.g.: mms://livemedia2.omroep.nl/nos_journaal24-bb ). In the "#29 PK_MediaType (int)" type 5. In the "#45 PK_EntertainArea (string)" put the number of the Entertaining Area (it usually starts from 1, see the note below). Press the "Save" button and the "Test Command" to see if it works.<br />
<br />
* Do a [[quick reload router|Quick Reload]] & [[Orbiter Generator|Regen]] and you'll be able to see you TV on the media menu of your Orbiter. Click on the button and it should start playing.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Notes and troubleshooting==<br />
<br />
* Be aware that it adds an entry in the Movie scenario of your orbiters. Until now I have not found a easy way to delete the not working ones I tried. Heard from someone that you manually delete them from the database.<br />
<br />
* An url starting with numbers might not be stored correctly. If looked in the database you might find an extra / or only one in stead of the two in the URL. This can be changed but after a reload of the router the urls will be wrong again. Still looking for a solutions for this<br />
<br />
* If TV station playback doesn't start - try playing it a couple times more. There is an issue in xine-lib which sometimes causes it to fail the first time.<br />
<br />
* Be sure not to put the URL of the playlist in "#13 Filename" parameter - it should be the URL of the station itself. Playlist URLs usually end with ".m3u" and ".pls". Download the playlist and get the URL of station from it (there can be many entries, each representing a mirror).<br />
<br />
* If you have issues identifying your Entertainment Area ID, you can query the DB directly:<br />
:* At the terminal, start the mysql commandline:<br />
mysql -u root -p pluto_main <enter><br />
:then issue the following query<br />
mysql> SELECT PK_EntertainArea, Description FROM EntertainArea;<br />
:*Select the ID of the desired area from the list:<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| PK_EntertainArea | Description |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
| 1 | Bedroom (Master) |<br />
+------------------+------------------+<br />
1 row in set (0.00 sec)<br />
:type 'quit' to exit:<br />
mysql> quit <enter></div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17360User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T18:05:49Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Reason for this page''' */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case, still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17359User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T18:04:03Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system. More information on [[Backup_and_Restore|backup and restore]] can be found on the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17358User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T18:02:39Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Installation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Backup:'''<br />
<br />
Create regular backups of configuration files. Goto the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced -> Configuration -> Backups. Press the Backup button and the backup is created. You can download it to store it on another system for if you need to reload a system.<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17356User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T16:34:30Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''TO DO */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Get nvidia settings loaded at start up<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17355User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T16:29:26Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Interesting reading: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
* [[Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently asked Questions]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17354User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T16:27:14Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Interesting reading: */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on You [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17353User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T16:26:44Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Done so far */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Interesting reading:==<br />
*Instructions on usage on [[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=pandaman123213&aq=f|You Tube]]<br />
<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17352User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T16:13:43Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Reason for this page''' */</p>
<hr />
<div>{| align="right"<br />
| __TOC__<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
[[Category:Sample user setups]]<br />
<br />
='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
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I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''memory: 1,5 GB (768 MB worked fine aswell)<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeokhttp://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Itsmeok&diff=17351User:Itsmeok2009-01-25T16:05:16Z<p>Itsmeok: /* '''Reason for this page''' */</p>
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='''Reason for this page'''=<br />
<br />
This page describes my journey into LinuxMCE as a newbie. I did not have a lot of linux knowledge but really wanted to have a single system for all my media. I saw the video on You Tube on the functions of LinuxMCE and was sold. It has all my wanted media features and I hope to be able to explore some of the other options in the future. I am writing this wiki as a give back to the community of LinuxMCE who has helped me to become more familiar with Linux and MCE. A big thanks for everyone who tried to point me in the right direction or answered my questions. <br />
<br />
{| cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5 border=0 width=100%<br />
|width=60|{{Click || image=Ghost_thanks.gif | link=User:Itsmeok | width=60px | height=60px }}<br />
|}<br />
I hope this page will help other new users with ideas or a kind of menu on things they want to do with MCE. It also links a lot to the Wiki pages and forum threads that helped me implement some of the functionality. Sometimes I found it hard to find the correct wiki pages to answer my questions. I then used google to search and added the search term Linuxmce and was often succesfull. Otherwise the forum was my source for information. <br />
<br />
Please feel free to comment on this effort or give additional ideas. I will open a thread on the user forum to do so. Offcourse I will provide the link to the tread ones I start it. <br />
<br />
<br />
At the end I added a TO DO list of things that I still want to accomplish or solve. If you want to help please do so. Send me a message or add a link to a page that you think is benefitial<br />
<br />
<br />
'''My current setup:'''<br />
* ''Case: still have to buy a nice HTPC case still using a normal desktop<br />
* ''Motherboard: [[ASUS A7V8X|ASUS A7V8X]]<br />
* ''Graphic adapter: [[ASUS V8420|ASUS V8420 De luxe]]<br />
* ''Screen: Philips matchline widescreen 100 HZ screen 82 inches connected with S-VHS<br />
* ''Sound card: Onboard currently only using two channels (stereo). I had a little [[ASUS A7V8X|issue]] with the sound<br />
* ''TV tuner card: Hauppage Win TV-Radio (not working yet)<br />
* ''Orbiters: XP laptop, PDA HP [[IPAQ_2210|Ipaq 2210]]<br />
<br />
='''Done so far=<br />
<br />
== '''Installation:==<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Installed Orbiter on PDA and Windows XP Laptop:'''<br />
<br />
Installing the orbiter software on the PDA and Windows XP is well described on the [[Orbiter#Windows_Laptops_or_Windows_CE_Webpads_and_PDAs|wiki]]. Be sure to choose the 3:4 screen setup for the PDA to get the orbiter on full screen on your PDA. <br />
<br />
'''Changed ripping formats for CD:'''<br />
<br />
All my music I have in MP3 format 320 Kb. I changed the standard ripping format to refelct this using the [[Installation#Ripping_Format_for_CD.27s|LinuxMCE wiki]].<br />
<br />
'''Set screensaver to use my own pictures:'''<br />
<br />
I did not wanted the screensaver to show the FLICKR pictures but pictures from my own collection on the media center. The proces for doing this is described on the [[Use_my_own_pictures_in_the_Screen_Saver|wiki]]. As it is a long explanation I will quicky write down my [[Private_pictures_as_screensaver_short|procedure]].<br />
<br />
'''Switch off automatic update media daemon:'''<br />
<br />
Switching off the automatic [[Disable_automatic_media_update_daemon|media update daemon]] is not a best practise but I did this because it looked like it was taking a lot of CPU power from my system. I found out that this is not true. See this user [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=7002.msg45725;topicseen#msg45725|tread] tread to see why I think it happend as also others found this happening at their system. If you switch off the daemon you will need to sync manually when you add media to your system. For me presonally this is not an issue because I am using a small system now. Maybe this is not a good idea to do for most people.<br />
<br />
'''Formatted an additional drive:'''<br />
<br />
I added an USB drive to my configuration as the disk in my system was not big enough to hold my media. As I am still in a testing stage I have enough capacity with an external USB disk of 320 GB. I have a Freecom USB disk that is power by USB. It has a 2,5 inch laptop disk and is extreme quiet. As it came with a windows partition I decided later to [[How_should_I_format_additional_hard_drives%3F|format]] it. This resulted in a issue that it was not recoqnised again. There is a procedure to clear the [[Re-Detecting_Plug_and_Play_Devices|PnpQueue]] on the wiki that solved this issue.<br />
<br />
== '''Media:==<br />
<br />
'''Created media scenario for internet radio:'''<br />
<br />
The creation of a [[Internet_Radio|media scenario]] for internet streams is well described on the wiki. There is an example on the page to test it. The test link is handy so you know that the problem is in the link and not in the scenarion setup. <br />
<br />
The issues I had was to find the actual stream for internet radio as you need the direct link to the server. I thought about ading a page that contained some [[Working_internet_streaming_links|working internet streaming]] links. Feel free to add some links or state that a link is not working anymore. Before removing a link test the link also outside LinuxMCE to verify that it is really not valid anymore.<br />
<br />
Sometimes you get an link to an ASX file. You can [[Download_asx_links|download]] this file to see the actual links to the stream.<br />
<br />
='''TO DO=<br />
* Document the rest of the done stuff <br />
*Document media scenario tv stream<br />
*Installed W32Codecs<br />
*Installed software to rip dvd<br />
*play dvd iso files <br />
*Added covers to copied or downloaded dvd CD´s<br />
*Installed Hellanzb<br />
*Backup<br />
*adjusted resolution through Web Admin<br />
<br />
*Remove internet stream links from my video section in the orbiter<br />
*Look for slide show / playlist option for pictures<br />
*Install the games<br />
*Get my USB web cam connected<br />
*see if I can get video phone function to talk to people on skype<br />
*get familiar around mysql db<br />
*what is happening with tv media streams in the DB. Seems to add or remove / from the links.</div>Itsmeok