MediaPortal, one of the more popular open-source and free HTPC software programs released the 1.1.0 (beta) version of MediaPortal 1. This beta version is a work in progress that will move MediaPortal 1 towards a December 2009 final RC release version. Many changes are included and it should "shore-up" this version of MediaPortal that we've all come to know.
Significant New Features and Changes Include:
Major changes in this BETA are:
- WebEPG is now included as a plugin for TV-Server
- RTSP Streaming IP can be changed in TV-Server configuration
(This is useful if the default port is in use by any other application.) - New OSD's have been slightly reworked and finished
- TV-Server configuration has been reworked in some areas to enhance the usability, like new tuningformats and simplified scan dialog
- Options have been added to TV-Server and MediaPortal Configuration to allow to disable and enable Microsoft MediaCenter Services
(This is required for TV-Server and Microsoft MCE Remote to work properly.) - Various memory leaks have been fixed in MediaPortal
- Various fixes for the Topbar in MediaPortal
- Improved Windows 7 compatibility
- Solved problems caused by IPv6 in TV-Server (only IPv4 is supported!)
- Added dvb-s2 support for ProfRed Cards
- Added CI menu support for Twinhan/Terratec tuner cards
- Improved TV error handling for better user experience
- CI menu and messages are automatically enabled now
- A few more features have been added to the SkinEngine
- Audio seek with different speeds for BASS player
- E-AC3 / DD+ audio stream type support for TV
As the MediaPortal team continues to finish up this final version of MediaPortal 1 this year, the focus for developers moves to MediaPortal 2, the next generation of MediaPortal. While MediaPortal 2 is a long ways off, they do plan to release public "test" versions of MediaPortal 2 eventually so everyone can get a feel for what it will look like.
For more information, the complete changelog and download links head to the MediaPortal Website
