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Overview
The MX-760HD is a high definition media player with the ability to play files from a local hard drive, USB-attached storage or network shares. It is capable of playing several popular movie and music formats including DivX and MP3.
The operating system that runs on the MX-760HD is a customised version of uClinux kernel (also known as Embedded Linux) and busybox (as well as other pieces of software).
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Setup & configuration how-to's
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Firmware
- Where to obtain the firmware
- How to choose which firmware best suits your needs
- How to update the firmware
- How to fix a failed firmware update (debricking)
- How to perform a factory reset - The MX-760HD manual is incorrect!
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Networking Configuration
- How to configure file sharing on Windows XP
- How to configure the MX-7x0HD for wireless networking
- How to set up the MX-7x0HD for file management from a networked PC
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Storage
- Media storage options - make the choice that's right for you
- Hard drive configuration & troubleshooting
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Media Content
- How to create a personalised playlist of internet radio stations
- How to create a mp3 playlist
- How to create backups of DVDs for viewing on the MX-7x0HD
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Analysis of the Mvix MX-760HD
- Information on what hardware is seen by the Linux kernel
- Information on the MX-7x0HD firmware supplied by Unicorn
- Analysis of /tmp on a live system
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Hacking: Changing default configurations & adding new functionality
- Installation of the toolchain and compilation of a simple "hello world" program
- Enabling the telnetd server
- Compiling ftpd, httpd and other useful things
- Extending or replacing busybox on the MX-7x0HD
- How to transfer files to the internal hard drive
- How to mount NFS shares on your MX-7x0HD
- How to mount CIFS shares on your MX-7x0HD
- How to determine XiMeta NDAS ID
- ROMFS extraction and repackaging
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Other
- Wishlist for software not found in Unicorn's firmwares
- Cool Peripherals
- Modding the MX-7x0HD hardware
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Successors
- New improved model MX-780HD is available with HDMI output and SATA drive compatibility
- The next-generation MX-800HD, as displayed at Cebit 2008, is rumoured to be 'coming soon' with full H.264 capability
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Popular resources
- www.mvixusa.com - Official American Mvix site with firmware, FAQs & How-to's
- www.mvix.net - Official international site for forum & firmware downloads
- www.mvix.co.za - Official South African site for firmware & downloads
- www.mvix.eu - Official European Mvix site
- www.kolbu.com - Unofficial site for hacks, tricks & mods
- www.doom9.org - Tips on ripping and backing up your movie collection
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Popular Software
- DVD Shrink - Rip your DVD collection to your Hard Drive
- Auto GK - Rip and compress your DVD collection
- Playlist Creator - Create mp3 playlists
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