Andy, I have one question is it possible to browse Internet using mythtv/ watch youtube videos/online HD contents. For understanding what XBMC is ( I understand it is a media center). Just wanted to know conceptually. like Mythbutu is OS on which some PVR ( Personal Video recording) system would be ...

Thank Ian, Yes I need to install separate TV tuner card. ( but currently recording the TV program is optional for me but other HD media and web browsing is non optional) I am having XP on my laptop but thinking of changing it to linux ( mythbuntu as it is free). There are already products in market ...

I didnt want to create new thread found this tread for newbies so jumped to it. I am very new to concept of media center. Basically I Want to build cost effective home enterainment solution. Like to create Dlink-Boxee kind of device from my unused HP laptop. Following is the config. – Intel(R) Core(...