Media Director - Revision history

Mcefan: /* Hybrids */

2014-12-19T14:16:36Z

Hybrids

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	== Hybrids ==		== Hybrids ==
	It is possible for the PC that functions as the LinuxMCE Core to also function as a Media Director. When a [[Core]] is also used as a Media Director, it is called a [[Hybrid]]. <br>		It is possible for the PC that functions as the LinuxMCE Core to also function as a Media Director. When a [[Core]] is also used as a Media Director, it is called a [[Hybrid]]. <br>
	A Hybrid ~~can be used~~ as a standalone Home Theater solution to start, and ~~you can~~ add other Media Directors ~~at a later time~~ with the option of having them netboot. A hybrid, like a standalone Core, will provide netboot images across a network. The UI (user interface) on all Media Directors looks exactly the same as the UI on the hybrid Core/Media Director. Just like a core, a hybrid should not be shut down (since it is acting as a Core). If you do, all the other Media Directors will stop working.		You can use a Hybrid as a standalone Home Theater solution to start, and later add other Media Directors, with the option of having them netboot. A hybrid, like a standalone Core, will provide netboot images across a network. The UI (user interface) on all Media Directors looks exactly the same as the UI on the hybrid Core/Media Director. Just like a core, a hybrid should not be shut down (since it is acting as a Core). If you do, all the other Media Directors will stop working.

	A Hybrid Computer performs all the Core functions and the Media Director functions also, so it needs to be capable and all the recommendations for Core and Media Directors hardware apply.		A Hybrid Computer performs all the Core functions and the Media Director functions also, so it needs to be capable and all the recommendations for Core and Media Directors hardware apply.

Mcefan: /* Hybrids */

2014-12-19T14:15:17Z

Hybrids

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	== Hybrids ==		== Hybrids ==
	It is possible for the PC that functions as the LinuxMCE Core to also function as a Media Director. When a [[Core]] is also used as a Media Director, it is called a [[Hybrid]]. <br>		It is possible for the PC that functions as the LinuxMCE Core to also function as a Media Director. When a [[Core]] is also used as a Media Director, it is called a [[Hybrid]]. <br>
	It can be used as a standalone Home Theater solution to start, and you can add other Media Directors at a later time with the option of having them netboot. A hybrid, like a standalone Core, will provide netboot images across a network. The UI (user interface) on all Media Directors looks exactly the same as the UI on the hybrid Core/Media Director. Just like a core, a hybrid should not be shut down (since it is acting as a Core). If you do, all the other Media Directors will stop working.		A Hybrid can be used as a standalone Home Theater solution to start, and you can add other Media Directors at a later time with the option of having them netboot. A hybrid, like a standalone Core, will provide netboot images across a network. The UI (user interface) on all Media Directors looks exactly the same as the UI on the hybrid Core/Media Director. Just like a core, a hybrid should not be shut down (since it is acting as a Core). If you do, all the other Media Directors will stop working.

	A Hybrid Computer performs all the Core functions and the Media Director functions also, so it needs to be capable and all the recommendations for Core and Media Directors hardware apply.		A Hybrid Computer performs all the Core functions and the Media Director functions also, so it needs to be capable and all the recommendations for Core and Media Directors hardware apply.

Mcefan: /* Hybrids */

2014-12-19T14:13:51Z

Hybrids

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	== Hybrids ==		== Hybrids ==
	When a [[Core]] is also used as a Media Director, it is called a [[Hybrid]]. ~~Since~~ a Hybrid Computer performs all the Core functions and the Media Director functions also, it needs to be capable and all the recommendations for Media Directors apply.		It is possible for the PC that functions as the LinuxMCE Core to also function as a Media Director. When a [[Core]] is also used as a Media Director, it is called a [[Hybrid]]. <br>
			It can be used as a standalone Home Theater solution to start, and you can add other Media Directors at a later time with the option of having them netboot. A hybrid, like a standalone Core, will provide netboot images across a network. The UI (user interface) on all Media Directors looks exactly the same as the UI on the hybrid Core/Media Director. Just like a core, a hybrid should not be shut down (since it is acting as a Core). If you do, all the other Media Directors will stop working.

			A Hybrid Computer performs all the Core functions and the Media Director functions also, so it needs to be capable and all the recommendations for Core and Media Directors hardware apply.

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Mcefan: /* Media Director OS */

2014-12-19T04:31:59Z

Media Director OS

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	== Media Director OS ==		== Media Director OS ==

	A Media Directors does not require an OS. It can act as a thin client, [[netboot]] from the Core, and be fully operational within minutes.		A Media Directors does not require an OS. It can act as a thin client, [[netboot]] from the Core, and be fully operational within minutes.<br>
			You do not need to install any software on a Media Director, as long as you enable the Media Director to ''[[netboot]]'' LinuxMCE from the Core server.

			Network booting is a capability that almost all PCs have. Through the BIOS setup on any PC, netboot can be enabled as the first bootup device. When this setting is chosen and the PC is rebooted, the PC will search the network for a boot image and boots that image as its OS (rather than the OS on the hard drive). In a LinuxMCE network, the Core provides the boot image over the network.

			The local PC that functions as a Media Director is essentially a thin client to the Core. You can leave Windows, Fedora, or any other operating system you want on your PC's hard drive. When you want to use that PC as a LinuxMCE Media Director, enable netboot in the BIOS. When you want to use the OS that is stored on that PC's hard drive, reset the BIOS so that the hard drive is again the first boot device. (You can't do both at the same time.)

			When LinuxMCE netboots, the software will not interfere with the software or operating system on the hard drive; it's like having 2 systems in one. You only have to install LinuxMCE software on one PC -- the Core -- and you can then have thin client Media Stations on PCs throughout the house. The whole process is fully automated and plug and play (whether or not you understand the concept of a netboot). The only technical thing you need to do is turn on netboot in the BIOS of a PC you want to use as a Media Director. Your PC manufacturer instructions should tell you how to change the BIOS settings.

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Mcefan: /* Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors */

2014-12-19T04:27:06Z

Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors

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	==Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors==		==Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors==
	LinuxMCE Media Directors can be used as a [[Personal Computing]] devices running Kubuntu right on your TV. {{#lsth:User Manual\|Personal Computing with the Core}}		LinuxMCE Media Directors can be used as a [[Personal Computing]] devices running Kubuntu right on your TV. {{#lsth:User Manual\|Personal Computing with the Core}}

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	== Hybrids ==		== Hybrids ==

Mcefan: /* What is a Media Director? */

2014-12-18T02:29:07Z

What is a Media Director?

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	== What is a Media Director? ==		== What is a Media Director? ==
	A '''Media Director''' (also known as a '''Media Station''' or '''Media Manager''') is a PC which channels the audio and video content managed by the LinuxMCE system to the audiovisual devices which are connected to it.		A '''Media Director''' (also known as a '''Media Station''' or '''Media Manager''') is a PC which channels the audio and video content managed by the LinuxMCE system to the audiovisual devices which are connected to it.
	[[Media Directors]] (~~MDs~~ for short) are Home Theater PCs (HTPC) with outputs to connect to a television and to speakers. A MD can play all your streaming music and videos, whether from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), or from other MDs in your system.		[[Media Directors]] (MD for short) are Home Theater PCs (HTPC) with outputs to connect to a television and to speakers. A MD can play all your streaming music and videos, whether from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), or from other MDs in your system.

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Mcefan: /* What is a Media Director? */

2014-12-18T02:27:13Z

What is a Media Director?

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	== What is a Media Director? ==		== What is a Media Director? ==
	A '''Media Director''' (also known as a '''Media Station''') is a PC which channels the audio and video content managed by the LinuxMCE system to the audiovisual devices which are connected to it.		A '''Media Director''' (also known as a '''Media Station''' or '''Media Manager''') is a PC which channels the audio and video content managed by the LinuxMCE system to the audiovisual devices which are connected to it.
	[[Media Directors]] (MDs for short) are Home Theater PCs (HTPC) with outputs to connect to a television and to speakers. A MD can play all your streaming music and videos, whether from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), or from other MDs in your system.		[[Media Directors]] (MDs for short) are Home Theater PCs (HTPC) with outputs to connect to a television and to speakers. A MD can play all your streaming music and videos, whether from the Core, from network attached storage (NAS), or from other MDs in your system.

Mcefan: /* Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors */

2014-12-18T02:23:32Z

Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors

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	==Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors==		==Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors==
	LinuxMCE Media ~~Director~~ can be used as a [[Personal Computing]] devices running Kubuntu right on your TV. {{#lsth:User Manual\|Personal Computing with the Core}}		LinuxMCE Media Directors can be used as a [[Personal Computing]] devices running Kubuntu right on your TV. {{#lsth:User Manual\|Personal Computing with the Core}}

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Mcefan: /* Media Director OS */

2014-12-18T02:22:39Z

Media Director OS

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	A Media Directors does not require an OS. It can act as a thin client, [[netboot]] from the Core, and be fully operational within minutes.		A Media Directors does not require an OS. It can act as a thin client, [[netboot]] from the Core, and be fully operational within minutes.

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			==Personal computing with LinuxMCE Media Directors==
			LinuxMCE Media Director can be used as a [[Personal Computing]] devices running Kubuntu right on your TV. {{#lsth:User Manual\|Personal Computing with the Core}}

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Coley: Undo revision 35025 by Domtheo (talk) spam

2014-04-30T16:14:39Z

Undo revision 35025 by Domtheo (talk) spam

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	A LinuxMCE system is made of a single [[Core]] and multiple Media Directors. While it is possible to run the Core as a Media Director also, making it a [[hybrid]] Core/Media Director, you still need a dedicated Media Director for each room or entertainment area where you would like to receive the media. With multiple rooms, this results in multiple Media Directors present in the LinuxMCE system.		A LinuxMCE system is made of a single [[Core]] and multiple Media Directors. While it is possible to run the Core as a Media Director also, making it a [[hybrid]] Core/Media Director, you still need a dedicated Media Director for each room or entertainment area where you would like to receive the media. With multiple rooms, this results in multiple Media Directors present in the LinuxMCE system.

	Each Media Director is connected to the LinuxMCE [[Core]] server through the home automation/multimedia LAN by its LAN port (NIC). It is also fitted with connections for the TV, stereo or other AV devices through which content is output to the AV devices connected to it. A Media Director PC needs LAN and A/V ports (such as VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks), and is generally located close to the viewing/listening area ~~[http://andreweweww.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/lovely-mwo-muslim-wedding-organizer Wedding organizer]~~.		Each Media Director is connected to the LinuxMCE [[Core]] server through the home automation/multimedia LAN by its LAN port (NIC). It is also fitted with connections for the TV, stereo or other AV devices through which content is output to the AV devices connected to it. A Media Director PC needs LAN and A/V ports (such as VGA, HDMI, S-video or RCA jacks), and is generally located close to the viewing/listening area.

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