[ale] Big MythTV event in the works>

[Ned Williams]

I would hope any such event would cover not only basic install of myth
but also less than light talk on its more interesting functions like
UPnP and is ability to take internet media and translate it to
UPnP...also any discussion of ActiveTV implementation on Myth would be
HIGHLY useful not to mention cool. That whole transforming the way
media is sent/forced upon thing might be cool too :)

Ned


On Nov 20, 2007 5:20 PM, H P Ladds <householdwords at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey ALErs,
>
> Cecil Watson of Knoppmyth fame recently announced that Knoppmyth,
> Mythdora, and MythUbuntu are working together to promote a world wide
> "MythTV Installation Party" to be held on February 16th.
>
> In April of 2006, I helped organize a MythTV Build-In here, and while
> I'd prefer not to be the sole organizer of a local MythTV Installation
> Party (I am expecting a new born on January 6th),  if no one else is
> willing, I'll give it a go.
>
> I've found that it is helpful in organizing events of this type to
> obtain the input, blessing, and generate a bit of enthusiasm from
> others who might have more experience and knowledge than me.
>
> In short, I seek ALErs' general objections, suggestions, opinions and
> random musings on the topic?
>
> Thanks,
> H. Preston
>
>
> (The text of Cecil's announcement as posted to the mythtv-users
> mailing list is below).
>
> Howdy,
>
> A few weeks ago, a user posted on the KnoppMyth forum about a KnoppMyth
> Installation Party.  Great idea I thought.  However he is in Europe and
> I cannot say I have any plans of going to Europe within the next 9
> months...  At any rate, I thought why not parties all over the world?
>
> So, we started chatting it up on the KnoppMyth forum and we have folks
> interested hosting parties!  We (I actually) decided on Saturday,
> February 16th as the day of the party.
>
> Well, I thought...  Why not open this up.  Although KnoppMyth would
> be/have been the installation method at WKIP, the focus would be on
> MythTV.  So, I've chatted with Dennis (MythDora) and Dave (Mythubntu)
> about a Worldwide MythTV Installation Party.  Both liked the idea!
>
> The idea is simple, get together and hopefully introduce new people to
> MythTV.  Here is what we have in mind:
>
> Each location would have a host.  The host would be responsible for
> finding a location for the party.  Ideally, the location would have
> Internet access, cable and hopefully be able to get a good OTA signal.
> Enough room to work for folks that would be building systems, etc.
>
> At the party, MythTV would be installed using your distro of choice.
>
> It would be nice to have folks step up and do things like demo editing,
> achieving, etc.
>
> So, what does everyone thing?  Anyone interested in hosting a party?
>
> I'll create an area on the KnoppMyth forum dedicated to the party this
> week.  While that area will be open for all to browse, you will have to
> register to post.  This is to avoid spam.  If anyone has a better idea
> on organizing a site with info on the party, please speak up.
>
> Regards,
>
> Cecil
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