[WelMac] non-iSight iMac G5 2Ghz + FrontRow + external monitor hack + long Cat-5 cable with RCS connectors = joy (+ more ram)

[Jo Booth]

So...

The new DivX codec beta works with QT 7.
http://labs.divx.com/archives/000061.html
FrontRow uses QT 7.

FrontRow is available "in the wild" for non-iMac's (and old iMacs),  
and works well..
http://www.tuaw.com/2005/10/24/reader-video-front-row-on-a-mac-mini/

I have successfully applied the dual-monitor hack on my iMac, and  
currently have a TV connected in the lounge to it via a 15m CAT-5  
cable that was previously feeding the old TV (PII/233 mmx Compaq + TV  
tuner + linux).  I just need to hook in sound... the 3.1 is connected  
to the Mac at present, and the remamin 2.0 is still attached to the  
(now) Dead DVD player in the lounge.

I'll await this weekend with glee.

All I need now is a Apple Remote and Receiver:
The Apple Remote can control your iPod...
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore? 
productLearnMore=MA128G%2FA and
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/ 
StoreReentry.wo?productLearnMore=MA045G%2FA


mmm.

-Jo

PS: I *won't* be present at the next meeting (Mon 31st - 7pm) to do a  
presentation on iCal and Organising your life becuase I forgot I was  
booked then.  I'll try to put together a presentation anyway...