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== Introduction: ==
 
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In early March (2008) I 'stumbled' on Linux MCE after watching a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcNwnANrCpw YouTube] Video that pitted Linux MCE against Microsoft MCE.<br><br>
 
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As I watched & listened to that clip, I found myself sitting further and further on the edge of my seat.  Innumerable Oooo's, Ahhhh's and Wowwww's later, I found myself wondering - even as I watched (eyes literally riveted to the screen)  "Is it really possible this is all true?  Can this be some kind of elaborate... Scam or practical joke???"<br><br>
 
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Almost immediately after finishing the video I found myself pouring through the [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Main_Page LinuxMCE wiki] (seemed pretty 'real' the more I read!)  And after I'd devoured the wiki (at least five times!!!) I next found myself 'lurking' more and more on the IRC channel just watching and listening.<br><br>
 
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After many days of listening to constant chat about how to fix this problem or that issue (as well as people ranting and raving about this or that feature) I found myself chatting to the Developers and Users more and more; before finally deciding to 'take the plunge' and try the software for myself...<br><br>
 
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Now... I can't tell you what ''you'' should or shouldn't do and/or even if this is the right software for ''you''...  All I CAN say is that OHhhhhhhhhh mannnnn am I glad '''''I''''' took a chance and install this software because after only a short time 'playing' with it - there is just NO WAY I'm ever going back to Microsoft!!!<br>
 
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== My Hardware: ==
 
== My Hardware: ==
 
This wiki entry outlines all of the hardware that I'm currently using to run my  [http://onedollarlinux.com/index.php?cPath=21_37 Linux MCE 0710 - i386] setup - so you (the new person to LMCE) can have a better understanding of what just works (plug and play) without messing around with drivers or 'hacking' the kernal or any other nonesense...  (I don't know about you - but I don't WANT to mess around with such stuff - I just want it to WORK with minimal effort!)<br><br>
 
This wiki entry outlines all of the hardware that I'm currently using to run my  [http://onedollarlinux.com/index.php?cPath=21_37 Linux MCE 0710 - i386] setup - so you (the new person to LMCE) can have a better understanding of what just works (plug and play) without messing around with drivers or 'hacking' the kernal or any other nonesense...  (I don't know about you - but I don't WANT to mess around with such stuff - I just want it to WORK with minimal effort!)<br><br>

Revision as of 22:39, 29 May 2008

My Hardware:

This wiki entry outlines all of the hardware that I'm currently using to run my Linux MCE 0710 - i386 setup - so you (the new person to LMCE) can have a better understanding of what just works (plug and play) without messing around with drivers or 'hacking' the kernal or any other nonesense... (I don't know about you - but I don't WANT to mess around with such stuff - I just want it to WORK with minimal effort!)

Please check back regularly as this is most definitely a work in progress... Every month (at least) I'm constantly updating my setup as I add and take away different pieces of hardware that's pnp (plug and play) with Linux MCE.


VOIP/PSTN Phones:

1x Cisco 7960 IP Phone (running SCCP firmware)
5x Cisco 7910 IP Phone (running SCCP firmware)
1x S101I - IAXy™ Regular phone line (PSTN or POTS) adaptor

Core/Hybrid - Media Director #1: (Lounge)

Infrared: USB-UIRT
Remote: Windows MCE
Motherboard: Asus P4P800-E
Processor: Intel P4 (2.4Ghz)
RAM: Corsair 2Gb (2x 1Gb sticks)
HDD: Western Digital (EIDE) 250GB
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2-550W
Server O/S: Linux MCE 0710 - i386 
Video: Inno 3D 7600GS - 512mb (AGP)
Audio:  Asus P4P800-E  (standard audio out)
Monitor: Panasonic 55" (1080P) HD-TV Plasma (Dvi-HDMI)  
NIC #1: For input, I'm using the onboard P4P800-E's
NIC #2: For output, I'm using an Intel Pro MT gigabit
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVD-R/W (model doesn't matter - all are pnp)  
Bluetooth: Don't remember brand - around $10AUD. (It worked pnp.)

Media Director #2: (Master Bedroom)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-6OX 
Processor: Intel P3 (1.2Ghz)  
RAM: Hynix 1Gb (2x 512Mb sticks)  
HDD: Western Digital (EIDE) 80GB
Monitor: Panasonic 32" Flat Screen CRT  
NIC: Genuine Intel Pro MX (10/100/1000) 
O/S: Linux MCE 0710 - i386 (NIC boot)  
Video: Inno 3D 5200GS - 128Mb (AGP slot)  
Audio: Gigabyte GA-6OX onboard audio out 
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVD-R (model doesn't matter - all are pnp)  
Bluetooth: Don't remember brand - around $10AUD. (It worked pnp.)

N.A.S. (Network Addressed Server:)

This Microsoft Windows XP-Pro box serves Media to the house.(EG: wmv, wmv, avi, mp3 - Etc)
Motherboard: Asus P4P800-E  
Processor: Celeron P4 (2.4Ghz)  
NIC: Intel Pro MX (10/100/1000)  
RAM: Corsair 2Gb (2x 1Gb sticks)  
O/S: Microsoft Windows XP Pro - SP2  
HDD #1: Western Digital (EIDE) 80GB 
HDD #2: Western Digital (EIDE) 320GB 
HDD #3: Western Digital (EIDE) 250GB 
HDD #4: Western Digital (EIDE) 250GB 
HDD #5: Western Digital (EIDE) 250GB 
Audio: Asus P4P800-E onboard audio out 
Video: ATI RADEON 9600 - 256Mb (AGP slot)  
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVD-R/W (model doesn't matter - all are pnp)

Additional Hardware:

Oddles of 10/100/1000 & 10/100 LAN cable 
Various other PC's running various other Operating Systems
8 Port Gigabit Switch (Brand is irrelevant as long as it's not managed)
4 Port 10/100 Switch (Brand is irrelevant as long as it's not managed) 
Billion Bipac adsl 2+ modem/router (Everything forwarded to LMCE router)  
Other bits and pieces security related I prefer not to document for security reasons

My personal experiences with Linux MCE:

Because the focus of this 'wiki' is my LinuxMCE compatible hardware, it's sadly lacking in important details such as my personal experience in installing LinuxMCE and using it on a day to day basis - not to mention tweaking it to do things it wasn't originally intended to do.

If reading about such day-to-day experiences interests you, I've got an off-site forum where I talk about all that at: Forum SA

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