You cost me $130 (au)

Huge · 2006-08-08, 17:16

I am now setting up my second HTPC, and though I would give MythTV/Linux another go. I remember the pain getting the first one barely working under linux (before I switched to windows/MP 0.13). Hardware, software, you name it - big fight, but it could be done and I had girded my loins. Then I upgraded my first box to MP 2.0 and everything worked so much better (mainly easier to record/timeshift without epg). Now, for the extra $130 microsoft tax for XP home I really can't be stuffed with the linux effort. So much for Media Portal being "free". (but worth every penny). That reminds me, perhaps I should donate...

Spragleknas · 2006-08-09, 00:26

So, there is no free software for XP?

If you ever get a free car, I'd doubt you'll be bitching about road-taxes :wink:

Funny, was thinking about doinating myself - this very minute!

Don't like PayPal, though....

2006-08-08, 17:16	#1 (permalink)
Huge Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You cost me $130 (au) I am now setting up my second HTPC, and though I would give MythTV/Linux another go. I remember the pain getting the first one barely working under linux (before I switched to windows/MP 0.13). Hardware, software, you name it - big fight, but it could be done and I had girded my loins. Then I upgraded my first box to MP 2.0 and everything worked so much better (mainly easier to record/timeshift without epg). Now, for the extra $130 microsoft tax for XP home I really can't be stuffed with the linux effort. So much for Media Portal being "free". (but worth every penny). That reminds me, perhaps I should donate...

2006-08-09, 00:26	#2 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	So, there is no free software for XP? If you ever get a free car, I'd doubt you'll be bitching about road-taxes :wink: Funny, was thinking about doinating myself - this very minute! Don't like PayPal, though.... __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

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