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Users / Newbie needs help - Stuck in Xconsole.

« on: July 20, 2008, 10:52:38 pm »

As a newbie to Linux, and linuxMCE, I have been experimenting with the OS as most do. Especially in the xconsole as I am trying the old school approach so to speak. Going back to the command line. Anyway, I know this is a stupid question, but once one gets in xconsole, (CTR + ALT + F1) how do you get back to the GUI. I'm learning Linux on the fly, and could also use a on-line command reference as I am totally a novice when it comes to Linux. I have the book Linux Complete, but it is more built around Red Hat, and is a pretty tough read for a newbie such as myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ron

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Installation issues / Re: Need fast reliable Mirror site for Linux MCE 710 RC1 DVD (3.9 Gig)

« on: April 25, 2008, 11:53:15 pm »

Thanks Folks:
You have already been a great help, and as this is very new for me, I'll attempt to search first then ask questions. I will say that this MCE flat blows away MS-MCE. The main reason I want to convert so to speak is I got tired of losing my thumbnails every time another MS-MCE log onto my video files on the server. I just happened to stumble on LMCE and so far I'm impressed. The configuration is a little tougher, but as I said, it's a learning curve.

Thanks Again:
Ron

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Installation issues / Re: Need fast reliable Mirror site for Linux MCE 710 RC1 DVD (3.9 Gig)

« on: April 25, 2008, 10:20:51 pm »

You'll have to excuse my ignorance, as I'm completely new to Linux, and my burner is on a Win XP machine, so first off, what is a torrent, and I will assume it doesn't work with Windows. I have 7.04 working on another machine now, however am having issues getting it to configure. (Another post) with no burner.

Needless to say this is turning into quite a learning curve, but the interface is fantastic, so going to keep working on it.

Thanks
Ron

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Installation issues / Need fast reliable Mirror site for Linux MCE 710 RC1 DVD (3.9 Gig)

« on: April 25, 2008, 09:44:44 pm »

After trying several listed site, they are either far to slow, or they time out. Does anyone know a reliable and fast site I can acquire this ISO.

Linux MCE 710 RC1 DVD

Thanks
Ron

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Installation issues / Recent DVD Install on clean Machine. Having problems with configuration.

« on: April 25, 2008, 02:48:21 am »

Hello Everyone:
Recently I installed the Linuxes_0704_Quick_Install_DVD.iso (After burning of course) on a clean dual Xeon PC-DL Mother board with a Win-TV-150, 2 gig ram, 200 Gig HD, and a Nvidia 6400 GC with component out to a 42" plasma. I want my TV source to be a Std. Satellite Receiver. After installing the MCE comes up no problem. Running the Wizard, none of the devices came up. Now, that being said, I'd like to say I am about as green to Linux as they come. Through trial and error I managed to get the PVR-150 to come up in the wizard. (Port / PVR-150 / Core) after installing in the MCE Admin site. Got the DVD working after installing the DVD CSS. So the only issues I have left is getting MythTV to use the PVR-150, and install the Satellite box, and get it to work on Myth TV. Oh yeah, having problems with getting the guide to download also.

Anyway, is there a file, or "How to" on installing devices and getting them to work? Or if any of you can help I would really appreciate it.

Thanks