On the Mythbuntu website there is some information on how they intend to handle the new MythTV 0.21 release.
The short version is this:
If you are currently using a Gutsy machine, and you would like to remain on .20.2, then you don’t need to do anything. If you would like to upgrade to 0.21, you can [...]
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Changes since the alpha’s:
Diskless support
Lots of bugfixes
As with all the Mythbuntu 8.04 releases, be aware that it is not compatible with Mythbuntu 7.10 or any other MythTV 0.20.2 install.
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The changes since Alpha 2:
Lots of bug fixes across the board in Ubiquity and Mythbuntu Control Centre.
The installer menu has been merged with the Ubuntu installer menu. This lets you boot right into the installer.
Totem can speak MythTV now for playback.
New version of XMLTV
New MythTV checkouts (basically latest 0.21-fixes)
Be aware:
“It is very important to note [...]
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This is based on Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron). Ubuntu 8.04 is scheduled for release in April and Mythbuntu is usually not far behind.
Mythbuntu 8.04 is based on MythTV 0.21-fixes which is not yet released.
Ubuntu 8.04 contains Xorg 7.3, Linux Kernel 2.6.24 and many more things.
Remember - this is very early software - it is still [...]
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mythpvr.com has just posted a five page installation walkthrough of Mythbuntu.
It is chuck-full of screenshots, so if you are considering using Mythbuntu, then it will give you a very good idea of what you are in for.
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To be more precise there is a step-by-step install of Mythbuntu, this is after all the Ubuntu community magazine.
It is in the December edition, also known as issue 8.
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There is a new video on YouTube with a demo of Mythbuntu 7.10.
It is a six minute video and besides the basic MythTV demo, which you might already know all about, there is a demo of the Mythbuntu Control Centre.
So if you are curious about what sets Mythbuntu apart from other distributions, then check out [...]
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There is currently a lot of activity ongoing trying to organize MythTV installation parties around the world. A date has been set - February 16th 2008 - and people are volunteering to host the event at different venues around the globe.
An installation party will be an event where people can come and try to install [...]
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On Phoronix they have made a thorough review of Mythbuntu 7.10.
If you are considering using Mythbuntu, then you should definately check it out. They have lots of screen shots and a lot of information about what makes this distribution different from other distributions. They like Mythbuntu a lot. Just look at their conclusion:
“After using Mythbuntu [...]
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Mythbuntu was released just last week (25th of October) and has already been downloaded more than 20000 times according to this post.
That is quite a lot. But I quess it makes sense… Ubuntu + MythTV, what is not to love…?
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