> Here is what I need help with: > * Get NVIDIA Geforce 550 ti to play high quality HDMI audio like it > does in Windows (it crackles like crazy in Linux) and set up audio > with script in next item below. My last NVIDIA card had the same sound > crackles in Linux. Would a work around be acceptable? Can you run an audio cable separate from the HDMI? > * Make BASH script that changes resolution and mirrors (like TwinView) > DVI monitor and HDMI TV, with xrandr or other CLI tool, to 1280x720 > and then launch media player (I can script well, just need to know > what options to pass to alter the video and audio components). > * Have another script that disables the TV output and sets the desktop > resolution back to native. I will either map this on the remote, run > on media center exit, or have an icon on the desktop. If I were doing this, I would probably have my script either: a) Switch between two monitors. With a single monitor at a time, it may auto-detect the correct resolution or b) Always leave mirror mode on and just change the resolution (though I do see your tearing comment below) I have to reinstall Linux (new computer!) or I'd play around with xrandr and try to give you more specifics Last time I set up a media PC it was with VGA out and I had to set the resolution in xorg.conf. If it comes to that and you need a mode line for xorg.conf, the program you'll be looking for is gtf (http://linux.die.net/man/1/gtf). It took me forever to find that last time, but hopefully you won't need it at all. -- Michael