HTPC Front End
There are two definitions for a HTPC front end. The first one is the software interface that you use to run your HTPC. This means the interface that makes it easy to play your movies, watch TV, access you photos and listen to music etc.
The 2nd definition of a HTPC front end is when you have networked PCs, and the front end is the computer or media extender you use the access the more powerful backend HTPC which runs everything.
In this article we will be using the first definition, and outlining some of the popular front end HTPC programs: Read more
Which HTPC Linux Distro is Best?
For lots of people Linux is their operating system of choice for their HTPC. Why? Because it’s free. Most people don’t want to pay for windows again just for their HTPC (it’s expensive).
Although it will take longer to set up if your new to Linux, once it’s all set up you probably won’t have to fiddle with it again (unlike your normal PC that does everything, your HTPC has a set task, and once you’ve set it up to do this, you can just happily use it).
The main program used on Linux for HTPCs is MythTV, which provides everything you need to use Linux as a HTPC Read more