I have always been fascinated by media center PCs. Now I’m not talking a heavy windows PC running Windows Media Center Edition. I want a lightweight simple system that can access my media from a large hardrive or a Network Attached Storage server. Ideally I want a DVR built in as well as a simple interface to access my mp3’s and DVD files. The media center must also interface with existing hardware, such as a DVD player. I was going to turn my old Xbox into a media center, but I just don’t want to mess around with all the Xbox limitations and hardware DRM. I am going to build a small Micro-Atx pc and run Linux Media Center on it. If anyone has done this or has any recommendations, let me know in the comments. I will keep you posted on the project, but for now here are some nice videos explaining Linux Media Center.
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With the revolution of smaller and smaller computers, the mini itx has recently gain popularity of many modders. The form factor is small and feature rich. While their are may mods out their, the Humidor CL Server stands out in my mind as one of the most elegant. The mini itx computer was hidden in the bottom tray. Although i am not a cigar smoker, i would love this on my desk.
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