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the things you people are talking about, i don't have the hardware - or the light for that matter (i.e. NEPA isn't reliable enough) - to try out
besides i don't understand how streaming works; couldn't you just use your linux box as a file server and play the files instead? anyway i don't know anything about DLNA

Evil Brain:
New question. I just got myself a playstation 3 and an HDTV for christmas. I'm now thinking of turning my old desktop into a media server so I can stream movies and music to the PS wirelessly using DLNA. Most people I know use windows media player or media center, but I don't want to reinstall windows.

What's the most hassle-free way of doing this in Linux? For those of you who've done this, which program did you use? I've heard of Moovida and MythTV and google suggested a program called PS3MediaServer but I've never tried any of them before. I'm hoping to set it up this weekend, but I don't have much time to experiment (my office has been killing me with work.)

Done some more research. Apparently, you can't use Moovida as a server. My options are MythTV, TVersity, PS3MediaServer, MediaTomb, and XBMC. There's a few others but these seem to be the most commonly used and PS3MediaServer is apparently the most popular. I'm still at work so I haven't done it yet, but I'll tell you how it goes whenever I get round to it.

@4ller You need a very good wireless router to be sure the signal gets everywhere in your house. If you want to record satellite TV, you'll probably need a PC with a DVB-S tuner card plus a smart card reader. DSTV recently married each of their smart cards to one single decoder so there might be added problems with them. I've never tried it do I don't really know.
Before you buy the tuner card you could try finding out which satellite and which transponder DSTV or HiTV uses so you can email the manufacturer or ask them in their forums whether it works. Plus I'm sure other people must have done the same thing if not in Naija, then in SA so try googling it.

I want to try this Ubuntu. How do I start?

@prettyG
well first of all you have to obtain an installation cd; you can download the image (iso file) from the ubuntu site and burn to cd, or if you have the patience you can order (they'll deliver for free) but it might take some time; else if you can get one of us (ubuntu users) living near enough to you such a person could give you a cd, perhaps even help you install ubuntu on your computer

This might be useful to anybody whose is finding it difficult to use the new MTN fastlink Huawei E1550 modem to work with Ubuntu, by default Ubuntu sees it as a storage device, but following the steps will get you going:

For 8.10 you need udev-extras, you don’t need this for 10.04 onwards:
sudo apt-get install udev-extras

Add a udev rule:
gksu gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/15-huawei-e1550.rules

What we’re doing is telling udev that when this device is plugged in to switch its mode.  Paste this and save:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb",
SYSFS{idProduct}=="1446",
SYSFS{idVendor}=="12d1",
RUN+="/lib/udev/modem-modeswitch --vendor 0x12d1 --product 0x1446 --type option-zerocd"

On next insertion, Network Manager’s mobile broadband configuration assistant will run

courtesy http://blog.lynxworks.eu/2009/08/huawei-e1550-on-ubuntu/

@E.Brain
HDTV ke
Guys are not smiling o

@n3rve
Please re-add me on bbm,lost some of my pin contacts after upgrading to OS6. 
Can the media server thing work on the XBOX platform as well?

There should be a thread for things like this.

Hi Abes, I would like to find out a few things from you about your last post. can you please add me to your contact list. tanx

hmmmm. . . long time no see, hear, gist etc

Anyhow sha,. . . . . guys make una recommend any good distro for d specs below, at least for a reasonable browsing experience
thanks
NB: it comes with a 15GB HDD

dude, so u still remember this thread? lol

that evo is still alive? wow!!!

the only thing that will run on that thing is puppylinux, and maybe slax.

recommend puppy tho, they have a thriving forum but am pretty sure the only issues u will have is commonsense one based on gettin used to the layout. remember ur ALWAYS ROOT.

get the newest release 5.2. it now also uses debs from ubuntu repos so u can get r fav apps, tho stick to light, ur ram is atrocious.

do a hard drive install, ur ports are 1.0 and d cd drive probably wonky. i do drive installs with no issues

@4ller
i no forget this thread oh. . . . just bin away from ubuntu n linux for a while. . . . dats all

men my evo still dey oh. . . .currently d lappy am using pending wen i get anoda 1. . by end of this month sha

so i gess u can feel my frustration wen using it

Yeah i tot of puppylinux but wanted to get a second opinion as per browsing the web wit it. . . . will give it a try
I dont have a choice but to do drive install cos d lappy aint got no cd drive( was removed n replaced with a floppy drive. . . imagin!!). . . lol

browsing on puppy is very very ok! i even got yf and iwp working on mine sef.

just get a browser if u dont like seamonkey. recommend chrome or midori cos of ur ram. even chrome sef is probably too heavy for it, lolz

u will need to get java installed for all dt sha o. check dem forum for prepared .pets of java. or better just subscribe jeje and install all u need.

keep ur installs at the barest minimum o.

yeah tnx my guy

Hello peeps i want to get started with linux but have no experience with it whatsoeve how do i get started and what learning resources do i seek.

^^^^^^^^
Hello no responce anyone? I could really use somehelp/push/info/data here because i just learnt i have an opportunity to work closely with another department /section of the firm i work for on a really big project we just landed and are project planning for but my knowledge of linux or lack of it is a drawback for me.i really want to be on that project it has all the signs of being one of those projects that could boost ones carrear as well as the rich experience that comes from being a team member of a project combining diverse technical specialties.
I v been adviced to start up with CompTIA Linux+ training and certification which takes about seven weeks with some of the training centers in lag.im considering starting this weekend.i was told that training in a structured manner helps me avoid knowledge gaps that could occur if i self-studied specially as time is of the essence.
I just wanted to know if there was any truth/logic to the sentiment above?
Common people pls help a newbie find his feet.i ll take the time to walk myself.
Thanks in advance.

@EMANY01
i would advice to go on with the training as planned.
As for this thread, what we usually advice newbies is to read through th whole thread,. . . yes, the whole thread, cos that way there's nothing u'll encounter when using ubuntu that has not been talked about
As u begin to use ubuntu don't hesitate to post problems/difficulties u encounter along the way.
Cheers

^^^^^
Thanks lynxnoon.I dont mean to errr irritate but iv got to ask is ubuntu totally linux.i mean is it the best recomendation for a total beginer like me(if that can be said) as i have gleaned that there are so many versions of linux.Basically where do i build my foundation(s) kind of like how it used to be said that one who learns to drive using a manual car is grounded .
Iv read a good number of the pages posted though i did skip a couple of them and skimed through others , ill be going through these pages again.

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@evilbrain, thats nice. gyd job. guess the card may be the issue sha. the hub u using is the one that comes with swift 4g eh? humn,

wonder if anyone can recommend th best hub in the nigerian market that one can get easily. i dont own a ps3 anyway, and dont intend to get one. but will do this soon as i can get a free weekend tho.

@ qll, whose been trying any of tye new desktop envroments, gnome 3 and unity? from what am seeing from shots gnome 3 is looking better tho. hope they can clean up the code and mutter for optimised running, dont like resource hogs imho. i dont have a machine to run alpha releases so im chilling. if yu have been using em pls tell abt ur experiences

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who is joining the fun.

cant be bothered to compile gnome 3 so am giving it a pass for now

2 ;d

anor

err i really dunno o. guess its cos its new and unfinished but the design just looks out of place for a full blown computer, however that being said, aint NOBODY gonna say this looks like windows, and im willing to bet that windows for tablets is gonna copy this thing.

thats said, i guess its fine for a netbook or a slate, lets see what the finished thing is besides this is the 2D desktop, i read that there is supposed to be the main 3D desktop that looks exactly like this one too but functions a bit different and has more eyecandy and effects ( it sure could do with effects)

what i find most jarring for now is the file manager. the design is all smooth and pretty till u open the file manager and u get the same old nautilus look! had to change my background to black to compensate and i stil havent figured out how to change the icon set. i think they need to redesign the nautilus look to look exactly the same or at least integrate better with the menu and workspaces look.


that being said, i may be wrong because all iv done is install the 2D desktop on my already pimped gnome and from past desktops addition experience, they always jar themselves. all in all its not bad, not bad at all and definitely adds identity. this looks nothing like any other os. and somebody pls tell mint crew to get rid of that windows like menu they use


aaha now we see what the mint team will do, shebi they have been making mouth and insulting canonical, let the mumus build their own desktop now or they will keep maintaining gnome 2, they think modifying an already made desktop/os is a sign of genius, woe betide them if they ever come out with unity desktop, i will make life unbearable for them on that their site, ingrates

just sign up @ http://ugobros.webs.com click on forums,make a post to the moderator requesting for free browsing software and it will be sent to you free of charge, all you need to do is download and install, (pls note that you'll be asked to verify your e-mail address by signing in to your mail and clicking on the link in the mail, )or just go to donate or download pages of the site and click the link there to download the file, you'll get the settings from the moderator at the free browsing forum.IF YOU RUN INTO ANY PROBLEMS JUST POST THE PROBLEMS ON THE FORUM ON THE SITE AND THEY'LL BE ATTENDED TO, ALSO ENSURE TO POST YOUR TESTIMONIES ON THE FORUM,
bye.
ugobros4u2@gmail.com for more enquiries,

new stuff afoot. finally the installer will now allow upgrades from the cd or iso, without formats or losing old apps or repos

about time too

lynxnoon:
hmmmm. . . long time no see, hear, gist etc

Anyhow sha,. .  . . . guys make una recommend any good distro for d specs below, at least for a reasonable browsing experience
thanks
NB: it comes with a 15GB HDD

Hi friend i would recommend that you download LinuxMint the XFCE version. That type is good for new user and also good for low power system. check the link below for more info. in case you may not be able to download the ISO image you can contact me here http://facebook.com/goodmuyis . me too I just started using Linux not up to 3 weeks not but i have downloaded about 3 ISO image and am ready to give it out for free, even though you live far from me.

Download link:
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=62

release not:
http://linuxmint.com/rel_isadora_xfce.php

for the download link select any server that is suitable for you

Feel free to contact me http://facebook.com/goodmuyis

-- Modify--
Well dont worry urself much Wether to go Ubuntu or LinuxMint as i advice, Note that LinuxMint is a product from Ubuntu itself but with some changes. I said this so i don't violate this tread rules

@GooMuyis
tnx but am not new with mint. . . . . hv used it for quite awhile and will always recommend it to newbies
currently on 10.10 on a higher pc,. . . . .just wanted to try out light OSs on my old lappy
tnx all d same for ur response

@4ller
dont mind dos guys jare
i upgraded tru cd and started getting errors and login problems, . . . most likely because i didnt keep most of d d old files wen it was upgrading
No wahala sha. . . .hv resolved it tho my next ish is going tru pppconfig or doing usb_switchmode for dis zte ac2766 cdma modem i just got