How Do You Build A Linux Media Center Computer?
Linux is a dependable operating system that is becoming more mainstream. It is well programmed and free for the independent user. Incorporating it into a media center computer makes sense. A media center computer or home theater PC can record for your TV, play DVDs or Blu-ray movies, stream movies, surf the web on your TV and stream music into your stereo. They share many similarities with typical computer builds, but the quality of your experience depends a lot on your PCI and PCIe peripheral choices. Determine the Linux Media software you want to use. There are several specialized distributions, as well as stand-alone packages that work with any Linux distribution. Some examples are Myth, Sage and Mythbuntu. Research and obtain the hardware you want for your Linux media center computer. Make sure you reference the supported hardware list for the media center software package you select. Not all hardware is supported across all of the available platforms. Depending on your location, t
