[00:03] Hello, when I click "Watch TV" nothing happens. [00:29] !blankscreen [00:29] If you try to watch tv and are greeted with a blank screen and a return to the menu then please check the permissions on your recording directory. It should be owned by mythtv:mythtv, have permissions of 775, and not be inside your home directory [00:41] hi, i tried an apt-get upgrade and I now have a list of 155 packages that are not upgraded.. they have been "kept back" [00:41] how do i force them to be upgraded [00:43] nvm, my bad [00:43] i needed to do a apt-get dist-upgrade [01:00] * map7 is away: Auto-away after 30 mins idle (gone at 28th Apr, 09:58:02) === map7 is now known as map7`afk [01:53] so i have an nVidia board and i'm trying to use audio, but whenever i enable IEC958 and Independed HP channel and leave and go back, it's still disabled, any ideas? [02:18] anyone have any input on mythbuntu vs boxee? [02:19] if you are going to record use mythtv [02:19] if not dont use mythtv [02:20] pretty simple === MythbuntuGuest08 is now known as elgordo123 [02:34] Idespnnr, you there [02:53] Shadow__X: yea [02:53] what? [02:54] use mythtv no matter what? [02:54] sounds kinda 1 sided [03:00] Idespnnr, no i said if you dont plan on recordding tv use boxee [03:00] if you ARE going to record mythtv [03:00] ah ok, thanks for th clarification [03:00] I dont plan on recording tv [03:00] ok yup [03:00] i mean mythtv is alot of great stuff [03:01] but if you arent going to record tv i dont really see the point [03:01] but thats me [03:01] fair enough... Ive bounced through several media center solutions [03:01] havent given mythtv a run yet [03:01] but I like the boxee + hulu support [03:04] right i mean technically there is mythvodka but i dont know how well it is supported === map7`afk is now known as map7 [04:06] I'm getting a 'ltsp-build-client' failed with exit code 1, when trying to build a diskless image under mythbuntu 8.10, is anyone else experiencing this? [04:15] Wow.. [04:16] My cable service sucks. [04:16] They have every channel other then the local broadcasts DRMed. [04:16] Even silly ass cable channels.. like G4. [04:16] Essobi: Please watch your language. [04:16] Zinn: pardon [04:17] But wow... I like like 8 channels out of 150 that I can use over firewire.. [04:17] yup thats how it is [04:17] what provider [04:36] * map7 is away: Auto-away after 30 mins idle (gone at 28th Apr, 13:35:09) === map7 is now known as map7`afk === map7`afk is now known as map7 [04:55] what options does mythbuntu-control-center use when running the ltsp-build-client command? [04:56] Shadow__X: It's Insight Communications. [04:58] map7: Turn off your away messages [09:30] hey! uhm im really interested in mythbuntu since im using windows with mediaportal - but i want to try linux. now to my question: will my hdmi output work on my asus p5n em motherboard? what about audio? [09:31] and is 1080p supported? [09:31] 1080 is not an issue. HDMI can be difficult, you may not know 'til you try. [09:32] ic [09:32] what if i use a dvi output with an adapter? [09:32] Should be fine. [09:32] cool [09:32] ill try [09:32] dling right now [09:32] You can always dual boot and see how it goes. [09:32] yea that's the plan [09:33] MythTV has it's quirks but overall it's a great piece of software. [09:33] and mythbuntu makes it quite nice to use. [09:33] yea i heard [09:35] i really like the idea behind linux and i try to use it as often as possible but i often get to a point that i can't overcome and then im forced to use windows again [09:35] but I'm getting better and better slowly but steady [09:35] ;-) [09:35] Understandable :) [09:36] You'll get there one day :) [09:36] hope so =D [09:37] i always get envious when i read an blogpost or something similar saying: ah recently i solved my problem xy, you just had to edit file XYZ here and restart the service there..." etc etc [09:37] I haven't had a Windows install since about 2000 and am much happier for it. [09:38] u bet [09:38] i bet [09:38] >_> [09:39] i need to use window at least for work since they use some stupid dlls that are only supported in internet explorer [09:39] i've never seen anything like that before [09:39] Yeah, I lied a little, I have to keep a virtual Windows install for testing websites etc. [09:40] *g* [09:40] what's a virtual windows install? i only know about Xen [09:40] There's virtualbox, kvm and vmware (non-free) [09:40] ah download's finished [09:40] ah ic [09:43] is ther anything new in mythbuntu since 8.04? that's the last one i tried [09:43] *there [09:43] closed the window by accident [09:45] Newer versions of things and better integration I guess. [09:46] The same mythtv version (with more bugfixes) [09:46] kk [09:46] but no bluray support i guess [09:47] AFAIK no, but I don't use it. [10:23] hdmi output worked in installation setup.... now stupid me has activated tv output and the nvidia drivers [10:23] will that change the default scrren to tv output? [10:24] atm it's still copying files in the isntallation [10:29] hello, all! [10:30] I was wondering if most folks here had found issues updating mythbuntu from 8.10 to 9.04 via package manager [10:30] I am getting stuttery video now, and was considering if I should re-install from scratch or ts it? [10:38] great: my skystar 2 h is not detected =( [10:38] *hd [13:58] hey [14:35] hi [14:35] my lirc does'n start automatically , when i start linux.. how can i add it to autorun? [15:04] r3vile, it should [15:04] how do you start it yourself [15:04] /etc/init.d/lirc should run on startup [15:06] sudo update-rc.d lirc defaults === mik860 is now known as barney_1 [15:36] normally i start lirc with: [15:36] sudo lircd --nodaemon --device=/dev/input/event2 --driver=dev/input /etc/lirc/lircd.conf [15:36] otherwise there is an error [15:37] "lircd: invalid argument count" [16:56] <- [17:30] http://download-redirect.beonex.com/mirror/kubuntu-9.04-kde3-desktop-i386.iso [17:30] in case somebody wants the KDE3 version of ubuntu 9.04 [17:30] https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Kde3/Jaunty http://apt.pearsoncomputing.net/cdimages/ [17:30] (http download there is incredibly slow) [17:38] wtf [17:39] nobody wants your crap [19:20] hey all [19:20] was wondering if I could get some advice? [19:24] !ask [19:24] Please don't ask if anyone is around or if it is alright to ask a question. Many people check back periodically and may answer your question when they see it. IRC is not normally an instant fix so check back often for an answer. [19:25] Ok, It's just a fairly long-winded question regarding my proposed home network/media setup. [19:27] End Goal; I'd like to have a back-end server running fileshares/bittorrent/rdp with QoS traffic-flow priorities, my main PC running Ubuntu 9.04 and generally getting abused, and my HTPC running Mythbuntu Frontend & being able to use one of the HDD's for recording TV. [19:30] At the moment, I have just switched to Ubuntu 9.04 on my main PC, Have my HTPC running Win7 Media Center, and have everything but a PSU to get the server portion up and running. At the moment, my Media files (music/video) are on an NTFS formatted HDD in my main PC, which I'm intending to move over to the server when I get it up and running. [19:31] NcA^: so what is the question? [19:31] I told you it was long-winded :P [19:31] I'm just looking for some advice on how to get this all done, and set up ideally before I go ahead and start ripping out hardware [19:33] First real question, I have 2 choices for the mobo/cpu combos, I have a P4 3.0 w/ HT in my HTPC now, which Ideally I'd like to have in my Server [19:33] The other mobo/cpu is an Athlon x64 2200+ [19:34] HD or SD video? [19:34] Got a WinTV HVR-1600 so HD [19:34] through Comcast, so not really going to be getting much through ClearQAM [19:34] HD playback is very intensive [19:35] Aye, I've been getting a lot of 1080/720p .mkv's lately too [19:35] its recommended you use a dual core cpu for that, I think the minimum recomendation is a 3.0ghz cpu [19:35] you can sometimes offload some work onto your video card instead, but in general you want a beefy cpu for that [19:36] do you think that the athlon 2200 could keep up with running the mythTV backend as well as a BT client without hanging? [19:36] I've got an ATi x1650pro to throw in there [19:36] which will help a bit [19:36] but I've been reading that you lot really don't reccommend ATi cards [19:37] ya nvidia generally works more easily [19:37] backend is a different story, you can skimp on the cpu there and you wont notice it as much, things like commercial flagging are going to take a little longer though [19:37] aye ATi's kinda screwed anyone with an older card than the HD3000 series for drivers lately too [19:38] Got 2Gb of RAM for both of the systems [19:38] just worried about the torrent client killing off the backend for streaming videos [19:38] especially with large .mkv format [19:39] can't say for sure, but I'd venture you would be ok [19:39] so which chip would you advise to use for the server? [19:39] personal opinion [19:40] I'd use the more powerful one for the frontend [19:40] you will notice a lack of cpu a lot more when trying to play back HD video [19:41] does your capture card do hardware encoding or software? [19:41] I believe it's hardware [19:41] it looks like there's drivers out there too [19:41] good, then cpu isn't much of a concern for the backend then [19:41] but they don't look like the best supported [19:41] I'll be using the capture card on the frontend most likely [19:42] you could always run them both on the same box as well, once again your cpu might be a little strapped for that with HD playback [19:42] capture card needs to live on A backend, you can have multiple though [19:42] hmm [19:42] that's doable as well [19:42] it'll create a lot of network traffic to stream the HD [19:43] which I'm sure my housemates will give me shit for :s [19:43] NcA^: Please watch your language. [19:43] :x [19:44] the other thing I've been stressing about it having this NTFS formatted drive with all my media on it [19:44] it seems to be working alright with my ubuntu install atm, but I know it's not ideal [19:45] hence the problem, I have about 500Gb+ of media on there and am not sure how I can get it all off of there safely if I want to reformat [19:46] Would you take the risk of having to move that amount of data onto 3ish separate drives just to reformat? [19:46] easiest way is to pick up an external drive, good things to have around [19:46] I've got a 250Gb one, and a spare 320Gb internal SATA lying around [19:47] and about 100Gb on another of my internal disks [19:50] bear in mind... I'm unemployed ATM, trying to keep the budget as low as possible, PSU + HTPC case + New router are pretty much Killing the whole budget as it is [19:51] NcA^: don't get a new case then just use what you have, and get a router that can do some of the things you want [19:51] HTPC cases are expensive and don't give you any functionality [19:52] problem is; [19:53] a) I'm vain when it comes to HT components [19:53] aaaannd [19:53] the AMD platform I've got is currently in... WEll.. I'll get you a link [19:54] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108058 [19:54] one of those, that had the PSU die miserably [19:55] and my HTPC case ATM is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163058 [19:56] so I'd like something that will fit in the rack [19:56] NcA^: I'd say do it a step at a time [19:56] mess with what you have, when you are happy with it buy new parts [19:57] and then keep adding new parts forever :) [19:57] haha [19:57] common problem that :P [19:57] need a case/PSU one way or another though [19:58] so does the backend stream the live TV over the LAN? [19:58] what sort of load are we talking about overall? [20:01] will work fine withing a 100 base network without interfering with anything [20:01] wireless should normally be avoided [20:02] aye, I found that out using Win Media Center :/ [20:03] Dodgy 802.11g + HD = :'( [20:04] Meh.. I can't get firewire to work with my Motorola 6412. :| [20:04] Essobi: check for encryption? [20:06] rhpot1991: I can' get any of the test programs or the channel changer to work... I have some channels that arn't drmed. [20:06] rhpot1991: well.. the p2p fails but the broadcast mode test worked.. but the channel changer isn't working at all.. [20:06] morotola likes broadcast [20:07] your model number isn't somthing I'm used to seeing either, that may be an issue [20:07] yea.. I see docs everywhere on the 62XX but not much on the 64XX... === MythbuntuGuest37 is now known as eminem [20:07] but the 64XX is listed in the channel changer source.. === eminem is now known as elgordo123 [20:07] but the model/dev ids didn't match.. so I changed the source to match them, and it ignores the channel change. [20:09] I think what I'd like to do is get a controlable 4x4 matrix switch... put Mythtv on one input and another cat box on the 2nd, then run the outs to all four of my TVs.. [20:09] s/cat/cable/ [20:10] I may have to restore to using IR if I can't get the firewire changing working thou.. [20:10] restort even.. ehh, I can't type today. [20:10] Essobi: PM Majoridiot on the forums, he might know more about that model [20:10] roger that [20:12] Try to check the knoppmyth forums too. They were doing a lot with firewire channel changing [20:12] Yea? Cool.. [20:13] Essobi: check for posts by majoridiot in the forums too, he released a bunch of tools for firewire [20:13] if your doesn't play nice none of it will help though [20:13] * rhpot1991 has a few motorolla dch-3200s [20:17] rhpot1991: cool, thanks. [20:17] 3200s dual tuner? [20:17] nope [20:17] single, but I have 3 of them [20:17] Nice.. [20:17] Firewire? [20:17] ya [20:17] How's the 5c in your area? [20:18] decent, I can pick up most HD channels [20:18] a few are problem children, but I just ignore them now [20:18] get things like discovery and espn, and then I have a hdhr for my locals [20:19] there seems to be tons of channels with the drm set to 0x2 in my package. :( [20:20] Even the kids cartoon channels! [20:20] Think I'd rather just get like... 3 units.. 2 on capture with haup 150s or something.. and the third on a 4x4 controlable matrix.. [20:21] rhpot1991 are you ignoring my pns ? :P [20:21] I need to hack up PS3 bluetooth controls thou for multiple remotes on different X heads.. [20:21] .... [20:21] you 'pns'? [20:21] your... heh. [20:21] ? [20:21] are you ;) [20:22] you meant PMs, right? [20:22] oO .. i mean PM ;) [20:22] in German its PN :P [20:26] Had to point that out.. I pronounced it... Peee-Ennnn-esss... and promptly got odd looks for LOLing. [20:28] r3vile: you should prob use the custom configuration in MCC and plug in values there [20:28] r3vile, its not polite to PM someone that does not ask you to do so. If you have a question please ask it in the open irc channel and wait for help. [20:28] you have a config problem which is why it isn't starting, fix that and you should be good [20:30] Essobi: a lot of my digital channels are encrypted but I generally only care about the HD ones [20:31] its a rarity to have acess actually, I believe law only says that they have to give you locals [20:49] rhpot1991: Oh... that bites. [21:08] I want to use a remote, which is not listed in MCC, so i took custom ... what do i have to do now? (my Remote: Technisat TTS35AI) [21:20] how do i have to edit the hardware.conf [21:41] Hmm . i upgraded from an old version to 8.10 of mythbuntu .. i can see the startup . the logo of mythbuntu .. and i can eaven hear the sound of the computer loging in .. but as soon as its suppose to login .. my tv goes black .. what 2 do ? [22:10] Bleh. [22:11] I think MythVodka is a wash for the US people.. [23:00] !help [23:00] !help For a complete list of my knowledge visit: http://www.baablogic.net/Zinn.cgi Other available commands: !status, !about, !bug [bug_number]. [23:02] I am trying to use vlc to capture input from my ivtv device, i can cat > BLRG.mpg and I get static so I know it's working ... I just need to tune it but would also like to view it as it comes in(live) [23:10] zz, if yo udont get any (timely) responses, you might want to try the forums [23:10] !forums | zz [23:10] zz: The Mythbuntu forums are located at http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=301. If you aren't getting a timely response here, there are lots of very active individuals there that may be able to help. [23:47] !help [23:47] !help For a complete list of my knowledge visit: http://www.baablogic.net/Zinn.cgi Other available commands: !status, !about, !bug [bug_number]. [23:49] hi could any one help me with myth vodka NZB (not asking about hulu) [23:50] !vodka [23:50] Sorry I don't know about vodka [23:51] i have it like half fixed already