[NTLUG:Discuss] Application launcher Gui/Button Menu

[steve]

David Simmons wrote:
> 
> 
> Guys,
> 
> I'm looking to setup a Linux box that connects to a
> TV (for video) and you can use a remote control to launch applications
> (something like a MythTV front-end).
> 
> Does anyone have a
> suggestion on the menuing software that I can custom add links to launch
> the programs I would want?
> 
> Seems like you'd also find this as a
> front-end onto a touch-screen or car-based computer system?

The software you want is 'LIRC' (The Linux Infrared Remote
Control Project)

http://sourceforge.net/projects/lirc/