Script to configure lirc

#!/bin/bash

sudo dpkg-reconfigure lirc

echo "Running mythbuntu-lircrc-generator..."

mythbuntu-lircrc-generator

echo "Adding extra include files..."

echo "include ~/.lirc/irexec" >> ~/.lircrc
echo "include ~/.lirc/irxevent" >> ~/.lircrc

Ubuntu 8.10 USB boot creator

Looks like the problem (or part of) with USB boot in 8.04 is fixed

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/casper/+bug/219192

Not sure if it is enough to update the system or new CD is need (8.04.3)

Or daily build:

http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/hardy/

Edit: I tested and it works fine.

xbmc session

Ok.

Finally found out how the get the xbmc session to work in ubuntu.

An extra package is needed:

sudo apt-get install xbmc-standalone

Someone need to add that to the wiki.