These are by no means the perfect set up (and I welcome comments on where I can improve the current config in either installation), so here is what I am using in each: MediaPortal version 1.0 This then, is an unbiased comparison between the latter pair MediaPortal and 7MC.įor the purpose of this comparison I will be evaluating my own implementations of mediaportal and 7MC. This is now my default HTPC front end but both XP and 7 remain on my machine (its allways good to have a fall-back if one fails!) so I have the option of booting into MCE 2005, MediaPortal or 7MC. I tried the PDC build, the public beta (build 7000) and upgraded to build 7022 when it surfaced. Recently, however, I’ve been using the Windows 7 beta. My most widely used have always been MCE2005 and MediaPortal on top of Windows XP Pro. I’ve also fluctuated between 32 bit (x86) and 64-bit (圆4) for the right architecture. In the last few years I’ve played with SageTV, MediaPortal, XP Media Center 2005 (MCE2005), Vista Media Center (VMC) and Windows 7 media center (7MC). As someone who doesn’t have Sky or Cable, its imperative that the HTPC perform all my multi-media requirements while acting as a PVR and media-aggregator for everyone in the home. Background / EnvironmentĪs a long time HTPC fan and serial tinkerer (is that even a word? If not, it should be!) I like to try a full range of HTPC software so have tinkered with a range of Operating systems and HTPC software when attempting to find the best software to suite my needs.
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