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'''Knoppmyth''' is a [[portmanteau]] of [[Knoppix]] and [[MythTV]]. It is a [[Debian]] based operating system using [[Knoppix]] configuration scripts and ''Knoppmyth''-specific scripting that installs and configures the MythTV [[PVR]] software and a number of add-ons. Most standard [[HTPC]] hardware is supported, and much of it is even configured automatically, making the often complex installation and configuration of a [[MythTV]]-based [[Linux]] Home Theater PC system relatively easy and pain-free. The operating system was developed and is maintained by Cecil Watson.
'''Knoppmyth''' is a [[portmanteau]] of [[Knoppix]] and [[MythTV]]. It is a [[Debian]]-based operating system using [[Knoppix]] configuration scripts and ''Knoppmyth''-specific scripting that installs and configures the MythTV [[PVR]] software and a number of add-ons. Most standard [[HTPC]] hardware is supported, and much of it is even configured automatically, making the often complex installation and configuration of a [[MythTV]]-based [[Linux]] Home Theater PC system relatively easy and pain-free. The operating system was developed and is maintained by Cecil Watson.


==Details==
==Details==
=== Practical Explanation ===
=== Practical Explanation ===
KnoppMyth is the [[Linux]] equivalent of the [[Microsoft]] Media Center Operating System. KnoppMyth comes as a [[CD-ROM]] software distribution which automates the setup of the popular [[MythTV]] package as well as several [[HTPC]]-related add-ons.
KnoppMyth is a [[Linux]] equivalent of the [[Microsoft]] Media Center Operating System. KnoppMyth comes as a [[CD-ROM]] software distribution which automates the setup of the popular [[MythTV]] package as well as several [[HTPC]]-related add-ons.


Ultimately KnoppMyth is used to create an [[HTPC]] (home theater PC). These [[HTPC]]s are commonly plugged into standard- or high-definition televisions rather than monitors for a complete Home Theater experience. [[HTPC]]s bring the power of PCs to the lounge in one single 'all in one' device.
Ultimately, KnoppMyth is used to create an [[HTPC]] (Home Theater PC). These [[HTPC]]s are commonly plugged into standard- or high-definition televisions rather than monitors for a complete Home Theater experience. [[HTPC]]s bring the power of PCs to the lounge in one single 'all in one' device.


=== Ease of installation ===
=== Ease of installation ===
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==== Front-end only installations ====
==== Front-end only installations ====
Alternatively KnoppMyth can be used to install a MythTV client, [[front-end]] only system. For example, users may have a central storage device (server) in their house, the server can then be accessed from numerous other devices throughout the house, these other devices needing only a [[front-end]] installation on devices containing minimal hardware. KnoppMyth can also run directly from a CD-ROM (i.e. without installation) providing that there is a [[Local area network|network connection]] to a PC with a 'complete installation' (a MythTV back-end server).
Alternatively, KnoppMyth can be used to install a MythTV client, [[front-end]]-only system. For example, users may have a central storage device (server) in their house, the server can then be accessed from numerous other devices throughout the house, these other devices needing only a [[front-end]] installation on devices containing minimal hardware. KnoppMyth can also run directly from a CD-ROM (i.e. without installation) providing that there is a [[Local area network|network connection]] to a PC with a 'complete installation' (a MythTV back-end server).


Using a 'server' separate from one or more front-end units has the obvious advantages of multiple simultaneous access to shared media files. The server used would generally have hardware of a relatively high specification and would be kept outside of the main living room. An advantage of keeping the server PC outside the living room is that the cooling fan required to accommodate a 'fast' processor can be quite noisy (as can certain hard drives), it can be expensive to invest in fanless/heat sinking equipment to avoid such noise problems.
Using a 'server' separate from one or more front-end units has the obvious advantages of multiple simultaneous access to shared media files. The server used would generally have hardware of a relatively high specification and would be kept outside of the main living room. An advantage of keeping the server PC outside the living room is that the cooling fan required to accommodate a 'fast' processor can be quite noisy (as can certain hard drives), it can be expensive to invest in fanless/heat sinking equipment to avoid such noise problems.

Revision as of 18:47, 11 March 2008

KnoppMyth
Developer(s)Cecil Watson
Stable release
R5F27 / September 9, 2007
TypePersonal video recorder
LicenseVarious
Websitemysettopbox.tv

Knoppmyth is a portmanteau of Knoppix and MythTV. It is a Debian-based operating system using Knoppix configuration scripts and Knoppmyth-specific scripting that installs and configures the MythTV PVR software and a number of add-ons. Most standard HTPC hardware is supported, and much of it is even configured automatically, making the often complex installation and configuration of a MythTV-based Linux Home Theater PC system relatively easy and pain-free. The operating system was developed and is maintained by Cecil Watson.

Details

Practical Explanation

KnoppMyth is a Linux equivalent of the Microsoft Media Center Operating System. KnoppMyth comes as a CD-ROM software distribution which automates the setup of the popular MythTV package as well as several HTPC-related add-ons.

Ultimately, KnoppMyth is used to create an HTPC (Home Theater PC). These HTPCs are commonly plugged into standard- or high-definition televisions rather than monitors for a complete Home Theater experience. HTPCs bring the power of PCs to the lounge in one single 'all in one' device.

Ease of installation

A common complaint about MythTV is that it is difficult and time-consuming to install and configure. KnoppMyth is a general-purpose solution which contains a pre-configured MythTV installation system built on a full Linux platform. Using a computer with common and well-documented hardware, the manual configuration required will be considerably simpler than the alternative option of manually 'building' (installing) MythTV, in addition to 'building' numerous other programs that MythTV depends on.

Applications of KnoppMyth

Complete Installation (Front-end and Back-end)

KnoppMyth can be used to install a full MythTV client and server system; in simple terms this means that the front-end is stored on the same device as the backend. The front-end is the software required for the visual elements (or the GUI) and is utilised by the common user to find, play and manipulate media files etc. The backend is the server where the media files are actually stored. A full frontend and backend system may have an advantage in that it has 'portability', i.e. it is a standalone device that is not dependent on a separate server (like a games console for example).

Front-end only installations

Alternatively, KnoppMyth can be used to install a MythTV client, front-end-only system. For example, users may have a central storage device (server) in their house, the server can then be accessed from numerous other devices throughout the house, these other devices needing only a front-end installation on devices containing minimal hardware. KnoppMyth can also run directly from a CD-ROM (i.e. without installation) providing that there is a network connection to a PC with a 'complete installation' (a MythTV back-end server).

Using a 'server' separate from one or more front-end units has the obvious advantages of multiple simultaneous access to shared media files. The server used would generally have hardware of a relatively high specification and would be kept outside of the main living room. An advantage of keeping the server PC outside the living room is that the cooling fan required to accommodate a 'fast' processor can be quite noisy (as can certain hard drives), it can be expensive to invest in fanless/heat sinking equipment to avoid such noise problems.

File:Front-end myth-tv setup.jpg

KnoppMyth can also be used to upgrade an existing KnoppMyth installation.

KnoppMyth Community

KnoppMyth users generally discuss ideas and help others at the official forum website.

See also

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