can the linux version run kde

[riversma]

I just recently bought the oem version. I was wondering how do you configure plugins and other functionality without a gui. is there a way to locally change and do updates of drivers . I love the linux box it really enhances the picture and reception, but I would to multitask if the system is not in operation. I would appreciate any linux guru to explain how to use kde along sage linux media server locally.
thanks a great deal

[_Demo_]

You can find some information at http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/kde-config.xml

The current SageTV linux user interface layer doesn't have any easy way to switch out but you could put it in a secondary desktop inside kde.

_Demo_

[phantomfsoc]

just a quick question....
You say it enhances the pic and quality...
What do you mean? For playback or recording?
I'm thinking of rying it out but not too sure yet.
Thanks

[riversma]

Both It enhances the picture qualtiy and playback tremendously. I have a poor cable conection, and I am being honest the Linux version took a crappy conection and made it ook close to a digital hi def. they have some good filters in the software, but be aware the linux oem takes your computer and turns it into a dedicated server.

[flavius]

Originally Posted by riversma

I just recently bought the oem version. I was wondering how do you configure plugins and other functionality without a gui. is there a way to locally change and do updates of drivers . I love the linux box it really enhances the picture and reception, but I would to multitask if the system is not in operation. I would appreciate any linux guru to explain how to use kde along sage linux media server locally.
thanks a great deal

It's been a while, but.
"man runlevel".
Try to get another console ALT-F2 (or higher), depends which one is currently being used. Then you could try to fire up 'xdm &'. Just to see if it's there
This should give you a graphic login screen. Do you know the password for 'root'?
Then 'man kde' to learn how to configure KDE as the window manager (once you have it installed).

[riversma]

I will try when I get home and let you know what transpires
thanks for the help