About
Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu derivative focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV system similar to Knoppmyth or Mythdora. At the time, it is not a Canonical sanctioned project because of the licensing on several of the MythTV dependencies. Mythbuntu can be used to install a stand alone frontend, backend, or combination of the two. Unlike Knoppmyth and Mythdora, Mythbuntu keeps close ties with Ubuntu and everything done in Mythbuntu is given back to the Ubuntu Community. This allows easy conversions from a desktop to a standalone and back. The development cycle of Mythbuntu closely follows that of Ubuntu, releasing every six months approximately two weeks after Ubuntu releases.
Desktop
Mythbuntu uses the XFCE4 desktop. All unnecessary applications such
as OpenOffice, Evolution, and a full Gnome desktop are not installed
for a Mythbuntu installation. At any time, a user may choose to install
ubuntu-desktop, kubuntu-desktop, or xubuntu-desktop and add a full desktop onto their installation. This is done via the Mythbuntu Control Centre.
Mythbuntu-Control-Centre
The Mythbuntu Control Centre is a GUI used to configure the system. From here you can select what kind of system (Backend, Frontend, Both) you want. You can also install different desktops such as ubuntu-desktop and kubuntu-desktop. Install Plugins, configure MySQL, set passwords, install proprietary drivers, proprietary codecs, setup remote controls, and a range of other bells and whistles all from one conveinient program. MCC is the cat's pajamas.
Code
The Mythbuntu team works closely with all of the relevant package
maintainers in Ubuntu to make sure that our changes, customizations,
and enhancements are included within Ubuntu for other users, teams, and
projects to take advantage of. Also, all scripts used for our build
process are GPL licensed and available to anyone interested on our
launchpad bzr branch at https://code.launchpad.net/~mythbuntu