[ubuntu-uk] media centre remote

[richard]

Ronnie Tucker wrote:
> On 16/04/10 18:06, Steve wrote:
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>> On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:32:25 +0100, Kris Douglas<krisdouglas at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
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>>> On 16 April 2010 17:27, Chris Rowson<christopherrowson at gmail.com>  wrote:
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>>>>>> i want a remote to use with a revo running xbmc and boxee on mint, do
>>>>>> they all work or are some better than others? tia richard
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>>>>> If you enable the http server within XBMC you can use any cellphone
>>>>> with
>>>>> Wifi and a browser...
>>>>>
>>>>> Can't comment on using an *actual* remote as never felt the need due to
>>>>> the ability to control the media centre through my mobile...
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>>>> I've heard some say that the PS3 remote is OK for this, as it's
>>>> bluetooth...
>>>>
>>>> Chris
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>>> ps3 remote works, you can also use hauppage remotes if you have a card
>>> in. Most MCE compatible remotes work.
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>> http://popey.com/blog/2009/08/06/acer-aspire-revo-ubuntu-boxee-and-remote-control/
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> I used Popey's tutorial to get Boxee running but used a cheapo £5 
> CyberLink (USB) remote and it worked quite well with XBMC and Boxee.
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Thanks to everyone for their replies. I have also been using popey's
blog, but I didn't want to buy one which wouldn't work, especialy one
with microsoft on it, as I am  also trying to convert the wife.