[00:00] nope [00:00] bitlbee is the best open source messenger architecture i've ever seen [00:01] have to check that out [00:01] yeah if you need help configuring it with irssi.. I have all the configs worked out very nicely [00:02] I firmly believe that irc and all messengers are best handled in screen.. and I run a little 10 watt server that does all my basic linux tasks for me [00:25] anyone ir blasting with a pvr-150? [00:31] tgm4883_laptop: no luck yet huh? [00:32] nope [00:32] i tried a fresh install on a seperate HD [00:32] I keep getting "unknown remote "blaster"" [00:33] hmm [00:35] tgm4883_laptop, can you pastebin your lircd.conf? [00:35] your /etc/lirc/lircd.conf that is [00:35] yes sec [00:37] http://pastebin.com/m60325184 [00:38] I also just noticed that if I edit the hardware.conf and replace lirc_i2c with lirc_pvr150, then irw no longer will see my remote button presses [00:39] also, i just realized that in the error above, it is Blaster [00:39] notice the capital B [00:39] i had also tried lower case which didn't work either [00:45] the silence as everyone looks over my issue is very reissuring [00:45] hello, I'm having a strange issue with the latest stable release of mythbuntu. When I'm watching recordings, the playback will hang up at random unless there is some kind of network activity (like a ping). Keyboard/remote activity seem to be processed captured, but are not updated until a ping or something comes through. Anyone ever heard anything like this and/or know how to start diagnosing it? [00:47] freaking reruns [00:48] I second that. [00:50] Oh, I forgot to say. It's a dedicated FE only, the BE is a network server and the movies are mounted over NFS. [00:53] hello [00:53] I've got mythbuntu installed with a "STB TV PCI FM, Gateway P/N 6000704 (bt878)", whats the easiest way to make sure the card is working? [00:56] AboveBrew: I usually try to record a random 5 minute clip when I need to make sure everything is working. [00:57] Sebulba02: I'm not sure if the card is even working [00:58] Sebulba02: I just have an antenna hooked into it...not sure how to see live TV [00:58] If you're using the classic menu, goto "Watch TV" -> Live TV or something like that [00:59] Sorry, it's "TV" -> "Watch TV" [00:59] I'm at the Mythbuntu setup "General, capture cards, video sources, input connections, channel editor" nothing that says live tv [00:59] Oh, my bad, when you said installed I thought you had everything configured [01:00] Channel Frequency, I have set up as us-bcast [01:01] Sounds right [01:01] Capture Cards, I see: V4L : /dev/video0 [01:01] Default Input: Television [01:02] Probed Info: BT848 video ( *** UNKNOWN/GENER [bttv] [01:02] Sounds like you're in mythtv-setup [01:03] or not, I don't recall seeing what you're seeing when I set mine up [01:03] except on my backend, which is plain ubuntu [01:04] I'm using a backend/front end combo [01:04] 1. This is just a test [01:04] 2. I'd like to prove the card works [01:04] I thought there would be some low level way to tell the card is actually working [01:05] It doesn't find anything when I scan for channels [01:05] You MIGHT be able to cat /dev/video0 > /some/output/file.avi [01:05] then stop it after a few secs [01:05] see if anything comes out [01:05] but if you can't scan for channels [01:06] I'd assume it's not working properly [01:06] Thats what I would think too [01:06] (but that's just me) [01:06] this is a very old card, but its on the supported list [01:06] does `dmesg` say anything about the card? [01:07] where is dmesg [01:07] dmesg is a command line command [01:07] and in /var/log/dmesgs [01:08] /var/log/dmesg * [01:08] try something like `dmesg | grep video` [01:08] yeah i see some stuff there [01:09] anything about your card though? [01:09] bttv: Bt8xx card found (0) [01:09] is there anything after that? [01:09] i know that card has a bt8 chip on it [01:10] hmm bunch of errors in there though [01:10] i'll see if i can output this file and give it to a hardware guru in here [01:20] Daviey: Remember me? :) [01:34] tgm4883_laptop, sorry i was afk [01:34] yeah you caught the Blaster vs blaster issue [01:34] good [01:34] now it doesn't recognize keypresses though ? [01:34] nope [01:34] not when i put in lirc_pvr150 [01:34] does it blast? [01:37] superm1, nope [01:37] well that's not very useful [01:37] how about dmesg? [01:37] talk about it? [01:37] not very useful at all [01:38] nothing bad [01:38] thomas@myrtle:~$ dmesg | grep pvr150 [01:38] [ 42.618654] lirc_pvr150: chip found with RX and TX [01:38] [ 42.636920] lirc_pvr150: firmware of size 302355 loaded [01:38] [ 42.637152] lirc_pvr150: 743 codesets loaded [01:38] [ 42.653369] lirc_pvr150: Hauppauge PVR-150 IR blaster: firmware version 1.3.0 [01:39] i'd be ok with it not getting the key presses, but it has to blast [01:39] sounds to me like it should be working [01:39] thats what I thought [01:39] even though it works with lirc_i2c, have you tried jiggling the cable a wee bit? [01:40] in case its more finicky with pvr150 [01:40] i haven't, although [01:40] heres the error i get [01:40] thomas@myrtle:~$ irsend SEND_ONCE Blaster Power [01:40] irsend: command failed: SEND_ONCE Blaster Power [01:40] irsend: unknown remote: "Blaster" [01:40] which doesn't seem to be a hardware issue [01:42] * superm1 looks at the pastebin again [01:43] is there any way to run mythtv-setup (I need to get some screenshots) without stopping the backend? [01:43] yes there is [01:43] but some stuff might not work right [01:43] mythtv-setup.real [01:43] some stuff, in mythtv-setup? [01:43] yeah [01:43] thats fine, as long as I'm not gonna bust my recording [01:44] tgm4883_laptop, try blowing away the rest of the lircd.conf [01:44] other than the remote for the blaster [01:44] ok [01:51] superm1, nope, still unknown remote [01:51] well that's just crazy. [01:52] i know [01:54] would selecting the wrong remote in MCC make any difference? [01:55] are you on hardy? [01:55] if so yes. [01:55] otherwise no [01:55] gutsy [01:56] did you select it *after* modifying your lircd.conf? [01:56] because that blows away the old settings [01:56] no [01:56] i selected it during install [01:56] that won't matter then. [01:57] try launching lircd -d [01:57] instead of via init script [01:57] r [01:57] lircd -n [01:57] and you can try to debug it that way [01:57] see what it has to say while it parses the remote [01:57] lircd -d? [01:57] -n [01:57] sudo? [01:58] i don't think it matters [01:58] check the permissions on /dev/lirc0 and /dev/lircd [01:58] you'll see if you need to [01:58] well i get permission denied [01:58] so [01:58] i guess so [01:59] owned by root [02:00] hmm [02:00] lircd-0.8.2[6674]: "2155675658": must be a valid (lirc_t) number [02:00] so there you go.? [02:00] try putting it on the same line [02:00] as name Power [02:00] heh [02:00] lircd-0.8.2[6677]: garbage after 'name' token in line 12 ignored [02:01] hm [02:01] well google away then :) [02:01] i swear i saw something about this [02:01] on either the forums [02:01] or on the lirc-list mailing list [02:01] with that same error [02:01] about lirc_t numbers [02:04] arg [02:04] it's not real hard evidence [02:04] but it may be a 64-bit problem [02:05] well, actually it's a lirc problem with it not working well with 64-bit [02:05] this screenshow howto lies [02:06] do you attach files at some point other than when you are first making the entry? [02:08] yeah [02:08] you can do it later [02:08] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=4122765 [02:08] superm1, see the last post there [02:09] tgm4883_laptop, yeah i knew i wasn't crazy [02:09] and that i saw it somewhere [02:09] so ditch the 64 bit ? [02:09] :( [02:10] for now perhaps [02:10] just on the backend though [02:11] superm1, is it possible to grab the DB from my old harddrive that isn't in the box anymore? I'd like to keep my recorded programs, season pass, etc [02:11] at least a few tables [02:11] yeah [02:11] k [02:11] you can prob boot the live cd or knoppix or something to dump the db [02:11] i'll bug you later about that, i have to install 32-bit ubuntu now then install mythbuntu [02:11] just install 33 bit mythbuntu? [02:12] *32 [02:12] rhpot1991_laptop, the hard drive isn't even in the system anymore. If I put the hard drive in, i would just boot that up ;) [02:12] i don't have a mythbuntu disk right now :( [02:12] well you can toss it into anything if you were booting a live cd [02:12] and my internet isn't as fast as it use to be :( [02:12] only 1.5 now [02:13] f this is ridiculas. Do you know how long it takes to edit out the channels you don't get in schedules direct with directv? [02:14] tgm4883_laptop, dude, just dump your table ow? [02:14] now [02:14] and then import it back in after you install [02:15] yea, i'll throw it back in real quick, but that /var/lib format thing sucks [02:17] rhpot1991_laptop, were you able to watch live tv via xbmc mythtv plugin? [02:18] tgm4883_laptop: I read some about how to do it, didn't actually mess with it though [02:19] you can watch recordings though? [02:19] ya my recordings worked [02:19] live tv is supposed to work too [02:19] I keep jumping from project to project without finishing any [02:20] I'll get this wiki half way done tonight and never touch it again [02:26] well this can be a time for change [02:26] together we can prevail === claydoh_ is now known as claydoh [02:57] i have added new recodings to my myth's filesystem, as well as music, but my frontend is not seeing it. i have restarted both front and backend. is there some "check for changes" function i need to run to update? [03:20] i looked at http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/MythMusic and it describes a "Scan for New Music" feature that I do not have. [04:00] Evening. [04:01] I have a strange problem and I don't know if it's hardware or software related. [04:01] i'd say it's hardware related. [04:01] I have recently upgraded to gigabit ethernet in my home LAN and everything was running smoothly to my 10/100 Mbps Mythbuntu frontend [04:01] :) [04:01] but that's without knowing anything :) [04:02] Upgraded the machine to a Foxconn mobo with a Marvell gigabit ethernet on-board LAN [04:02] my videos are shared over NFS [04:02] previously streaming was fine [04:02] now it actually skips forward [04:02] as if getting data too rapidly [04:02] so I plugged in an old Linksys 10/100 card I had [04:03] but that card does it too [04:03] both audio and video are affected [04:03] well that's weird indeed [04:03] it's driving me nuts [04:03] change your nfs mount options i'd say to start [04:03] does myth do it too? [04:03] currently they're: auto,hard,intr,rw [04:04] I have 2 other frontends (backend is autonomous) and neither frontend exhibits this problem [04:04] I also restarted the backend just to be sure [04:04] yes, mythTV does it for my capture card [04:04] except that one stutters like it's not getting enough data [04:04] I've never seen this before [04:04] well that's very bizarre [04:04] and only on this box which is otherwise rock solid [04:04] you know you might consider booting a live mythbuntu disk [04:04] and attempting the live frontend [04:04] I did [04:05] you can rule out any software issues there [04:05] same thing? [04:05] I think because of the video type (AVI) and the NFS I couldn't play it through Mplayer [04:05] but through VLC it played fine (though the audio didn't come through -- AC52) [04:05] so I did a fresh re-install [04:05] thinking maybe this frontend was just fubar [04:05] but after the reinstall same deal [04:05] :'( [04:06] frequency scaling perhaps? [04:06] the only "customization" I have on this box is the NFS mounts and enabling the SPDIF output in ALSA [04:06] does the new board support it whereas the old one didn't? [04:06] not familiar with that [04:06] how would i check/change? [04:07] its been a while since i've toyed with freq scaling, you'll have to google a bit for it [04:07] there is a way to turn on and off the scaling if your cpu supports it [04:07] within /sys or /proc (forget which) [04:07] what would frequency scaling offer me? (or what problems would it cause generally speaking?) [04:08] well it changes the cpu speed based on load [04:08] to save power/heat usually [04:09] ah yes [04:09] this new machine is dual core compared to a single core before [04:09] odd that the CPU would go into a power save mode while streaming video and audio [04:10] sounds like I'd want to disable frequency scaling to test [04:10] (or check to see if it's enabled first I suppose) [04:16] yeah [04:26] any ideas if that doesn't work? [04:26] just trying to queue up a few solutions [04:26] :) [04:32] I don't think my processor has CPU frequency scaling actually [04:32] it's a Pentium D [04:32] and I don't see the p4_clockmod module loaded [04:33] nor acpi_cpufreq [04:33] so I'm going to go with that's not the problem :( [04:34] Pentium D is an old dual-core chip so it probably came out before frequency scaling was the norm [05:23] should i look for a cache size of 16 or 8 mb. is there really a difference? [05:23] when speaking of a HD [05:41] !ipod | rhpot1991_laptop [05:41] rhpot1991_laptop: For information on how to sync and add tracks to your iPod, see the guide at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/IPodHowto See !rockbox for information on liberating your iPod [05:42] ya that doesn't fit [05:42] !psp | rhpot1991_laptop [05:42] rhpot1991_laptop: For information on using the PlayStation Portable with Ubuntu, please read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PSP [05:42] ha fancy that [05:43] Evenin' folks [05:44] anyone here using VNC with mythbuntu?? [05:45] sure [05:45] have you had a problem with VNC viewer refreshing? [05:46] Can someone answer some generic (non-ubuntu oriented) mythtv questions on the proper /dev/dvb/adapter0 entry for a 'Air2PC/AirStar 2 ATSC 1st generation' card? It registers and initializes on boot with no errors (finally!), but won't seem to "open" in mythtv-setup. I have tried all of the entries in /dev/dvb/adapter0/demux0, dvr0, frontend0 & net0. No luck. Is this a permission problem? If... [05:46] ...so, how do I correct it? [05:46] do you have the opengl theme painter turned on? [05:46] bruce_, you've made sure that the backend isn't running? [05:46] before starting mythtv-setup [05:46] I have my laptop that I have viewer on... then I setup VNC on my mythbuntu frontend.... when I try to control the frontend.. I can see my movements on the tv (frontend) but they don't reflect on the viewer unless I do a manual refresh [05:46] you seen this? [05:47] Aquahallic, yes, but answer my question [05:47] regarding the opengl theme painter [05:47] oh... yes I do [05:47] that's the issue [05:47] because opengl can't natively be shown by most VNC implementations [05:47] its a bit annoying (of course) [05:47] is there a workaround? [05:47] you can hit refresh in your vnc viewer [05:47] or do I have to revert back to qt as my painter? [05:47] Hmm. on the opengl, I think so, and as far as the backend running, I don't think so, the only thing I've tried to do so far is run setup [05:48] you can try nx and see how it behaves in there [05:48] or revert to qt :) [05:48] nx? [05:48] bruce_, is this on mythbuntu? [05:48] or ubuntu? [05:48] I think I still use qt on my boxes [05:48] or somewhere else? [05:48] no, I'm running Slackware 12.0 [05:48] is that another viewer client for VNC? [05:49] I compiled it from scatch on my system [05:49] bruce_, well make sure that you don't have the backend running (ubuntu/mythbuntu automatically stop it for you, but normal mythtv installs dont) [05:49] Aquahallic, it won't change with the viewer [05:49] just a sec. [05:49] k [05:50] guess I'll revert back to qt [05:50] Aquahallic, it would be an issue on the server end ( [05:50] which is why rhpot1991_laptop was recommending looking into NX [05:50] but its probably more trouble than you are bargaining for [05:50] yeah... I don't really think you lose much with qt vs. opengl do you? [05:50] just the transitions [05:50] in menus [05:51] otherwise identical [05:51] yeah... [05:51] no biggie [05:51] :) [05:51] never on the menus long enough anyways [05:51] :) [05:51] you've gotta restart mythfrontend after you change it [05:51] yeah [05:51] another question..... [05:51] nope, no backend running [05:52] I used to run knoppmyth.... on the latest build I was running... there was an issue with viewing livetv and then hitting the guide button..... [05:52] it'd lockup the frontend HARD [05:52] I did it on this mythbuntu install the other night for the first time.... is that a know issue on mythbuntu also? [05:53] bruce_, okay then checkout dmesg, and see if there are any requests for firmware (if i remember correctly, there is a piece of firmware needed on the first gen air2pc cards) [05:53] Aquahallic, there are issues with the older nvidia drivers and xvmc and similar things happening [05:53] you hopefully shouldn't be seeing it in mythbuntu since all the versions of things are fairly modenr [05:54] modern even [05:54] yeah.. I'm having to use nvidia legacy drivers [05:55] so... that's prolly what's doing it... my g'friend likes to go into the guide from viewing livetv [05:56] yeah, I got that taken care of [05:56] I couldn't get her to stop and it kept locking up my frontend... so I had to change the guide button on my remote to just exit her out if she hits it.....lol [05:56] superm1: I dunno, nx performs much much better than vnc IMO [05:56] haha Aquahallic [05:56] it is a nice feature though.... [05:57] Aquahallic, well if you don't necessarily need xvmc (and that is the cause), you can try to turn that off [05:57] wish it was useable with my legacy drivers [05:57] It inializes good.. I've seen all the error messages at this point, and I've gotten them all to go away [05:57] where exactly is xvmc [05:57] I don't think I even have it on.. unless it's default on [05:59] is that the Xv picture controls under General Playback setup? [06:07] superm1, It inializes good.. I've seen all the error messages at this point, and I've gotten them all to go away [06:13] anyone use a channel change script? [06:18] tgm4883_laptop you ever get that MRE to work? [06:19] nope, although i haven't really tried since [06:19] lol [06:19] now that i think about it i never did get an email back from the author [06:19] lol [06:19] do you use a channel change script? [06:19] did you get mythstreamtv to work? the one that streams over the net? [06:19] no [06:20] nope, haven't looked at that either [06:21] damn i thought maybe in the 2 months ive been gone, some improvements have been made :) [06:22] TazgodX: you see my message, or can you not accept pm's? [06:23] i see it [06:23] i responded [06:23] hmm strange, I never got it [06:23] lol [06:23] wonder if it sent it to my laptop instead or something [06:23] so, was that you, or am I mistaken? [06:23] probably not me [06:23] alright [06:24] i never used knoppmyth more than 5 minutes, and that was just to test it [06:24] but i have complained about album art and iphone on linux, but doubt it was in here [06:24] you can prob use atomicparsley to tag the albums [06:27] well i figured out why i can't send a private message [06:27] lol [06:27] didn't register? [06:27] didn't identify [06:28] lol [06:28] my linux install auto recognizes [06:28] i dont even know why im on windows right now [06:42] anyone know if mythburn has been packaged for mythbunutu?? [06:48] I thought mythburn no longer existed cause mytharchive did its job [06:57] Aquahallic, as rhpot1991 said, mythburn has been replaced by mytharchive [13:07] Is mythbuntu planning on doing something like the automatic remote installer for different VFD/LCD displays? [13:08] er, yes [13:08] but lack of VFD/LCD's with the dev's is a problem [13:09] I have a VFD, but requires a custom LCDproc, so not really suitable [13:09] sebrock: but hey, if you want to buy the dev's one - you'll get results quicker :) [13:19] LCDproc inlcudes most OEM displays these days [13:21] Daviey: what do you mean by "er, yes"? Whas this so obvious? [13:26] no [13:26] "erm, yes" .. better [13:26] ? [14:54] :)' [15:22] hey all....quick question for yah....if I install mythbuntu does it come with all the NA patches or do I have to recompile if I need those? [16:32] anyone awake yet? [16:38] what patches? [16:40] the North American Provider patches....not really 100% sure what it is for but in my reading they always say it's necessary if you are going to use DVB in NA with Myth [16:42] what card? [16:42] hey i got an annoying problem [16:43] my HDMI out works in the bios etc [16:43] Hauppagge DVB-S [16:43] but not when the linux framebuffer inititalized [16:43] Nova I believe [16:43] famicon, proper driver support? [16:43] tgm4883 yeah true [16:43] buuuut [16:43] v0lksman, are you trying to tune a satellite? [16:44] then why does it work in the bios and not when linux starts [16:44] my HDMI works but only if the TV is on during boot...if I boot first and then turn on the screen it no workies... [16:44] yeah [16:44]