<> == Install MythTV == A backend will need to have mysql-server installed as well as mythtv-backend. Mythtv-backend doesn't depend on mysql-server since the mysql server can be located elsewhere on your network. Also, if this is a secondary backend, don't install mythtv-database or mysql-server. Just configure this backend to connect to the master backend instead. 1. Install the mythtv software. * From Synaptic Package Manager, Search for mysql. Choose '''mysql-server'''. Search for mythtv. Choose '''mythtv-frontend''', '''mythtv-backend''', and '''mythtv-database'''. Press the apply button and mythtv will be installed. * Behind the scenes, a mythtv user will be created in PAM as well as mysql. The database will be installed into mysql and the initial configuration performed. * You will be asked for the password to the root account of mysql. By default, there is no password. 2. <> 3. <> 4. <> 4. <> 5. <> 6. <> 7. Test the Frontend. Once your backend is fully configured and running, launch the frontend from a terminal window. {{{ mythfrontend }}} Just watch for any error messages in the terminal. As long as this is free from errors, you can launch from the icon in the Sound & Video group from now on.