Can i just say that after countless attempts to get mediaportal running correctly as in just scraping music fanart or cd art, tv channels in correct order all the simple things that this crap can't do xbmc can do with ease! just because the tv end allows you to record series etc it just is'nt worth it, there are just so many bugs with skins that are not compatible with plugins that i have had enough!.....long live XBMC!
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Sure - you can say whatever you like (within reason).
I'm sorry you have had a bad experience with MediaPortal. If there was one thing I could have said to you earlier it would have been don't hesitate to ask for assistance if you're spending more than 5 minutes struggling with a problem. We appreciate feedback, both positive and negative. Anything more specific you can tell us to help us improve would be greatly appreciated. If this really is the end, all the best with XBMC (or whatever other software you end up with).
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and it is a shame you didn't fine MP useful. However, don't forget that this is free software (excellent software in my opinion), so you haven't had to pay a penny to use it.
If you hate it so much, just move on, without demoralising people who have spent years of their life creating it, for no personal gain.
Often, people get frustrated, because they want the features that MP can provide. If this is the case, then stick around and ask the community for support.
Joining the forum simply to complain about something free, serves absolutely no purpose other than make you feel better.
All the best with whatever you choose.
If you want support, just ask.
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Firstly can i apologize to all who have put in so much work with this project, now that i have calmed down and have just heard the news my team newcastle utd have just beat man utd i am now on cloud 9, i hope you can forgive me and help me with a problem, i am using the avalanche skin and have got a good balance going most of it works but the cd art is not showing even though dvd art has downloaded it all in the database also i selected auto update music database but that also is not working, sorry again for causing any offence!.............but get in!, man utd 0 newcastle utd 1 whooooooooooohooooooooo!
I thought you said that your first post was also your last post in our topic..
I think that not MediaPortal is the problem, but your patience is the problem.. Allright, Allright, XBMX is maybe a bit more userfriendly and more functional out-of-the-box BUT, and believe me, I know Windows Mediacenter, XBMC and MediaPortal really good from outside AND inside, MediaPortal offers you a lot more customization than other software, but maybe that's the whole problem for you..
If you have a little time and interest, MediaPortal can really give you the best end-result. I'm really shure of that. You can create your own unique system that does exactly what YOU want. XBMC is what it is, and no more than that. MediaPortal has a much better way to integrate plugins by example, a lot more codec solutions, better plugins like OnlineVideos, Worldweather, etc. You can make them one with MediaPortal itself.
Conclussion: XBMC is for the mainstream, MediaPortal is for geeks and freaks. choose yourself which group you belong!
Rant noted, apology noted, time to move on [despite me being a Macham {nothing to do with Manchester} : Ncl fan will understand my dilema
Logs & how to complete specs <https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...and-fill-in-system-specs-for-support.118424/>
Get them online ASAP and we'll see what that takes us.
TTFN - JCMP
Logs & how to complete specs <https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...and-fill-in-system-specs-for-support.118424/>
Get them online ASAP and we'll see what that takes us.
TTFN - JCMP
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Hi, it's 1.5 and i use this only because 1.6 won't let me use fanart handler or dvd fanart plugins, it's strange cos with 1.5 i can't get music info handler to work but in 1.6 it works!
Report back when you have completed your specs etc as per JimCat's post above, then people should have enough info to help.