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DIY linux-based MP3 player Appliance

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the for-the-do-it-yourself dept.

An anonymous reader submitted "LinuxDevices.com has just published an interesting how-to article about converting a GCT-Allwell set-top box into a linux-based TV set-top MP3 player. As a helpful aside it does useful things like email and web browsing through your TV. Looks like a fun project. A related article shows how to turn the same set top box into a router."

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  1. Here's a novel concept! by thejake316 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Why, if you want a set-top mp3 player (why I have no idea) don't you just buy an Apex DVD player and burn mp3's on CDs? It works quite well. And why, if you need a router, don't you just BUY one? There's plenty out there that are actually DESIGNED to be routers, and some are very good deals.

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  2. Re:Wow, this is really cool. by kochsr · · Score: 2, Insightful

    this guy purchased the box (for $500) you can buy an audiotron for $275, which is database driven... but has no display