I've finally decided to take the plunge into HTPC-land and I want some feedback on my proposed setup. For reference, here are two forum topics I've started over at ArsTechnica.com on the subject:

Thread #1 (http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/67909965/m/842007473831)
Thread #2 (http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8300945231/m/828001083831)

What it boils down to is this: I want to use a new Mac Mini to run both the front end and back end of MythTV, so that I can easily stream my DVD .iso files and .flac audio files to my TV/stereo.

I want to know if anyone here has used Apple's BootCamp to install the KnoppMyth Linux distro on a Mac Mini. I haven't been able to find a single instance on the web of someone doing this, although people tell me it's possible.

I also need to know if the Mini can be set up to boot straight into MythTV using this configuration. I want this to become totally hands-off; someone should be able to just pop in a DVD, or use a remote (no keyboard, no mouse) to choose a movie from my library (which will be stored on a NAS or another computer on the network).

Thanks for your input.

Bump for the Friday crowd.

Is there any reason you posted this here in the main HTPC forum rather than the Mac HTPC forum, the link for which is below?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=115

Actually it would be more appropriate in the linux forum too. It has nothing to do with this forum for sure.

Sorry neighbor, you just posted in the wrong place.

Troy