[02:50] can someone help me get mythubuntu going [02:51] not unless you ask an actual question [02:52] i'm getting an error that says my backend can't connect to mysql [02:53] i installed mythbuntu already [02:53] i have mysql [02:53] hello? [02:54] patient, that one. [02:59] hello all--- I have a problem--- I can watch PCHDTV 3000 based recordings but live has really bad audio and video dropouts. Is this a known issue? I can better explain if needed. [03:06] mythfrontend terminal output for livetv is here: http://pastebin.ca/1037452 [03:15] sorry, I didn't read the MOTD-- here is my terminal output http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/16517/ [03:19] that was with playback profile = cpu-- [03:23] thinking it might be a decoder problem, here is playback profile CPU++ http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/16518/ [03:24] darn-- I forgot to mention this is QAM 256 ONLY problem. Broadcast ATSC is fine live and recorded. [03:31] does anyone know how to watch mythtv recordings using totem? [03:32] my totem doesn't seem to pick any videos [03:33] even though there is clearly a smb share called recordings on my mythbuntu box. or does it rely on the myth box streaming the videos [03:33] ? [03:33] you need to install the totem-plugins-extra package [03:41] the plugin is installed [03:41] and i don't mean i just installed it now [03:42] the little sidebar drop down box says mythtv recording [03:42] s [03:45] do i have to enable the nfs service? [03:50] oh sorry [03:50] does anyone know where I can start trying to find the root cause of QAM256 Live content not playing correctly, when recordings and Live ATSC broadcast is fine? [03:51] you need to open gconf-editor [03:51] and then add your password [03:51] and hostname [03:51] and that's it [03:51] recordings of that same QAM256 work? [03:51] flip_543, ^ [03:51] yup [03:52] well that's just crazy [03:52] I know-- I've been trying for over a week to figure it out. [03:53] I'm at wit's end. [03:53] what kinds of errors do you get? [03:54] there was a cx88 audio patch in the last kernel update, but it didn't help. [03:54] my pastebins are above [03:55] so they open up [03:55] and what happens [03:55] no video or audio? [03:55] garbled audio and blocky video [03:55] you using pulse audio? [03:55] yup [03:55] do you have to? [03:56] I suppose not [03:56] and when you say latest kernel, your on 2.6.24-17 right? [03:56] there was a scheduling related patch in it that should help folks with HD performance issues (which this can turn out to be) [03:56] if you can remove pulseaudio at least for now, it's just an extra item here that can cause complications [03:56] superm1: that is so silly for them to release the plugin without the configuration tool [03:56] I got -17 [03:56] especially with the mmap errors you have listed [03:57] defendguin, yeah i know [03:58] superm1: it needs my db username and password or the user account for the box? [03:59] I can bypass pulse by setting everything to ALSA in Gnome Sound Setting manager right?\ [04:00] db [04:00] defendguin, ^ [04:01] flip_543, i'm not sure [04:01] gracias [04:01] all i know is make sure pulseaudio's daemon isn't running [04:01] and it's not set in ~/.asoundrc [04:02] is pulse a known issue for some? [04:02] it just can cause complications, so it's easier to prove things are working without it [04:02] and then add it back in after you do so [04:03] right on- gimmee a minute to kill the server [04:08] where the heck can i look at the DB password? [04:09] i didn't see it in the backend setup screens [04:09] /etc/mythtv/mysql.txt [04:10] brb [04:16] superm1: mythtv took away the option to say what time of day to do a download of data from SD? [04:16] maybe? [04:16] i needed that option and i don't see it anymore :( [04:16] why do you need it? [04:17] you can always have a cron job run and do it if you need to [04:17] video playback would lock up when it did a download [04:17] It's still where it's always been [04:18] no its not i'm at that screen now and i don't see anything [04:18] General settings in the frontend, seven pages in [04:18] execution start and end, the end. [04:18] why would you configure that on the front end side? ugg so confusing [04:19] <- had to restart X server [04:19] i am in the backend setup where it asks for my SD user name and password [04:19] So much for "No it's not." [04:19] it used to be there i thought [04:19] Nope. [04:19] in the video source setup [04:19] Nope. [04:36] iamlindoro superm1 THANKS FOR THE INFO [06:21] Can mythbuntu get programs (the program guide) in Sweden? [07:43] emacla, depends on your data source [10:23] hello [10:25] could someone please tell me what is a good program for partitioning on Mythbuntu? [10:26] cfdisk is fairly easy [10:28] hads could you please tell me how to see if mythbuntu has detected my 500gb hard drive [10:29] If you issue a cat /proc/scsi/scsi [10:29] from a terminal then you should see your drive listed. [10:39] does this apply for sata drives as well [10:39] Yes. You could also use lshw [10:40] `sudo lshw -class disk` should do it. [10:42] k cool, using the cat /proc/scsi/scsi command and found the hdd, but now how do i create a partition so i can use it [10:43] as a storage drive for recordings and videos for mythbuntu [10:45] You would use fdisk/cfdisk to create a partition on it then mount it [10:47] sudo cfdisk /dev/sdx (where x is a/b/c/whatever) [10:48] when i use the scsi command will where it says Host: scsi4 would that be the drive? [10:49] Use `sudo lshw -class disk` - that should tell you. [10:51] cool yep worked [10:52] just another thing [10:53] it detects my 500gb as a 465gb, i no that its not supposed to detect it as exaclty 500 but is it suppoesed to be 35gb less? [10:54] yeah, i think that's plausible [10:54] that's 500000000000 bytes [10:54] which is 465GB :) [11:06] k ive just partitioned the disk, now how would i be able to use the disk with my recordings so i can see it in the frontend. [11:06] ? [11:07] you need to format it (i recommend xfs), add it to /etc/fstab, then add it in your storage group in mythtv-setup [11:07] of course, you need also need to mount it and set up permissions :) [11:07] we really need a nice graphical way for this [11:18] laga could you tell me which section i go to to add the storage device [11:18] ? [11:18] Just to be different I'll recommend JFS :) [11:18] Bob24: You'd do that in mythtv-setup [11:19] is that in the frontend [11:19] would it be Myth-Stream [11:20] Huh? No, mythtv-setup [11:26] ok on my Frontend i have an option Utilities/Setup [11:26] then in their which one would i pick [11:26] no [11:26] it'S not in the frontend [11:27] open the mythbuntu control centre [11:27] oh [11:27] or even better, just open mythtv-setup from the xfce menu [11:31] ok yep then do i create a group? [11:31] or db backup [11:31] or live tv [11:33] you should already have a default group [11:50] laga could you please explain to me how to add the hdd to fstab [11:51] sry i just not very familiar with this system [11:51] Bob24: not off-hand. :) i'm sure google has lots of information.. maybe also the mythbuntu forums [11:51] try searching the mythbuntu forums first, yeah [11:51] * laga goes back to homework [11:52] ok thanks for your help [11:54] ok i realized how to get into fstab, but im not sure what to type in their [12:00] would i type /dev/sda /mnt logical defaaults 0 0 [12:01] i want to add a sata drive [12:02] well, for starts [12:02] /dev/sda is the complete disk, you need the partition, eg sda1 or sda5 [12:02] and it's spelled "defaults", not "defaaults" [12:02] and "logical" isn't a valid file system [12:04] how would i find if its sda1 or sda5 in logical name it shows /dev/sda [12:04] where do you see this logical name? [12:04] You'd put the filesystem name in there, which is whatever you formatted the partition as. [12:05] when i type lshw -class disk [12:05] Yes well that's the name of the disk. [12:06] i used cfdisk to partition it [12:06] If you added one partition and one only then it would be called sda1. [12:06] Which would be quite odd since you should already have a drive called that. [12:07] k i found it, it says sda5 [12:07] in cfdisk [12:07] where is your other disk? [12:08] u mean the bootable one [12:08] yes [12:08] hda1 [12:08] ah. good. [12:08] heh yeah :) [12:09] k so would i add /dev/sda /mnt/sda5 right [12:10] No, you need to do some reading on the format of fstab [12:11] is their a simpler way of just adding it automatically [12:11] What filsystem did you put on the partition? [12:12] Linux [12:13] its a logical partition [12:15] Adding a partition is the first step, you need to put a filesystem on it. [12:16] is says FS tyoe: Linux [12:16] or is that somrthing else [12:17] what filesystem should i create as [12:17] ? [12:20] or should i keep it as Linux [12:20] try XFS. [12:20] you can't create file systems in cfdisk.. [12:20] hey, maybe try gparted, that's a graphical tool. [12:21] Yeah, might be easier. [12:21] im in the meno for it in cfdisk [12:22] Bob24: no, you can mark the partition as containing a file system, eg "linux", but you still need to create it [12:23] ok [12:26] http://www.xawk.com/ubuntu-add-hard-drive.html http://www.smorgasbord.net/how-to-install-second-hard-drive-in-ubuntu-linux/ [12:30] is scanning devices in Gparted supposed to take a while [12:34] is their any other program i can use [14:04] Hello all === Schamane is now known as schamane_ [14:04] moin [14:05] got a small problem [14:05] Fatal Error at /usr/share/mythtv/mythweb/modules/tv/includes/channels.php, line 65: [14:05] No channels were detected. Are you sure that MythTV is properly configured? [14:05] how can i import an channellist? [14:05] where can i get some? [14:05] heh least yours seems to have installed! :) [14:06] the problem ist, the technotrend card isnt connected right now :( [14:07] can i download channellist? [14:07] and codecs [14:08] anyone able to help with some mythbuntu install issues? [14:08] MythbuntuGuest48: just ask a question :) [14:08] oh :) [14:09] Well, ive been tryin to install mythbuntu for over 5 hours now :( [14:09] and cant seem to have any luck! [14:09] freezes? [14:09] at 15 % [14:09] Yeah [14:09] not neccessarily 15% [14:09] not enough ram [14:09] got the same [14:09] but it seems to freeze randomly, more specifically after install [14:09] i have 4gbs! [14:09] :_ [14:09] used more ram (and another PC, but RAM was the only difference) [14:10] hui [14:10] checked cd for defects? [14:10] MythbuntuGuest48: try the alternate disk? [14:10] i wrote the iso again, in case the initial write was a tad corrupt... [14:11] im yet to try a new iso download... [14:11] ive just popped out 2 1gb RAM modules.. [14:11] and can get the live environ. working... [14:11] which isnt anything new... [14:11] :( [14:11] i gotta run now unfortunately, i'll probably be back later [14:11] just about to try install... i have an nvidia 9600gt [14:12] should i just use open source drivers ? [14:12] oh ok, thanks anyway! [14:13] MythbuntuGuest48: just check cd for defects when it boots [14:13] yeah ive done that... [14:13] it gets to the end of the progress bar... [14:13] and then just stops... [14:13] no reports or anything... [14:13] and if i tap any key the system reboots! :) [14:14] then i think its defect [14:14] really ? [14:14] hmm m [14:14] maybe tomorrow ill try download again and write! [14:14] its not normal [14:14] whats the diff between alternate and destop downloads ?s [14:15] but the idea with trying 2 GB is good too [14:15] yeah, ive tried soooo many things! :D [14:15] i thought trying to dual boot with vista would be the biggest part of my troubles... [14:15] but i cant even get a singular install of myth going! :) [14:15] 67% of install atm! [14:16] 80% [14:16] Schamane, thanks for your help, i appreciate it [14:16] ! [14:16] no prob [14:17] detecting hardware... [14:17] hmm this is where id expect things to go bad! :) [14:18] 96%! [14:18] ok, the only REAL things i did differently here were an advanced install with all the efault options instead of standard! [14:18] thats even MORE confusing! :( [14:18] Its got as far as ive ever been [14:19] wow....it seems to have worked. [14:27] tada [14:28] cd was broken? [14:29] no doesnt seem to have been!? [14:30] same one all along... [14:30] i did an advanced installation, and removed 2gbs of RAM [14:32] So im guessing one of those two things fixed it! [14:33] anyway, more research tomorrow, its 2am here! :( [14:33] thanks again schamane! === Penfold_ is now known as Penfold [15:25] someone able to help me with my channel list problem? [15:25] No channels were detected. Are you sure that MythTV is properly configured? [15:25] were can i configure channel list? [15:25] i switched to west germany [15:26] where i am [15:26] but same failure [16:14] schamane_ do you have both the tuner card and the sources configured? [16:14] and can you describe your setup? analog / digital ... etc? [16:39] sabhain: yes [16:40] i switches to dvb [16:40] cause i got an technotrend FF 1.5 [16:40] source is /dev/dvb0 [16:40] its digital [19:46] every few minutes i get the following in my auth.log any one know why? [19:46] Jun 3 11:39:01 tvbox CRON[11747]: PAM unable to dlopen(/lib/security/pam_smbpass.so) [19:46] Jun 3 11:39:01 tvbox CRON[11747]: PAM [error: /lib/security/pam_smbpass.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory] [19:46] Jun 3 11:39:01 tvbox CRON[11747]: PAM adding faulty module: /lib/security/pam_smbpass.so [19:46] Jun 3 11:39:01 tvbox CRON[11747]: pam_unix(cron:session): session opened for user root by (uid=0) [19:46] Jun 3 11:39:01 tvbox CRON[11747]: pam_unix(cron:session): session closed for user root [19:48] i dont have the file /lib/security/pam_smbpass.so [20:27] I want to build a HTPC with mythbuntu. Anyone know where I could get an IR reciever for cheap? [20:27] preferrably USB [20:29] newegg sells mce remotes with receivers [20:29] can IR blast as well, and its well supported [20:29] IR blast? [20:30] send IR signals to a STB to change the channels and so on [20:30] you might not need it, but it can do it [20:30] ah i see [20:33] the MCEUSB remotes that jphillip is talking about are awesome [20:34] take a look here http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/MCE_Remote [20:34] I'd recommend the third one from the left (make sure it looks like that when you buy it) [20:34] It has programmable buttons for your TV and volume [20:53] hi i am installing mythtv at the moment, with the text installer [20:53] does anyone know how to use the console while doing this, as i need to determine which dev/ my remote control is? [20:57] ls /dev/lirc* [20:57] i think [20:59] no, i mean [20:59] how do i use the console whilst i am in the installer [20:59] oh [20:59] ctrl-alt-F2? [20:59] I assume [20:59] ctrl-alt-F1 should get you back I hope [21:08] tgm4883_laptop: ace [21:08] do you know how i pause something [21:09] i have done cat /proc/bus/input/devices [21:09] but it goes really quickly and i don't think i can scroll [21:11] more /proc/bus/etc/etc/ [21:15] that command doesn't work [21:15] i just need to pause the cat command when it's running [21:15] you can use pg up? it's like alt-pgup [21:15] or shift-pgup [21:15] or ctrl-pgup [21:16] or you could cat to a file [21:16] then just open the file [21:17] tominglis, there's mo reason more shouldn't work... you did take my "etcs" out, right? [21:17] the pgup thing doesn't work [21:17] er no [21:17] more /path/to/any/file [21:17] oh ok :) [21:17] * iamlindoro__ shakes his head sadly [21:18] hahaha [21:18] yeah that worked [21:19] but, i can't see the remote sensor [21:19] should i select lirc0 as i think it is the only thing not accounted for in the more thing [21:20] although the top thing was macintosh compatible mouse, which i don't have (in addition to my actual mouse and keyboard)? [22:14] hey everybody, I have a lirc/mythtv problem: when I'm pressing e.g. menu/i on my hauppauge remot (nova-t pci), nothing happens and mythtv reports: 2008-06-03 23:07:23.235 Key M is bound to multiple actions in context Stream. [22:14] although it is only bound to a single action [22:14] this happens with several keys === iamlindoro__ is now known as Max_Rockatansky === Max_Rockatansky is now known as iamlindoro__ [22:18] hi [22:18] i seem to be to stupid configuring mythbuntu [22:18] i cant get channels [22:19] somebody here who is willing to help me [22:33] is there suddenly something wrong with connecting to nfs shares? i set up my nfs shares & was able to mount them just fine, but now i just get a "wrong fs type, bad option, bad superblock on server:/var/lib/mythtv/blah" error [22:37] Sounds like you don't have nfs-common installed [22:37] channelscan is really difficukt [22:38] i do [22:39] hmm... then again... on which machine? both i'm assuming [22:39] ah, after last update there's a conflict on nfs-common for some reason... wtf? [22:43] ok, this doesn't look good on my client... seems to be multiple conflicts... anyway to get a complete list of conflicts? [23:08] i've installed mythbuntu 8.04, but unfortunately i am not able to get the database to work [23:09] in the mythtv setup i don't know what to enter as the password [23:09] i entered a root MySQL password when setting up [23:09] but it wants the password for the mythtv user [23:09] the default option was mythtv but this does not work [23:10] does anyone know what could be wrong? [23:12] i've tried logging into mysql directly just now, and it seems that the mythtv user has no password [23:12] however, i still get the cannot connect to database error [23:13] if i do show databases; there is no mythconverg, only the information schema [23:13] should i create it? or does it have some kind of structure that should already be there? [23:16] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=790814 [23:19] somebody here whos willign to help me with scanning fr channels [23:20] seems im tooo stupid [23:27] :-(