[mythtvnz] Further advice on set-up

[criggie]

On 23/04/17 11:34, Peter Charlesworth wrote:
>
>  1. I have successfully “reconfigured” an old computer, keeping the
>     original 500GB hard drive, but installing new motherboard, CPU,
>     SSD and 3TB HD.  I have downloaded Ubuntu, now booting from the
>     SSD, and have successfully partitioned the hard drives. Following
>     the instructions on the MythTV wiki, I have downloaded the “MythTV
>     Backend Master” package, since I wish to use this computer as a
>     separate backend, and this process seemed to complete without any
>     problems.  However, when I attempt to follow the next instructions
>     for “Configuring MythTV” and “MythTV backend setup” (via either
>     the terminal or the Display Manager) the process fails.  The
>     instructions say that I will be prompted for Country and Language,
>     but this does not happen, and I cannot see how to proceed further.
>
> Can anyone suggest what I can do to advance my situation here?
>

So you want a slave backend to hold more recordings?  I'd just move all 
the disk into your main backend and keep it simple.

If you want a second backend for doing additional recordings then I've 
never done that.  However it should be possible.

>  2. I am trying to decide what device to use for a Frontend.  Wade has
>     shown me his use of a MacMini, which is very elegant and
>     powerful.  However, I have also read of people using a Raspberry
>     Pi, and note that the following pack with wireless keyboard is
>     available very economically at PB Tech:
>
> https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SEVRBP0107/Raspberry-Pi-3-Model-B-Official-Starter-Black-Kit 
>
>
>         Would anyone with experience with Raspberry Pi as a frontend 
> be able to advise me about the pros and cons.  Any other suggestions 
> of options for a frontend would also be greatly appreciated.
>
No, but I tried an HP thin client running android and the app support 
wasn't there.  I ended up with a pre-used Acer Revo (a quad core atom 
with Nvidia Ion chipset)  which has done sterling service for the past 
~4 years.  Only downside is it has a fan and collects dust, and I have 
to leave it on because the household won't turn on the monitor and then 
wait for the PC to boot.

-- 
Criggie

http://criggie.org.nz/

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