Linux Media Center

Zachstar · 12-22-07, 02:09 PM

Well don't expect that to last too too long. DRM is really attractive to them you know...

However if that dosent happen I am quite interested in this whole idea. I first heard of computerized media centers in 2000 and thought it was a stupid idea having a loud computer with bright lights cluttering up a beautiful setup.

However, Today this sounds like a solution for my home, not just my living room...

Currently the little media that I do have is stored on my PC. I have experimented with VLC to record in perfect detail the government public domain stream called "NASA TV"

I would really like to be able to go to work without missing things such as EVA coverage or landings (I refuse to get a TIVO because I am not interested in their data collection policies) and have a graphical interface for the bit of media I have.

On top of that the ability to act as an alarm system with cheap sensors is nice.

12-22-07, 02:09 PM	#4
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Well don't expect that to last too too long. DRM is really attractive to them you know... However if that dosent happen I am quite interested in this whole idea. I first heard of computerized media centers in 2000 and thought it was a stupid idea having a loud computer with bright lights cluttering up a beautiful setup. However, Today this sounds like a solution for my home, not just my living room... Currently the little media that I do have is stored on my PC. I have experimented with VLC to record in perfect detail the government public domain stream called "NASA TV" I would really like to be able to go to work without missing things such as EVA coverage or landings (I refuse to get a TIVO because I am not interested in their data collection policies) and have a graphical interface for the bit of media I have. On top of that the ability to act as an alarm system with cheap sensors is nice. __________________