Can someone suggest a front end for me?

**Dominik** · 07-14-2004, 07:18 AM

Hey guys, can anyone recommend a good front end for me? I will be running WinXP on an Epia 800 with 512mb ram and 6gb hdd.

Now here's the catch - i have no plans to get a touchscreen, and all the apps i've seen/tested seem to be optimised for touchscreen control. So i need an app which can be easily controlled using an IR Remote control, or an 18 key USB Numeric pad.

Oh, and i *really* like how Media Engine replaces the Explorer shell. But it seems so hard to use without a touchscreen/mouse!

Any suggestions?

**GruvThang** · 07-14-2004, 08:03 AM

get a trackball, maybe?

**Needstorage** · 07-14-2004, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Dominik

Oh, and i *really* like how Media Engine replaces the Explorer shell. But it seems so hard to use without a touchscreen/mouse!

Try other frontends, replace the explorer-shell yourself.

Modify the "Shell" key in
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\System]
or in
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\System]
to whatever you want it to be.

**Rizz** · 07-14-2004, 08:22 AM

I use media engine with a usb numpad and it works great. Just use the setup feature to assign the functions to the keys.

**hijinks21** · 07-14-2004, 08:25 AM

i used ME with a remote.. worked just fine

**Dominik** · 07-14-2004, 08:37 AM

NeedStorage - thanks! i didnt realise that was all there was to it!

I have a trackball, but its not easy to use while driving, and you have to keep your eyes on the screen. I like the idea of using a numeric pad because it would be easy to memorise the buttons etc...

I'll try ME out again... I only tried with the trackball (and it seemed hard!)