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Mythbuntu 7.10 Public Beta

Written by Michael Larabel in Multimedia on 3 October 2007 at 08:05 PM EDT. Add A Comment

The beta of Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" was released last week and now arriving is the first beta of Mythbuntu 7.10. Mythbuntu is the Ubuntu derivative designed for HTPCs (Home Theater PCs) and media PCs with MythTV being its key package. Some of the key Mythbuntu 7.10 Beta packages include turning to Xfce as opposed to OpenBox, Network Manager is now included, ubuntu-mythtv-frontend is now used, and new mythbuntu-control-centre features. Some of the other changes include a new GTK theme, enhanced LIRC support for USB devices, and new usplash artwork. Mythbuntu can also be installed via an existing Ubuntu installation. More information is available in the Mythbuntu 7.10 Public Beta release notes.

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