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Neugent Powers New Line of Cutting-edge Embedded DVR
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| In a move to cater to desktop DVR enthusiasts, Neugent Technologies, a
| leading developer of Linux-based digital video surveillance solutions has
| expanded its line of embedded DVR with the introduction of SP-2000 desktop
| standalone.
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http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100043324-1-neugent-powers-new-line-cutting-edge.html
Bug Labs' BUG: modular, open-source platform for DIY gadget
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| While we've heard the term "mashup" apply to music and web services before,
| we think the hardware mashups that Bug Labs' BUG platform enables have far
| more to offer.
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| BUG is a modular electronics platform that starts with a BUGbase - a
| Linux-based computer that's roughly the size of a Nintendo DS Lite. The
| BUGbase has the kind of grunt you would expect from a five-year-old laptop,
| and four expansion slots that you can slot BUGmodules into.
|
| There are currently 5 BUGmodules available: BUGlocate (GPS), BUGcam2MP (2
| megapixel digital camera), BUGmotion (motion sensor and accelerometer),
| BUGview (touchscreen LCD), and BUGvonHippel (breadboard).
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http://www.gizmag.com/bug-labs-bug-platform/10787/
Linux kicks Microsoft's butt in DVRs.
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Surviving the recession with Free Enterprise OSes (Part 2)
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| In Part 1, I discussed the four Free Linux distributions that are best
| position to provide extended support and ample functionality to an end user
| through a protracted recession, as well as having the
| characteristic “safeness” or “stability” factor in terms of being able to
| weather the economic storm — i.e., their relative ability to resist the
| inevitable Darwinian culling of the herd that is likely to befall many of the
| less popular or less-supported distributions. In this second part, I’m going
| to list the Enterprise-class Free and Open Source Operating Systems which
| have similar characteristics. Unlike the previous list, not all of the OSes
| listed here are Linux-based — some of these are UNIX systems.
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http://blogs.zdnet.com/perlow/?p=9286
MythTV, Rainy Day Project With Staying Power
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| There are a number of MythTV-centric distributions available which make the
| installation and configuration process easier. Knoppmyth, Mythbuntu, and
| Mythdora install the base distribution, common drivers and services used on
| DVR boxes (such as LIRC), MythTV packages, and offer the easy install of any
| add-ons and plug-ins. Configuration is, conceptually, anyway, really simple.
| The sticking points for me -- and for many others -- came down to hardware.
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http://ostatic.com/173731-blog/mythtv-rainy-day-project-with-staying-power
Building An Ubuntu MythTV Box
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| The Ubuntu 7.04 setup with MythTV had gone smoothly and in no
| time we were watching and recording TV using the Hauppauge
| WinTV-PVR-500 MCE. While we have done multiple MythTV setups
| in the past, it was incredibly easy to setup on Ubuntu Feisty Fawn.
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http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=736&num=1
MythTV vs. Vista MCE: First Impressions
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| First, I suppose I need to start with a disclaimer before discussing
| the relative merits of MythTV and Vista MCE as I've experienced them
| over the past month.
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=855576
The various levels of suckage - Windows MCE
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| I also worked for a company which designed dedicated media center
| machines. Slick looking boxes for under the tv action. drool. Around
| 20000 sold, and counting. So that means I have a very valid opinion.
|
| My son has a mce machine in his room, I have one in the lounge, and my
| car is running mce. I also got my brother and sister set up with mce.
| So now I have a very very very valid opinion.
|
| That means you have to sit and listen while I moan, because I am not
| moaning due to having a bad day. I am moaning due to this piece of
| crap microsoft is trying to tout to all and sundry. Yes, I have
| given it a good innings, more than most would attempt, and I still
| use it for lack of anything else wife friendly. That doesnt make
| it good.
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http://mynutsandi.blogspot.com/2007/05/various-levels-of-suckage-windows-mce.html
Pre-build MythTV Linux PVR eats Windows MCE for breakfast
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| Basically this is an unpack-and-plug-in solution to your media
| streaming/live TV pausing/scheduled recording needs. Yes, you
| could build your own Linux box and install MythTV, but this saves
| you all the effort, is cheaper than a Windows Media Centre and
| gives you access to a vast range of fan-programmed add-ons.
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http://www.slashgear.com/pre-build-mythtv-linux-pvr-eats-windows-mce-for-breakfast-152985.php
Linux as a Media Centre
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| As far as comparing Mythtv to Windows Media Centre, there is really
| no comparison, Mythtv is in a class of its own and puts WMC to shame
| in almost every department possible. This is the sort of application
| that could introduce Linux to many new users and households. Well done
| Isaac and the rest of the team, keep up the good work.
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http://www.linuxforums.org/multimedia/linux_as_a_media_centre.html?
Monolith Media Center brings MythTV to the technophobe
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| If MythTV's promise of a free Windows Media Center alternative sounds
| exciting, but you can't quite bring yourself to navigate the trials of
| a Linux install on your own, then you might be interested in
| Monolith's pre-built Media Center PCs, which come with MythTV
| pre-installed on top of Ubuntu Linux.
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http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/16/monolith-media-center-brings-mythtv-to-the-technophobe
MythTV vs Windows Media Centre: is Linux still in with a chance?
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| In terms of functionality, the machines were identical.
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| MCE is beautiful to look at and use -- but if had the choice between a
| swankier interface and saving a few hundred dollars on the cost of the
| unit, I'd go for saving the money anyday.
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http://www.apcstart.com/site/amills/2006/09/1458/mythtv-vs-windows-media-centre-is-linux-still-in-with-a-chance
MythTV - Record and playback all your favourite TV soaps in GNU/Linux
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| KnoppMyth : This is an attempt at making the Linux and MythTV installation
| as trivial as possible...
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| MythTV for XBox - This is a project which aids in setting up MythTV on
| ones XBox gaming station with ease...
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| MiniMyth - This is a small Linux distribution which turns a diskless
| computer into a MythTV front-end.
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| Fedora Myth(TV)ology - This is a project started by Jarod Wilson...
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http://linuxhelp.blogspot.com/2006/09/mythtv-record-and-playback-all-your.html
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