Latest revision as of 20:38, 29 May 2009

Sample User Setup

I have moved my sample user setup to the wiki topic Alx9r's Sample Setup.

Extensions I'd Like to See Added to this Wiki

http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cite/Cite.php for <ref></ref> style footnotes.
http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:ParserFunctions as needed for navboxes described at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Transwiki
A mainstream Common.css (I suggest just copying wikipedia's).

Stuff that ought to be in a "Newbie Portal"

Pointer to FAQ
Hardware Selection
- graphics chips that work
- discrete codes, RS232 control
- general considerations
  - esthetics
  - noise
  - slots
  - storage
  - com ports
- some summary of what is currently being used and pointer to sample user setups
LinuxMCE Installation
- What to Expect
- Things to Contemplate Before the Installation
  - Network Topology
  - VDR vs Myth
  - Audio and Video Connections
- Things you'll Probably Want to Have for the Install
  - a monitor to use during some low-level operations
  - another computer connected to the internet and the core
  - an ssh client
  - a keyboard and mouse, wireless is nice, synergy also works
Some Common But Non-Automatic Setup Steps
- adding support for IR Remote
- controlling RS232 AV Equipment
Organizing Media
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
- How to find and view logs (ie. /var/log/pluto, tail -f)

Pages Under Construction

How to Select Mainboards for Your LinuxMCE System - A guide dedicated to making the most crucial hardware selection decision: Selecting a Mainboard.

How to Select Components for Your LinuxMCE Computers - A guide to help you select all the other components that make up a good LinuxMCE computer.

Hardware Selection Portal

How to Integrate Blu-ray Support into Your LinuxMCE System

How to Select Media Storage Hardware for Your LinuxMCE System

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-=My First System=
+=Sample User Setup=
-In May 2008, I began building a LinuxMCE test system.  I wanted to see if I could replicate at least part of what I saw in the [[Video]].  The test system system will hopefully become my main working home theatre system.
+I have moved my sample user setup to the wiki topic [[Alx9r's Sample Setup]].
-AV gear-wise, I started with a completely clean slate here as I had nothing: No TV, no speakers, no receiver, no remotes -- a blank canvas. Nice, this is gonna be fun.
+=Extensions I'd Like to See Added to this Wiki=
+*http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cite/Cite.php for <ref></ref> style footnotes.
+*http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:ParserFunctions as needed for navboxes described at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Transwiki
+*A mainstream Common.css (I suggest just copying wikipedia's).
-My criteria for the design of this system is as follows:
+=Stuff that ought to be in a "Newbie Portal"=
-#Wherever possible use known-compatible and mainstream components.
-#Wherever possible follow recommendations from forums, reviews, and wiki.
-#Use components in the price/performance sweet spot.
-#Aesthetics should be living-room friendly.
-#Keep it simple, but still test the broad capabilities of LinuxMCE.
-===Hybrid Box===
+*Pointer to FAQ
+*Hardware Selection
+**graphics chips that work
+**discrete codes, RS232 control
+**general considerations
+***esthetics
+***noise
+***slots
+***storage
+***com ports
+**some summary of what is currently being used and pointer to sample user setups
+*LinuxMCE Installation
+**What to Expect
+**Things to Contemplate Before the Installation
+***Network Topology
+***VDR vs Myth
+***Audio and Video Connections
+**Things you'll Probably Want to Have for the Install
+***a monitor to use during some low-level operations
+***another computer connected to the internet and the core
+***an ssh client
+***a keyboard and mouse, wireless is nice, synergy also works
+*Some Common But Non-Automatic Setup Steps
+**adding support for IR Remote
+**controlling RS232 AV Equipment
+*Organizing Media
+*Getting Help
+*Troubleshooting
+**How to find and view logs (ie. /var/log/pluto, tail -f)
-====Bill of Materials====
+=Pages Under Construction=
-{| border="1"
-! Component !! Model !! each !! Notes
-|-
-| Motherboard
-| [[ASUS M2NPV-VM]]
-| $94.01
-| used in [[Video]]
-|-
-| breakout
-| ASUS [http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=111102044&vpn=SPDIF%2DOUT%2FOPT&manufacture=Asus SPDIF-OUT/OPT]
-| $9.02
-| SPDIF breakout board
-|-
-| breakout
-| ASUS [http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23285&vpn=14%2D000000094&manufacture=ASUS 9PIN Serial Port Header]
-| $6.60
-| two of these to breakout COM ports
-|-
-| CPU
-| AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ EE Dual Core Processor AM2 Windsor 2.4GHZ 512KBX2 65W 90NM
-| $80.92
-| [[Video]] used 4400+, 4600+ is cheaper and maybe faster
-|-
-| heatsink
-| Scythe Mini Ninja Heatpipe Fanless Heatsink AM2
-| $38.98
-| should be good enough to cool w/o CPU fan
-|-
-| RAM
-| Kingston PC2-5300 512MB DDR2-667 CL5 240PIN DIMM
-| $16.70
-| 2 sticks
-|-
-| second ethernet adapter
-| ENCORE ENL832-TX-RENT
-| $8.68
-| based on [[Realtek_8139]]
-|-
-| TV Tuner
-| [[Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 MCE]]
-| $79.78
-| comes with [[Windows MCE Remote]]
-|-
-| HDD
-| Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 500GB
-| $87.20
-|
-|-
-| optical drive
-| Pioneer DVR-212D Black
-| $32.19
-|
-|-
-| case
-| Silverstone Lascala LC17B
-| $129.99
-| HTPC form factor, big enough to accomodate conversion to core
-|-
-| power supply
-| OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W
-| $61.99
-| cheap, works, apparently quiet
-|}
-===TV===
+[[How to Select Mainboards for Your LinuxMCE System]] - A guide dedicated to making the most crucial hardware selection decision: Selecting a Mainboard.
-===Speakers===
+[[How to Select Components for Your LinuxMCE Computers]] - A guide to help you select all the other components that make up a good LinuxMCE computer.
-===Orbiter===
+[[Hardware Selection Portal]]
+[[How to Integrate Blu-ray Support into Your LinuxMCE System]]
+[[How to Select Media Storage Hardware for Your LinuxMCE System]]