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A few days after Ubunru 8.10 was released the Mythbunru 8.10 came out. The main features of that release are following:

• Mythbuntu-log-grabber – This app grabs specific log files into a single area and can upload them to pastebin for easy troubleshooting
• Auto Partitioner now creates a XFS filesystem for recordings
• Mousepad, a GUI editor is now installed by default (similar to gedit)
• Wubi now supports Mythbuntu
• Apple trailer plugin is now packaged and available
• Website now has link to Mythbuntu in the news
• New Mythbuntu-testing PPA at https://launchpad.net/~mythbuntu-testing/+archive (contains some packages for gutsy, hardy, and intrepid)

The full release note for the Mythbuntu 8.10 is available here, download instructions here, bugs can be reported here.

Personally I don’t use MythTV (my favourite PVR software is VDR). But I see that it’ll have at least two competitors in the nearest future: XBMC and Boxee. Both look very attractive. The only one important missed feature is PVR. But it’s gonna be implemented soon.

[via MythTV News]