A Very Basic Question
The PC Medic in Iowa <[email protected]>
| Newsgroups | gmane.comp.hardware.lirc |
|---|---|
| Message-ID | <CAFM4H7bPCUx3RFG9DRU3i+wHSRQ9jSNa6c8x2QP7DSHmHxN0Fg@mail.gmail.com> |
Greetings to all... I am fairly new to Linux. I am using Mint 18.2. At present I am in the midst of building a home theater PC. I want to be able to use a universal remote control that I have to control its functions to the extent that is possible. My ignorance regarding infrared remote technology is vast. I understand the underlying principles (I think), but I have a very basic question that I would like to have answered. My apologies if it sounds stupid. I will be using a IrDA compliant, generic IR receiver that will connect to the computer via a USB 2.0 port. Does the IR receiver have any kind of driver software that needs to be installed beyond what is already included with Mint 18.2? I thank you all for your patient understanding as I try to develop my knowledge about this very interesting subject. And in that same vein, can any of your recommend an online 'primer' for the topic of Infrared remote control applied to Linux? Thank you! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot