So I decided it’s time to build a HTPC so I can record TV and also use time shifting when watching live TV.

I’ve tried several products, be it software packages or whole linux distributions, including Windows Media Center, Apple Front Row, vdr, c’t-vdr, yavdr, freevo and mythTV. That last one I liked most by what it offered, so I gave it a try. I stumbled upon many things on my way though. I’ll write down the ones I remember here, perhaps it’ll help someone some day. Read the rest of this entry »