[01:57] HI [01:57] Trying to install mythtv on ubuntu [01:58] I go System>Admin>My TV backend setup [01:58] and get prompted to to be added to group mythtv - which i answer yes. [01:59] I then have to logoff but after logging in again I go through the same proompt and end up in a logon logoff loop [01:59] al_nz1, verify your user is actually part of the mythtv group [01:59] tgm4883: how would I do that? [02:00] ok [02:00] for starters there is no mythtv group! [02:02] al_nz1, how did you check that? [02:02] system: users and groups? [02:03] grep mythtv /etc/group [02:03] nothing from that commandf [02:03] interesting [02:03] how did you install mythtv? [02:04] sudo apt-get install mythtv [02:04] dpkg -l mythtv mythtv-backend [02:04] what do you want to know ? [02:05] pastebin it [02:05] !pastebin [02:05] when pasting more than 5 lines of data please use http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com so you don't flood the channel. Then please post the link in the channel. [02:05] 0.23.1+fixes26 [02:05] for both backend and mythtc [02:08] al_nz1, you are on 10.10? [02:08] yes [02:15] the add mythbuntu to existing ubuntu installation on the .org page doesnt work? [02:16] al_nz1, do you get any prompt from it? [02:17] is it trying to download/open something? [02:17] or are you blocking scripts? [02:18] al_nz1, I have to head out, install mythbuntu-control-centre (which is what that link does) and configure from there. [04:08] I back if your still around tgm4883? [04:32] or anyone else who can help with a install [05:44] does anyone on this channel actually help people? [06:10] can someone please help me [06:11] i cant get mythtv to install on ubuntu [06:36] hello is anyone heree????????????? [06:44] al_nz1: you should never expect people to answer immediately [06:44] people donate their time to help others [06:44] al_nz1: so what is the issue [06:52] HI Shadow__X [06:52] trying to install mythtv [06:52] have the backend and control center [06:52] but I dont think DB configuered correctly as I start mythtv backend config [06:52] pick language [06:52] then get no UPnp [06:53] and get prompted to setup database settings [06:53] dont know much about my sql so not sure what to do to check setup and running correctly?? [06:53] on ubuntu 10.10 [07:07] Shadow__X ???? [07:07] sorry was looking at another computer [07:08] so you had ubuntu installed and then installed mythbackend? [07:09] have both backend and mcc? [07:09] but I dont think db setup properly [07:10] ok well did you use synaptic to install mythtv? [07:11] i have followed a lot of guides over the last few days [07:11] but probably with apt-get install [07:12] synaptic shows: [07:12] mythvido installed [07:12] mythweb [07:12] myth-theeme [07:12] mythgallery [07:12] libmyth-perl [07:13] mythubuntu control center [07:13] mtyh default settings [07:13] myth gdm theme [07:13] mythubunut common [07:13] mythtv [07:13] mythtv-themes [07:13] myth front end [07:13] backend [07:13] libmyth-python [07:13] al_nz1: open up synaptic [07:14] and search for mythtv [07:14] those are just some of the installed options from synpatic (I have got it open with search on mythtv [07:14] ok [07:16] al_nz1: select the mythtv package, right click and select reinstal [07:16] when you are installing something like mythtv sometimes its easier to use synaptic as it handles deps pretty well [07:16] done - doing it now [07:17] "An Error Occuered: The following details are provided: E:/var/cache/apt/archives/mysql-server-5.1_5.1.49-1ubuntu8.1_i386deb:subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1" [07:18] i would select mythtv and select for a complete removal then reload your sources [07:18] then after that install it again [07:19] ok....happening now [07:19] same error during removal [07:21] going to try a restart - trying to install mysql client resulted in same error too [07:21] very odd [07:23] great [07:23] gdm wont fully start [07:23] after logging in i just get a taskbar and clock [07:23] black window [07:23] [07:27] al_nz1: well you could remove the package from your cache [07:27] but that wont fix your gdm [07:28] reset x11.conf or something [13:21] is there an howto to setup the backend on an server only with comandline? [13:56] MarkusBec: sudo /etc/init.d/mythtv-backend stop [13:57] never mind .. thought you asked "stop" the backend. [13:57] and the first setup of the backend [14:06] I want to run the backend on my server but it have only ssh (no grafic card) [14:12] MarkusBec: IIRC it requires X for mythtv-setup [14:12] grrr [14:13] X only to setup the backend? [14:13] crap [14:15] http://www.mythtvtalk.com/mythtvsetup-without-x-3951/ [14:15] [www.mythtvtalk.com] MythTV mythtvsetup without x ? MythTV [14:17] MarkusBec: http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Feature_Wishlist_(Setup)#Initial_setup web setup slated for (hopefully) 0.25 [14:17] [www.mythtv.org] Feature Wishlist (Setup) - MythTV [14:18] MarkusBec: from same page/section "Use MythTV-Setup on your frontend machine to configure the backend." === Gibby_ is now known as Gibby [14:45] hey, Is there a way to force a folder in Mythvideo to have specific art that is not attached to a movie. [15:11] Does anyone know of a script to import a previous Mytharchive in multiple files? do not fancy restoring one at a time. [16:02] Chaorain, http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/MythVideo#Folder_Images [16:02] [www.mythtv.org] MythVideo - MythTV [16:13] Well I never knew it could do that, thought I had to import everything back [17:17] how do I rebuild the coverart selection in MythVideo [17:35] hey tgm4883 [17:50] hi al_nz1 [17:58] tgm4883 or anyone else can you give me some help with mythtv? [17:59] i'm at work, but I can try to answer questiosn [18:00] tgm4883: well now when I start ubuntu I have my login name and under sessions I have a number of options: Mythbuntu Session and Ubuntu Normal [18:01] still trying to get MythTV to go [18:01] so whats next? login as which session? [18:02] go ahead and login to the mythbuntu sessino [18:03] that gives me a black mouse, black screen, taskbar and clock but NOTHING else [18:04] no icons etc [18:04] no menus [18:04] hmm [18:04] what if you right click on the desktop? [18:05] nothing [18:05] ok, log into regular desktop [18:05] tgm4883; k [18:07] open up MCC [18:07] On the roles tab, what is selected? [18:09] tgm4883: hmm, it runs now from the desktop ubuntu session (well I get the front end menu anyway) [18:09] but I need to setup capture card [18:09] yea but you need to configure the backend [18:09] DVB-T card anyway [18:09] so run mythtv-setup [18:09] tgm4883: ok - from menu or cli? [18:09] either [18:10] MCC or mythtv backend setup? [18:10] backend setup [18:12] ok - takes me to the gui again - WARNING: backedn curently running. Changing existing input cards, deleting or scanning for channels may not work" "Recording Status: None" [18:12] 3 options: [18:13] Stop Backend and continue [18:13] Continue [18:13] End [18:13] al_nz1, did you run that from the menu? [18:13] yes [18:14] Aministration > Mythtv Backend Setup [18:14] stop the backend, it should prompt you for your password if it hasn't already [18:15] ok done [18:15] now at a mneu [18:15] 1. General [18:15] 2. Capture Cards [18:15] 3. Video SOurces [18:15] ok, then go ahead and go though each step [18:15] 4. Input Connections [18:15] 5. Channel Editor [18:15] 6. Storage Diectories [18:15] 7. System Events [18:16] thats it [18:16] yep [18:16] so what do I pick now? [18:17] so go though each of those, 7 is optional, 6 is optional [18:17] I would start with 1 :) [18:17] ok [18:17] it shows Host Address Backend setup [18:17] which shows my IP [18:17] port [18:17] Sttaus Port [18:18] pin [18:18] Master Backend (which is same) [18:18] click next? [18:18] al_nz1, http://mythbuntu.org/wiki/mythbackend-setup [18:18] [mythbuntu.org] Mythbackend setup | Mythbuntu [18:20] okies [18:20] going through all those screens ok [18:20] should i run fill my database? [18:20] I really have nothing to put in there at the moment [18:20] if it refers to adding media [18:27] tgm4883: ok I go to exit that backend setup menu but get a error message: [18:28] " Unable to create '/var/lib/mythtvrecordings/.test' directory is not writeable? Unable to create file '/var/lib/mythtv/videos//.test' and I have the buttons "Yes please" or "No I know what I am doing" [18:58] tgm4883: you still around? [20:54] al_nz1, mythfilldatabase involves getting channel data [20:54] what are the permissions on /var/lib/mythtv/videos [20:57] Hi, I'd like to know about your PC's specs because I'd like to make my own media center [21:00] I already have full HD television and HDMI cable, speakers etc but not pc [21:04] I need only best compatiblity, and cheap price, also I want to watch TV while I record it [21:13] Infection--: almost anything even half-way modern (dual core processor with SATA) would do fine. I'm using a 3 year old 2.2 GHz core 2 duo. [21:14] How about tuner cards? [21:15] Which I can use to watch while recording? [21:20] !help [21:20] !help For a complete list of my knowledge visit: http://www.baablogic.net/Zinn.cgi Other available commands: !status, !about, !bug [bug_number]. [21:24] Infection--: what type of source(s) do you have? over the air? cable? [21:26] mrand: over the air, antenna [21:27] Infection--: if that's it, get an HDhomerun [21:28] Comes in either single or dual tuner models [21:29] If it is single tuner it means I can only watch the channel that is being record? [21:29] Infection--: yes, that is correct. [21:29] So I need dual tuner [21:30] A triple tuner is coming out, but it'll be more expensive than two dual tuners because it is cablecard ready. [21:32] Ahh, okay :P [21:40] mrand: What if I buy two single tuners? [21:46] Infection--: you could do that too, but that is more expensive than the standard dual-tuner box. [21:47] quick question when doing a channel scan for a hdhomerun, is there any reason to slow down the timeout? [21:48] dewman: I haven't tried to do varying comparisons... just assumed that the default values would cover everything fine [23:26] mrand, its odd that some channels are probable while others show timedout- 2 possible channels === genec_ is now known as genec [23:34] When I go to bed tonight, I might push the timeout value up and scan again to see if it finds anything else.