[mythtvnz] Further advice on set-up

[Peter Charlesworth]

Thanks for your comments.  Perhaps I have selected the wrong package?  The
only option that didn't have both Backend and Frontend together was the
Backend Master, so I assumed that this is the one I needed, because I want
to run separate backend and frontend devices.

P

 

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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.




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Criggie
 
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