5/6/2023 0 Comments Jriver media center 23 review![]() Programs, instead of programs like SageTV which have their own It was aīit different than the others in that it was strictly aįront-end–meaning that it merely interacted between tasks and the Was a 100% customizable (and easy to do) front-end software. One of the most entertaining pieces of software for its time, MyHTPC Inclined, but arguably one of the best HTPC software on the market Of users and developers who contribute to it and makes it people of Integration, SageTV has, and still does rely on a phenomenal community Windows Media Center and others were extremely rigid in their They prided themselves in customizability. Is another one of the first HTPC companies that jumped onto the scene Theirĭesign/interface didn’t change much throughout the years, but it was one of the first and Started back in 2002, Showshifter was one of the oldest Home Theater PCĪpplications, which sadly bit the dust a couple years ago. But it sure was fun trying to teach my non-geek friends how to schedule a recording they could barely read on my old 32" Toshiba tube television’s whopping 640×480 display. Keep in mind, this was before any other Media Center taught us how this (left) is NOT a 10 Foot Interface. It was bundled with ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon graphics cards, which were REVOLUTIONARY for having the cost savings idea of Graphics AND TV Tuner all-in-ONE! And it even came with a great remote with a touchpad. I have the fondest memories of this piece of software. I hope you enjoy this look back as much as I enjoyed trying to remember them! (Of course, if you remember anything I forgot, let us know in the forums!) I think it was Alan’s blog about Start Menu’s that made me think about the plethora of Home Theater PC Software that has existed over the years, and just how much they’ve changed–and just how similar some of them are. ![]() Having been involved in Home Theater PC’s for over 10 years now, I often reminisce at how this all started and where we are today. For those of you that are familiar with my writings, I often have a case of nostalgia.
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