HTPC software

[Allen1066]

What software do people recommend for a HTPC. I also want to play DVDs as well as recording and viewing DVB-T and DVB-S.

First choice seems to be either Linux or Windows. I'm still undecided on even that. What are people's opinions ?

Allen

 

[homerjay]

try http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net/

apparently supports skystar2 now... gonna have a play tonight!

 

[rob12770]

What software do people recommend for a HTPC. I also want to play DVDs as well as recording and viewing DVB-T and DVB-S.

First choice seems to be either Linux or Windows. I'm still undecided on even that. What are people's opinions ?

Allen

your asking two different questions there, what software and what O.S. defenetly not Linux, bugger all support for 5.1 cards and the like, have you ever used linux ?? its pretty ropey..have you considered windows xp media center edition ?..
i use...
windvd6 (best software dvd player)
my theatre ( looks like good dvb software)
and the soundblaster audigy 2 zs THX console for sound..(7.1) the dogs danglies...
Rob

 

[homerjay]

lol, never heard linux called ropey before.

Linux (in a variation) is the most powerfull OS around.

Only problem is, ya need to no what your doin, coz things can get a little messy.

 

[Ghost_inside2003]

Hello,

I would recommend you to read the following Howto :

http://www.coolstf.com/tsreader/myHTPC-TSReader.html

The software used is called myHTPC and has a very nice GUI, Remote Control support and TV Guide very similar to DirecTV and DishNetwork, it is not so easy to install and configure, but once you do it right you will be able to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your work.

Good luck.

 

[Ghost_inside2003]

Hello again,

If you want a linux solution, try the following link:

http://www.mythtv.org/

 

[rob12770]

thanks ghost, and homer j, thats kina what i mean. most powerfull mabey, user freindly not.

reading the links ghost :>)
thanks rob

 

[BGonaSTICK]

lol, never heard linux called ropey before.

O-Ha O-Ha O-Ha Yes, very good.

That's one name for it, but I prefer 'Pile-of-poo'.

LOL, I've just deleted 5 paragraphs of insulting and frankly offensive text regarding Linux, which I thought the forum was best protected from reading!

Just my opinion of course

 

[homerjay]

Hello,

I would recommend you to read the following Howto :

http://www.coolstf.com/tsreader/myHTPC-TSReader.html

The software used is called myHTPC and has a very nice GUI, Remote Control support and TV Guide very similar to DirecTV and DishNetwork, it is not so easy to install and configure, but once you do it right you will be able to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your work.

Good luck.

AFAIA myHTPC is no longer free...

 

[bobnuts1]

try http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net/

apparently supports skystar2 now... gonna have a play tonight!

So Homerjay, How did it go with Mediaportal?.

I downloaded it as well. But am currently stuck trying to get the SS2 configuration to scan transponders for channels. any clues anybody?

It does look like one very usefull piece of software thought.

Rgds

Richard

 

[homerjay]

hmmm, currently it seems that although md plugins are allowed, softcams are not...

i had to enter transponder list manually, so i can see FTA channels but no encryted......YET

 

[bobnuts1]

hmmm, currently it seems that although md plugins are allowed, softcams are not...

i had to enter transponder list manually, so i can see FTA channels but no encryted......YET

Well, you are still ahead of me. I have managed to have it scan 19.2 using the supplied .tpl file. But when I run the Myportal software I can see the channel names in the channel list but I cannot get the video to show in the little TV screen thingy. Radio channels not working either. Shame coz this software is starting to grow on me. Have you tried the Weather report page.

Rgds

Richard