Recommended OS for Home Theater PC?

MadMax08 · 12-06-2007, 11:58 PM

hey all.

At home, we're looking to do some major upgrading in the tv department. my dad wants to get a nice big lcd/plasma tv, surround sound; the works. i recommended putting a small computer in the mix to store all of our home movies, music, etc. what OS would you recommend I use for this system. I'd like to avoid using Windows and keep this running as smoothly as possible.

any help is appreciated.

Ambushed · 12-07-2007, 12:17 AM

I think that Windows XP Media Center Edition would be the best for what you want http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

Camper · 12-07-2007, 02:57 AM

Tack a look at MythTV. http://www.mythtv.org/
It will run on most Linux distros without to much trouble and there are even some distros that come with it pre-installed.
However Windows XP MCE or Vista Home Premium will be easer to configure.

Motoxrdude · 12-07-2007, 03:27 AM

You can download mythbuntu, lol. Comes with myth tv installed and runs ubuntu under the hood.

BluePlum · 12-07-2007, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambushed

I think that Windows XP Media Center Edition would be the best for what you want http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

X2

I dont no why your trying to avoid using windows xp, i would recomend XP for media use, i dont think linux, mac is as good.

MadMax08 · 12-07-2007, 03:37 AM

I'd prefer to use linux because of the price....or lack there of. i'll check out mythtv. thanks.

12-06-2007, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
MadMax08 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 13	Recommended OS for Home Theater PC? hey all. At home, we're looking to do some major upgrading in the tv department. my dad wants to get a nice big lcd/plasma tv, surround sound; the works. i recommended putting a small computer in the mix to store all of our home movies, music, etc. what OS would you recommend I use for this system. I'd like to avoid using Windows and keep this running as smoothly as possible. any help is appreciated. __________________ My Rig: Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz 2GB Kingston RAM 2x200GB WD Hard Drives (and one 100GB external) MSI P35 NEO-F Motherboard EVGA Geforce 8500gt Netgear 108mbps wireless card Hauppauge pvr-150 tv tuner Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit Cooler Master 690 case

12-07-2007, 12:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ambushed Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,765	I think that Windows XP Media Center Edition would be the best for what you want http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx __________________ Core 2 Duo E6550 2.3GHz @ 3.4GHz FOXCONN MARS 2GB DDR2 800 500GB western digital SATA II XP Professional SP3 Nivida GeForce 9600GT 512MB 19" LCD widescreen 5ms

12-07-2007, 02:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Camper Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: /dev/null Age: 22 Posts: 1,227	Tack a look at MythTV. http://www.mythtv.org/ It will run on most Linux distros without to much trouble and there are even some distros that come with it pre-installed. However Windows XP MCE or Vista Home Premium will be easer to configure. __________________ Dell Inspiron 530 Q6600 Quad 3gb RAM Nvidia 8600 GT 500GB HD

12-07-2007, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 17 Posts: 5,853	You can download mythbuntu, lol. Comes with myth tv installed and runs ubuntu under the hood. __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

12-07-2007, 03:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
MadMax08 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 13	I'd prefer to use linux because of the price....or lack there of. i'll check out mythtv. thanks. __________________ My Rig: Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz 2GB Kingston RAM 2x200GB WD Hard Drives (and one 100GB external) MSI P35 NEO-F Motherboard EVGA Geforce 8500gt Netgear 108mbps wireless card Hauppauge pvr-150 tv tuner Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit Cooler Master 690 case

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
home theater question plz look	abenak07	General Computer Chat	10	02-05-2007 11:43 PM
PC and Home THeater Integration	akasixcon	General Computer Chat	7	01-02-2007 05:03 AM
Need FSB speed and GPU recommended speed help!	ADE	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	2	08-18-2006 11:57 PM
Connecting to Home Theater Receiver	jsagraves	Sound Cards and Speakers	4	06-03-2006 11:14 PM
Building a Home Theater PC	rars222	General Computer Chat	1	12-10-2004 05:55 PM