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<blockquote data-quote="Livin" data-source="post: 645212" data-attributes="member: 38627"><p>Since there is no other place to post a general topic related to MP2 I thought I'd do it here.</p><p></p><p>This post is purely an opinion on the current state of open source and DIY Home Media Server software and where I hope to see MediaPortal move to in V2.</p><p></p><p>You don't have to agree, nor do I expect many of you to do so, but my opinions are based on my experience over the past 10 years of doing Home Automation and Home Theater with apps like: XLobby, NetRemote, Girder, MSFT Media Center, SateTV, MythTV, XBMC (Xbox & PC), MediaPortal 1.x, J River Media Center, Boxee, and many others.</p><p></p><p>I watched MP since its start with Frodo breaking from XBMC. </p><p></p><p>I believe that MediaPortal has a few advantages over XBMC. But in general XBMC (and its variants like Boxee and Plex) have surpassed MP in most areas except PVR, which MP does well. </p><p></p><p>In the current state of Home Media Players where Google is entering the mix and more Receivers, TVs, and Blueray players have streaming (local and internet) media browsers/players built-in - even low cost units - the field is becoming crowded and we will see many go by the wayside. I've already seen this in mass with converts from commercial and free apps moving to XBMC, Boxee, Plex, etc... this includes many recent notifications from former MP users. </p><p></p><p>Where am I going with this, you ask... OK fair enough.</p><p></p><p>I think MP should refocus development efforts to complete integration with XBMC.</p><p></p><p>Exactly what do I mean...</p><p></p><p>1. Stop development of the core media and UI features to leverage XBMC's code.</p><p>2. Focus on creating a web based setup/config for XBMC simular to MPs current windows based config.</p><p> - the current MP config is far better than XBMC's and XBMC could benefit from it.</p><p>3. Focus on PVR integration with XBMC.</p><p> - XBMC lacks native PVR and has been struggling to create add-ons for a few PVRs which are not as mature as MPs. This is an area MP could really shine!</p><p></p><p></p><p>In all, with way things are moving in the HTPC & Home Media Player space and the fact that XBMC's user and developer base is so robust this is the perfect time for the MP developers to refocus efforts to helping create what will likely be the Media app that will dominate the open source Media Players/Centers for at least the next 5 years.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I hope everyone takes this as a positive thing. I'm not downplaying the quality of MP, it is a very good app and works well, and I think that taking the best parts of it and integrating with the largest open source media center community would be a benefit to all.</p><p></p><p>highest regards,</p><p>Aaron</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Livin, post: 645212, member: 38627"] Since there is no other place to post a general topic related to MP2 I thought I'd do it here. This post is purely an opinion on the current state of open source and DIY Home Media Server software and where I hope to see MediaPortal move to in V2. You don't have to agree, nor do I expect many of you to do so, but my opinions are based on my experience over the past 10 years of doing Home Automation and Home Theater with apps like: XLobby, NetRemote, Girder, MSFT Media Center, SateTV, MythTV, XBMC (Xbox & PC), MediaPortal 1.x, J River Media Center, Boxee, and many others. I watched MP since its start with Frodo breaking from XBMC. I believe that MediaPortal has a few advantages over XBMC. But in general XBMC (and its variants like Boxee and Plex) have surpassed MP in most areas except PVR, which MP does well. In the current state of Home Media Players where Google is entering the mix and more Receivers, TVs, and Blueray players have streaming (local and internet) media browsers/players built-in - even low cost units - the field is becoming crowded and we will see many go by the wayside. I've already seen this in mass with converts from commercial and free apps moving to XBMC, Boxee, Plex, etc... this includes many recent notifications from former MP users. Where am I going with this, you ask... OK fair enough. I think MP should refocus development efforts to complete integration with XBMC. Exactly what do I mean... 1. Stop development of the core media and UI features to leverage XBMC's code. 2. Focus on creating a web based setup/config for XBMC simular to MPs current windows based config. - the current MP config is far better than XBMC's and XBMC could benefit from it. 3. Focus on PVR integration with XBMC. - XBMC lacks native PVR and has been struggling to create add-ons for a few PVRs which are not as mature as MPs. This is an area MP could really shine! In all, with way things are moving in the HTPC & Home Media Player space and the fact that XBMC's user and developer base is so robust this is the perfect time for the MP developers to refocus efforts to helping create what will likely be the Media app that will dominate the open source Media Players/Centers for at least the next 5 years. I hope everyone takes this as a positive thing. I'm not downplaying the quality of MP, it is a very good app and works well, and I think that taking the best parts of it and integrating with the largest open source media center community would be a benefit to all. highest regards, Aaron [/QUOTE]
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