=== Wckt2 is now known as WcktKlwn [00:25] I just got digital cable and I'm trying to set up lirc to use the cable box's remote...I downloaded and untarred dct2000serial.tar.gz...but now I haven't a clue as to what I should do [00:52] bah, why wont ntp run on this box [01:02] even an explanation of what goes where in this LIRC setup in Mythbuntu Control Centre would be helpful [01:03] HunterSThompson: go look at the lirc howto's for past versions of ubuntu on wiki.ubuntu.com [01:03] all that info is in there [01:04] I've read through one or two of them...I must have missed it [01:05] /etc/lirc/ has a lot of files [01:05] and ~.mythtv and ~.lircrc [01:25] I still don't see anything about what to do with crcgen.py and changechannel.py [01:28] I've never used any sort of IR blaster or channel changer, sorry [01:40] me either [02:20] anyone know how to get irkick to work with gnome applications? [02:25] HunterSThompson, pastebin whats in crcgen.py [02:40] how do I copy that from nano? [02:42] nevermind that [02:44] http://pastebin.com/d581afa4 [03:52] HunterSThompson, I'm not sure what crcgen.py does, where did you get it from [03:52] the other one should go into mythtv-setup though [04:10] help [04:10] oops [04:10] ummm [04:11] I got them from dct2000serial.tar.gz [04:39] i'm getting "No UPnP backends found". anyone know how to completely reset my mythtv and mysql passwords. i'm so lost at this point i lost track of the passwords [04:42] tony_, they're stored in /etc/mythtv/mysql.txt [04:42] so you wouldn't need to typically [04:44] i get that error first and then "cannot login to database". thanks, i'll check that [04:44] you can remove any user set passwords then by removing ~/.mythtv [04:44] and trying again [04:44] it regenerates the directory when you start myth [04:45] and as of hardy makes symlinks into /etc/mythtv [04:45] so that you dont create user specific passwords by accident [04:45] so it's okay just to delete they whole ~/.mythtv folder? [04:45] yeah [04:45] its just a cache [04:45] all the stuff is stored in mysql [04:46] and it will regenerate the cache on first start [04:47] same error, maybe i should reconfigure mythtv? or mysql? [04:49] well how did you get into this conundrum in the first place [04:50] did you set a root mysql password? [04:50] and then got all these errors during install [04:50] or did you misenter something [04:50] or reconfigure something [04:51] i think i just lose track of my passwords. one password was shamefully, "root" and it wasn't the root password, lol, so i'm lost now [04:51] trying mythtv-setup now [04:51] so things were working at one point? [04:51] no, not successful yet [04:52] okay so there is a good chance that something wrong got entered during installation then [04:52] so the best bet is to follow this order of reconfiguration: [04:52] i thought there was a way to reconfigure mysql [04:52] 1) dpkg-reconfigure mysql-server-5.0 [04:52] enter a new root mysql password [04:52] 2) reconfigure mythtv-database. enter that new root password you put in for mysql [04:52] 3) reconfigure mythtv-common. make sure that you are pointed to localhost, but dont change user and pass [04:53] 4) remove ~/.mythtv again and try again [04:53] that should do the trick [04:54] mysql admin account name? i changed to mythtv, should i change back to mythconverg? [04:55] the admin user is typically root [04:55] for mysql [04:55] the database is mythconverg [04:55] typically [04:55] the normal mythtv user is typically mythtv )for mysql( [04:58] same problems. this is why i fear mythtv on every install. out of 10, i've probably only got it running great once and not sure how i done it [05:01] also get this error after restarting "No /usr/bin/mythbackend found running; none killed", not sure the relevance [05:13] this is why we created mythbuntu... so you could just install directly without running into problems related to configuration [05:15] but mythbuntu doesn't easily allow you to use apps, correct? [05:16] i need a desktop in the same system [05:21] well for cases that you still want a desktop, that's why there is installing this stuff from mythbuntu-control-centre. it abstracts a lot of the configuration stuff [05:29] so i can install the control center and should be easier to config with no probs? [05:32] if you wipe all your myth* packages [05:32] and mysql server packages [05:32] eg purge those packages [05:32] (or completely remove them from synaptic) [05:32] and then install the control centre that should resolve issues [05:37] so what exactly should i purge? i tried to purge mysql* and it asked if wanted to remove a lot of other kde4 stuff [05:38] mysql-server-* [05:38] mysql-server* [05:38] better yet [05:38] and mythtv* [05:42] thanks, i'll give it a shot [07:04] hi [07:05] in the install, how do I know what nvidia driver to use? I have a Radeon 9700 pro with svideo out, etc. the choices are nvidia 2-4, 5+ ? [07:05] so you dont want to use nvidia drivers then :) [07:05] why not [07:05] you dont have an nvidia card [07:05] ah yes right [07:05] radeon 9700 is an ati card [07:05] ati [07:06] should i pick default open source driver? [07:06] well you can try it [07:06] if it doesnt work well for your needs, you can switch to the proprietary AMD driver instead [07:07] will it allow me to use the svideo out to my tv? [07:07] i'm not sure tbh. it does for some AMD cards [07:07] but not all [07:08] amd cards? [07:08] whats that [07:08] AMD bought ATI [07:08] oh [07:08] so i should use the amd driver shouldnt i? [07:08] well it's up to you [07:09] you can switch back to the open source if you dont like the closed source [07:09] or to the closed source if you dont like the open source [07:09] what is the difference? [07:09] the closed source supports more features on the card generally [07:10] but you are at AMD's whim then regarding support. if the open source has a bug, you can file it and then get community based support [07:10] when i say features, i mean stuff like low power modes, better graphics acceleration in some cases, textured video on some cards [07:10] ic [07:11] you are probably best trying the open source oe [07:11] and if you dont like how its working [07:11] all i need is to watch tv [07:11] or it doesnt cut it, doesnt do svid [07:11] or something like that [07:11] then try the closed one [07:11] wont be playing games [07:11] it's easy enough to turn on post install [07:11] what is svid? [07:11] oh svideo out [07:11] ok [07:11] i'll try open first then, thanks [07:14] actually i chose amd, cause with open it disables tvout. I was able to choose svideo [07:14] it seems to hang on 5% though. It displays the HD as scsi ata - but its an ide drive. Is that normal? [07:14] the open driver may support it without any configuration options [07:14] that's why that section was greyed out [07:15] it is formatting the drive at about that time usually [07:15] how long does it take to format a 250 gb drive? [07:16] and why would it show it as scsi [07:16] ChrisC35, SATA is SCSI [07:17] ya but i have an ide drive [07:17] everything goes through the scsi subsystem driver now on kernel 2.6.24 [07:17] ok [07:17] its a common driver between the drives now [07:17] its taking a LOOONG time at 5% [07:18] is the activity light flickering? [07:18] its saying creating ext3 file system [07:18] superm1, thats really odd that they are using a scsi driver as a common ground now for all drives [07:18] dont see light flickering [07:19] mouse still works though [07:20] ChrisC35, well if you suspect that something might have frozen/locked up during install, you can check /var/log/syslog and /var/log/installer/debug [07:20] open a terminal from the applications menu and you can look at those logs [07:25] from the opening install screen, with all the options? [07:27] while the installer is running through it's little progress window [07:34] how do i get the terminal window then? [07:34] theres a little dialog with the progress bar [07:34] its still on 5% [07:34] for about 20 mins [07:35] thres nothing else on the screen besides the dialog [07:40] ChrisC35, click the applications menu at the top left [07:40] and open the terminal from taht [07:58] top left of what, the dialog? [07:58] there is nothing else on the screen besides the progress bar dialog [07:59] and on the dialog, there is no applications menu [07:59] oh you just picked "install" [07:59] rather than live mode [07:59] if you boot into live mode [08:00] you can still do a regular install [08:00] but you'll have the ability to debug these sorts of problems [08:00] although it hanging at this point is rather unassuring. you might make sure your drive is wiped before you start install [08:00] this part of the installer doesn't differ from the normal ubuntu installation process, so it's surprising to see problems there [08:01] hmm the drive is brand new [08:01] although it was droppped 2.5 feet onto a carpeted floor by my son [08:02] yeah well restart into live mode [08:02] give things a run from there [08:02] you'll be able to see a lot better if there are errors coming up [08:02] ok [08:02] and if for some reason it being dropped did cause problems, you'll see those in the logs [08:02] or at least in the output of the 'dmesg' command [08:03] gunna log on here from my laptop [08:04] well i'm gonna hit the sack actually,best of luck. if you dont sort things out, l i'll see you again tomorrow :) [08:05] ok thanks [08:08] hi [08:34] I can never get past the 5% at install, where it is partition formatting [08:34] is there an error console? [08:34] also is there a util on the live cd for formatting the drive? [08:38] mke2fs -j should format the drive [08:40] k [08:45] is there a way to test the drive to make sure it is working right? [08:45] its brand new, but it was dropped === Penfold_ is now known as Penfold [09:37] Ok. I think I've gotten most of mythtv to work. However I have some issues left that I would like som help with. [09:38] I have a remote, I wish the power button on the remote to put the system in hibernate and wake the system from hibernate. Is this possible? [09:57] hi - about this schedules direct with its fee - is there a free way? on other pvr software i've used in windows, the tv schedule is there and free [10:01] I'm sure you could scrape web pages if you wanted to. [10:01] what do you mean [10:02] is that the only option for tv schedule data setup in mythtv? [10:03] I have no idea, here we get data from the DVB stream. I'd guess schedules direct is probably your best option in the US. [10:05] i'min [10:05] I'm in Canada [10:05] my pvr on windows has all the scheduling for free [10:05] OK [10:06] is there a configuration for it , is what i'm asking, in mythtv? [10:07] I have no idea. I'm don't know anything about the setup in Canada. [10:08] what is scraping? [10:09] I wouldn't have thought that $20/year was that bad anyway. [10:09] http://www.google.com/search?q=scraping [10:10] its not bad, but free is better [10:10] do you always give your money out so easilly? [11:20] hey everyone... [11:20] should a Nvidia GeForce 8600GT with 512meg do the job for HD TV? [11:25] That would depend what you mean by HD. [11:26] If it's MPEG2 based then yes it should be fine with a decent CPU. [11:40] hads: thanks http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/8800GTs/hdplayback.php [11:40] hads: thanks http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/8800GTs/hdplayback.php [11:40] going to get a 8800 [11:52] meh [11:52] its all fucked [11:57] helo to everybody [11:58] We could always hope for mplayer compiled with CUDA. [11:58] I think that would help HD-decoding a lot. [11:59] i'm trying start using mythtv [11:59] on linux mce [11:59] but i'm new on this [12:00] I'm felling some difficults how to start [12:00] famicom_: bit cynical... :) [12:01] can someone help me? [12:01] What is your problem? [12:01] mib_t4532b6z: just as the question [12:03] i'm config the LinuxMce, I alreadt config, the DVD, Pictures, Lights and Shutters Controls [12:03] now is the TV [12:03] but exist a lot of informatiion about the MythTV [12:04] I'm a little confused [12:04] :)~ [12:05] I have a TV tuner, ASUS My Cinema - P7131 HYBRID, and want to start using [12:05] Start by configuring a capture card. [12:05] that is my problem! :) [12:05] it is necessary install any driver, or library? [12:06] No shouldn't be. [12:06] exist some tutorial? [12:08] he doesn't detected automatically [12:08] I have to config manually [12:10] mib_t4532b6z: is the TV card supported? [12:10] it's what I'm learning in general.. go with the hardware that is supported.. [12:16] I think the answer is yes, but I already have this card [12:17] I do not have choice [12:17] :) [12:26] where can i find a good tutotrial? [12:26] to learn how to config this? [12:51] mib_t4532b6z: I'm going the easy way, but it's going to cost, I'm getting a new tuner card and video card.. [12:51] mib_t4532b6z: just simpler in the end. [13:06] * famicom_ is now playing: Against Me! - Walking Is Still Honest [14:11] hi all [14:11] waxhead_:humm, i want to try using this one [14:11] hello [14:12] Do I only need to add settings to .lirc/mythtv to have all key of my Microsoft MCE keyboard working ? [14:12] or is it more tricky ? === jphillip is now known as Zinn === Zinn is now known as jphillip === jphillip is now known as Zinn [17:52] does mythtv not work with the wintv-hvr-1600? i cant get it to recognize it , it seems [19:30] I guys, I have a problem installing mythtv...... my ip it's not 127.0.0.1, I receive No setting found for this machine's BackendServerIP. [19:32] there's no one? [19:36] ficoficofico: can you be a bit more specific? [19:37] yes [19:38] I've installed mysql and all work fine [19:38] I'm using this guide [19:38] http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Setup_MythTV [19:39] when I do "ps axwwww | grep myth" [19:39] I have to see this 2 lines [19:39] 23822 ? Ssl 1:33 /usr/bin/mythbackend --verbose important,general --logfile /var/log/mythtv/mythbackend.log [19:39] 24808 pts/1 S+ 0:00 grep --colour=auto myth [19:39] but I'm not able to see the first [19:40] um [19:40] with this command [19:40] tail /var/log/mythtv/mythbackend.log [19:40] the name of this channel is #ubuntu-mythtv. the URL of the guide contains "gentoo" [19:40] do you see a pattern there? ;) [19:41] ok I'm on gentoo, but this guide is ok for most distro [19:41] I only want to know [19:41] how can I watch my localhost ip [19:41] no. [19:42] go to #mythtv-users or a gentoo specific channel [19:42] they're more people there [19:42] but... ok [19:42] s/they're/there are/ [23:31] heh Gentoo [23:33] yeah. [23:34] :'(