LinuxMCE is a free, open source add-on to Ubuntu including a 10′ UI, complete whole-house media solution with pvr + distributed media, and the most advanced smarthome solution available. It is stable, easy to use, and requires no knowledge of Linux and only basic computer skills.

The developers announced LinuxMCE 1.0  available on March 15th, claiming it is stable, easy to use, and requires no knowledge of Linux and only basic computer

If you haven’t already installed LinuxMCE, start with the Detailed step-by-step instructions for installing LinuxMCE. Also, it’s strongly recommended you read the short Architecture Intro to understand in general terms how the pieces of LinuxMCE work together.

Another reason to have Linux running in your home. I wonder if it can somehow work with openSUSE and how it compares to MythTV.