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Users / A few getting started questions
« on: April 16, 2009, 08:30:16 pm »
Hi all,

I'm moving in a few weeks and considering moving to linuxMCE.  I was wondering if anyone can advise on the best way to use my current equipment.  My current setup is a bit of a mess.

ADSL link
linksys wrt54g running open-wrt (firewall/router)
pc server currently running debian with mysql/postgres, apache, asterisk and provides NAS, backup, media storage, and a variety of other things.
linksys spa3102 (pots->sip adapter, currently sitting DMZ)

imac, macbook x2, tv, squeezebox

I currently use the wrt54g for routing and I'm quite happy with it.  My current network has the wrt54g running as a router, firewall, and wireless access point. 



Re-jigging things to make my server the MCE 'core' box seems the most appropriate.  With only 4 wired ports, I'm not sure the wrt54g will do too well as a switch + access point but it will do for the moment. 



Eventually, I'd like to get all of the following configured:
- POTS/SIP adapter for asterisk... unfortunately, I need the POTS line.
- two TVs as MCE 'Media Directors'
- squeezebox
- lighting
- thermostat
- weather station via wviewweather

The big question I have is: Can I build/install MCE from source on my current Debian system or am I better just to start with a full LinuxMCE install?  My tape drive and weather station required building a custom kernel I'm not that keen to recreate my current  apache/php/python/mysql configuration to keep my websites working.  My current asterisk system works fine but I'd prefer to have it integrated with MCE.

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