So what is different in OpenViX Zeus then ?The main difference is core of the image or the OE (Open Embedded); this has undergone a lot of changes, updates and fixes. As a user you should not notice any differences between OpenViX 3.0 and OpenViX Zeus. (i.e. there are no real functional differences. But as the last release is now over 3 months ago, several updates have been implemented).
FeaturesAutoBouquetsMaker ( ABM )Allows you to setup and automate the process of creating and maintaining a region specific channel bouquets for Sky (UK), Freesat (UK) and Sky Ireland (plus some European providers)
VIX EPG (includes CrossEPG 0.7.4)Quite simply, OpenViX offers the best EPG experience of any Enigma2 based image bar none !!
Includes Graphical EPG, Text mode, Infobar EPG and Bouquet list graphical EPG modes
Video PlaybackAll EPG screens are now available while watching a recording, for easy switching back to live TV or setting timers.
Channel SelectionSupport added to change font sizes and number of rows.
Support added to have a 3rd event showing (Skin dependent)
Support added to display start time and end time for all events shown.
Quick PiP-ZAPSupport added to open PiP directly via long-Up/Down. Also zapping in PiP can be done via long CH+/-.
EPG Selection Added help screen to all epg selection screens.
Added support to change font sizes and number of rows.
Language Selection Added English (UK) to available languages.
Translations Added support for English (UK).
Sorting You may now sort Menus, Settings and Plugin Browsers alphabetically.
Network BrowserUses less memory duringscan.
Moved to new Setup Mounts screen.
OpenwebifNew style webif now accessed using default port 80
Old style webif still available if required for use with certain PC signal meters and Fancontrol 2
About Screen
Added network info.Plugins As part of streamlining the image, removed NFS, AFP, Samba, OpenVPN, Inadyn, MiniDLNA & uShare from default image (can now be installed/de-installed through Network setup screen)
On Screen Hints Now available as options are selected.
Instant Record From channel list, EPG or current channel.
Enhanced Movie List FeaturesIt is now optional to play next movie, when a movie reaches the end. Configure in menu of movie selection screen.
Known issuesCrossepg bug when running XEPGDB and XMLTV within Crossepg. The software will not successfully download data from these sources due to incompatibility of crossepg and newer libraries within OE2.
Button MappingsShort Red** & *** - Show current channel EPG info (ViX Single EPG).
Long Red ** & *** - Sort single EPG info when in channel list.
Short Green** & *** - Timers.
Long Green*** - AutoTimer Timers.
Short Yellow*** - EPG Search.
Long Yellow*** - Instant IMDB Database search on the current programme.
Short Blue - Extensions.
Long Blue*** - Plugins Menu.
EPG - Opens ViX EPG.
Left/Right** - Opens ViX QuickEPG.
Left/Right** - Opens ViX QuickEPG.
Up/Down** - Open Full Screen Channel List.
TV Button** - Open Full Screen Channel List.
Long TV Button - Open Bouquets List.
** Can be changed in ViX Menu
*** Can be turned off in ViX MenuSpecial ThanksRytec - for his continued support.
Ocram for his Picon sets
All developers for their plugins used in the feeds of this image.
All of the ViX Beta team for their hours of testing and dedication on getting this image working.
Rob van der Does, Belierzz, Rimas, Henkka, Huevos, Raivo, Eesatfan, Zartmy, Trial, Stig-O & June8 for their translation work
Huevos for his work on blindscan
Gennart1 for dvb-as102 support
Markus625 for skin ViXBMC
Scwheeler for his work on the MetrixHD skin mods
Rob van der Does for his skins, Magic Hd and Light
Delagroov for his skins Magic Hd Night/No
Note:
Not all 3rd party plugins have been tested or are guaranteed to be compatible.
Requests
If anyone is interested in doing any translation work for the plugins and the image itself, please contact either Andyblac or Sicilian