Another question on the subject if i install a tuner on an md where will it record to. Will it record on to the core or is there an option to record on to a local disk.

Does anybody know if linux mce can be installed with one nic and an existing router

I currently have a self built pc running vista mce connected to a philips plasma but want to use linuxmce.
My questions are can i use my existing mce remote and does anyone know if i can interface to my tv using rs232 and how, tv model number 42pf5521d/10 and i does have an rs323 port. Can anybody give me any information.