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cisselrj · 05-31-2003, 05:35 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm putting together a linux pc as a multimedia center for my living room and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a couple of items:

What video card w/ tv out is supported w/ linux drivers that's good for playing dvd's?

Any suggestions for an IR remote control (USB maybe) that i can replace the mouse with?

Thanks,

robert

yotta · 06-01-2003, 04:02 AM

For IR remotes... You can use a universal remote with lirc you can build or buy a IR reciver. I use the one built into my TV tuner. The ATI remote wonder also has a linux driver, but you have to compile it. nVidia cards seem to be rather well supported, but some of them have crappy TV out.

BuDDaH · 06-01-2003, 04:49 AM

From what I understand is that Linux has very good support for Nvidia display cards but I have no idea how well the TV out function is supported.

bullgoose · 06-01-2003, 06:51 AM

If you're buying a new video card, nVidia is the ONLY way to go for Linux; they have complete support for Linux, up to and including updated drivers. ALL functions available in Windows are available in Linux with nVidia. I plan on buying one ASAP.

05-31-2003, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
cisselrj Rookie Join Date: Apr 2003	hardware suggestions needed Hey everyone, I'm putting together a linux pc as a multimedia center for my living room and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a couple of items: What video card w/ tv out is supported w/ linux drivers that's good for playing dvd's? Any suggestions for an IR remote control (USB maybe) that i can replace the mouse with? Thanks, robert

06-01-2003, 04:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
yotta Irresponsible Join Date: Apr 2003	For IR remotes... You can use a universal remote with lirc you can build or buy a IR reciver. I use the one built into my TV tuner. The ATI remote wonder also has a linux driver, but you have to compile it. nVidia cards seem to be rather well supported, but some of them have crappy TV out. __________________ I am Jack's signature.

06-01-2003, 04:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
BuDDaH The Matrix had a point... Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 10th Mountain ASB Fort Drum, N.Y.	From what I understand is that Linux has very good support for Nvidia display cards but I have no idea how well the TV out function is supported. __________________ I'd hit that so hard whoever could pull me out would become King of England!

06-01-2003, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
bullgoose Insane Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central N.Y.	If you're buying a new video card, nVidia is the ONLY way to go for Linux; they have complete support for Linux, up to and including updated drivers. ALL functions available in Windows are available in Linux with nVidia. I plan on buying one ASAP. __________________ "If I had it to do all over, I'd do it all over you."