Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
I have an older one of these units (the Jr, only 200MHz), and just saw they have a newer one out. This would make a great basic MD, throw it on an old 15" LCD with a VESA mount and you don't even see the unit!http://www.norhtec.com/products/mcjrmx/index.html