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Well, being a person who does not particularly like anything MS I am surprised I want to move to MP myself It took me about a month to get a working Myth system. But the issues I have with Myth is more related to some of the options. The main sticking point in our household is the music interface in Myth - absolutely disgusting and unusable. I would much prefer to use SlimServer but I do not know enough about C++ to write a plugin for Myth.

Some of my "selling" points in getting an HTPC in our house were:

1. Transfer our VHS video's to HDD to clear out all the tapes and make sense of them.
2. Move all our CD's to HDD and have an *easy* way of playing them
3. Move *some* of our DVD's to HDD for easier access.
4. Catch all the shows that we miss on FTA TV
5. Connect up and record from Foxtel Digital (cough, cough...in analog!)

So far:
I haven't even tried #1,
partially completed #2 (not happy with the results)
haven't done #3 (well, actually 2 DVD's)
accomplished #4 (and have just boutgh a 3rd card to install)
haven't done #5 yet - need an analog card.

On number 2, the lack of usability of the music plugin is killing the experience somewhat so I went looking for a better solution. I have looked at GBPVR and MP and both *look* like they will satisfy *all* requirements - that's why all the questions. The only spare machine I have is the current Myth machine so I need to be really sure before I zap it. But with that said, I am buying an MCE remote because it "just works" in MP - no building of any IR blasters for Foxtel etc etc. I even considered XBMC at one stage but need to actually buy an X-Box, something SWMBO will not allow.

So I suppose it comes down to a "complete" solution in one box, something that satisfies all our requirements - even if it is on MS Windows....

Cheers
Bruce

<blockquote data-quote="speedway" data-source="post: 73912" data-attributes="member: 24406">Well, being a person who does not particularly like anything MS I am surprised I want to move to MP myself <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> It took me about a month to get a working Myth system. But the issues I have with Myth is more related to some of the options. The main sticking point in our household is the music interface in Myth - absolutely disgusting and unusable. I would much prefer to use SlimServer but I do not know enough about C++ to write a plugin for Myth. Some of my &quot;selling&quot; points in getting an HTPC in our house were:1. Transfer our VHS video's to HDD to clear out all the tapes and make sense of them.2. Move all our CD's to HDD and have an *easy* way of playing them3. Move *some* of our DVD's to HDD for easier access.4. Catch all the shows that we miss on FTA TV5. Connect up and record from Foxtel Digital (cough, cough...in analog!)So far:I&nbsp; haven't even tried #1,partially completed #2 (not happy with the results)haven't done #3 (well, actually 2 DVD's)accomplished #4 (and have just boutgh a 3rd card to install) haven't done #5 yet - need an analog card.On number 2, the lack of usability of the music plugin is killing the experience somewhat so I went looking for a better solution. I have looked at GBPVR and MP and both *look* like they will satisfy *all* requirements - that's why all the questions. The only spare machine I have is the current Myth machine so I need to be really sure before I zap it. But with that said, I am buying an MCE remote because it &quot;just works&quot; in MP - no building of any IR blasters for Foxtel etc etc. I even considered XBMC at one stage but need to actually buy an X-Box, something SWMBO will not allow. So I suppose it comes down to a &quot;complete&quot; solution in one box, something that satisfies all our requirements - even if it is on MS Windows....CheersBruce</blockquote>

[QUOTE="speedway, post: 73912, member: 24406"] Well, being a person who does not particularly like anything MS I am surprised I want to move to MP myself :) It took me about a month to get a working Myth system. But the issues I have with Myth is more related to some of the options. The main sticking point in our household is the music interface in Myth - absolutely disgusting and unusable. I would much prefer to use SlimServer but I do not know enough about C++ to write a plugin for Myth. Some of my "selling" points in getting an HTPC in our house were: 1. Transfer our VHS video's to HDD to clear out all the tapes and make sense of them. 2. Move all our CD's to HDD and have an *easy* way of playing them 3. Move *some* of our DVD's to HDD for easier access. 4. Catch all the shows that we miss on FTA TV 5. Connect up and record from Foxtel Digital (cough, cough...in analog!) So far: I haven't even tried #1, partially completed #2 (not happy with the results) haven't done #3 (well, actually 2 DVD's) accomplished #4 (and have just boutgh a 3rd card to install) haven't done #5 yet - need an analog card. On number 2, the lack of usability of the music plugin is killing the experience somewhat so I went looking for a better solution. I have looked at GBPVR and MP and both *look* like they will satisfy *all* requirements - that's why all the questions. The only spare machine I have is the current Myth machine so I need to be really sure before I zap it. But with that said, I am buying an MCE remote because it "just works" in MP - no building of any IR blasters for Foxtel etc etc. I even considered XBMC at one stage but need to actually buy an X-Box, something SWMBO will not allow. So I suppose it comes down to a "complete" solution in one box, something that satisfies all our requirements - even if it is on MS Windows.... Cheers Bruce [/QUOTE]