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Users / MCE cant find external hard drives

« on: December 05, 2008, 03:43:26 pm »

I have two external HDD's that I plugged in and setup with MCE. However, when I go to say 'audio' it will not find or let point to where my audio files are on these drives, although 'hard drives' are selected from the list. This is the same for video files and pictures as well.

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Users / Cant get console to root, says 'authentication failed' after password

« on: December 05, 2008, 03:27:56 pm »

im trying to get to root in my console using 'su'. It asks for a password which I dont remember setting one and any that it might be it comes up and says authentication failed. How do I check what it is or reset this password?

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Users / Re: Stuck on black screen after first boot

« on: December 05, 2008, 07:55:06 am »

Good call that fixed it! Thank you so much. I was searching the wrong key words

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Users / Re: Stuck on black screen after first boot

« on: December 05, 2008, 07:17:29 am »

Well I searched around but didn't see any issues that were very similar to mine.

I did try to restart, but it did the same thing.

Loads Grub

Loads Kubuntu

Black screen and sits.

Ill do it again and let it go through its paces. Maybe its just being tempermental

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Users / Stuck on black screen after first boot

« on: December 05, 2008, 07:08:12 am »

So I decided to go ahead and install mce on my main pc because I was excited to play around with it.

It installed correctly, however after it reboot and loaded the first time, it showed the splash screen then went to a black screen where it has sat for roughly 20 minutes.

Is it safe to restart the computer? Or should I wait it out? Or is there a different issue at hand?

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 11:18:38 pm »

Thom in your videos are you running everything off of one main HTPC? Also how many Media Directors are you using? Im at work so I couldnt turn the sound up to hear what you were explaining but everything looked very nice. Again, excuse any ignorant questions

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 10:28:40 pm »

Then

* Install JavaMO on your blackberry,
* Get a WebDT from tkmedia, or
* Get a Nokia N810 tablet to run Orbiter on.

Trust me on this one.

As for installing Orbiter, you must have a running system before installing Orbiter.

I do not recommend using an IR remote for LinuxMCE at all, It's so clunky.

-Thom

p.s. Some videos of my Orbiters in the house:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1080865851585336899&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2013509531300772806&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JewXezrq8FY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ufVBOf1ir8

Honestly? Use the USB UIRT for IR blasting with a Xantech 286 double emitter....

and get yourself an orbiter...

either:

* Nokia N810
* A Nokia N70 Cell phone
* get a WebDT 366 from tkmedia with the orbiter software on it
* Install Orbiter onto any windows PC, especially tablets.

Much more powerful, and the software comes with LMCE.

-Thom

I already have a blackberry, so I have no care to buy a new cell phone for this system.

We have a Vista Laptop but that seems so clunky compared to a remote. Can I try out the windows software before I have the system setup? Or see it at least?

Awesome! I read one article on the wiki that must have been outdated because it said the blackberry support was not out yet. Awesome!

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 10:27:34 pm »

Plug in USB interface (I use the MiCasaVerde Z-Wave stick..has the newest firmware out there.).. It will change to the setup wizard.. follow the setup wizard... done.

. o O (why do people want to make things so hard?) ;-)

-Thom

Just asking a question.

Thanks man, this is all new and very excited so excuse any dumb questions! Ive packed my brain with so many after looking at topics in the wiki and on these boards.

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 10:23:21 pm »

Honestly? Use the USB UIRT for IR blasting with a Xantech 286 double emitter....

and get yourself an orbiter...

either:

* Nokia N810
* A Nokia N70 Cell phone
* get a WebDT 366 from tkmedia with the orbiter software on it
* Install Orbiter onto any windows PC, especially tablets.

Much more powerful, and the software comes with LMCE.

-Thom

I already have a blackberry, so I have no care to buy a new cell phone for this system.

We have a Vista Laptop but that seems so clunky compared to a remote. Can I try out the windows software before I have the system setup? Or see it at least?

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 10:21:08 pm »

Also, I will definatly be adding zwave support in the future, how difficult is it to implement into the system? How many devices can I have synced to the pc using their usb adapter?

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 10:18:32 pm »

lol, wow lots of hate on the harmony!

What remote do you guys recommend with the usb-ir receiver then?

Also, would this board- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138079

with a P4 3.0Ghz be a better option? I can get the cpu used from ebay from a guy i know for $40. putting the whole set at a little over $100 with shipping.

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Users / Re: Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 09:08:22 pm »

I liked the harmony because in the future I want to be able to control my lights and thermostat with it and noticed this had the capability to do so with zwave equipment.

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Users / Suggestions on this build?

« on: December 04, 2008, 07:04:48 pm »

Alright so Im trying to complete my Christmas List this year with the last few parts I need for my Media Center PC. The only two things im still having a toss up about it is the MoBo and Processor. Heres the run down thus far:

OS: Linux Media Center Edition with MythTV: http://linuxmce.org/

Case and PSU bundle: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144231

Peripherals: Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote (X-mas gift)-http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-550-Universal-Remote/dp/B000EUGX70/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12283678 30&sr=8-3

Microsoft Media Center Remote with Receiver (My understanding is you have to have one to train the Harmony, correct me if im wrong on this)- http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-...8367975&sr=8-3

I already have a mouse and keyboard I will use for this when needed. Mainly, Ill use the remote for any on screen typing.

GPU: Geforce 8600 GS (Already Have)

Tuner: Hauppauge WINTV USB (xmas gift)- http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-1191...8373391&sr=1-1

Processor and Mobo bundle- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.146142

RAM: 1GIG Corsair DDR2 Ram (already have)

DVD-Rom: Generic Brand (already have)

HDD: Western Digital 230GIG (already have)
Iomega 500GIG External HDD (already have)
Western Digital External 80GIG HDD (already have)

Any suggestions are welcome.

Any problems you can foresee?

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Users / Re: Cant Boot From LiveCD?

« on: December 04, 2008, 07:01:57 pm »

Gotcha 

Thanks, I literally just read that somewhere else as you responded. Thank you for your time!

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Users / Cant Boot From LiveCD?

« on: December 04, 2008, 06:55:20 pm »

I wanted to take a tour of Linux MCE before I install it, but I cant figure out how to boot from the cd without making a partition first. From Windows, I ran the livecd installer, restarted and chose Linux from the Boot Loader but then it asks me to choose a partition to install to. What am I doing wrong?