Ubuntu users of HTPCs (home theater personal computers) running Mythtv or Elisa are in for a treat when it comes to the new release of Ubuntu 7.10 code name Gutsy Gibbon. Ubuntu now has a GUI tool for setting up infra red remote controls. This should make for a much easier installation and setup of LIRC.
LIRC and an IR remote can be used to control many more apps than Mythtv and Elisa. I use it for Mplayer, Xine, and Rhythmbox too. Instruction on setting up a IR remote can be found at the Ubuntu Wiki
I have not yet tried out the New Gui tool but I’m looking froward to an easier LIRC install in Gutsy!
