Hello everybody .
I'm new here and I have a question (and I couldn't find the answer using the search tool).
I have a working PC running OSX 10.5.6. A would use an Apple Remote Control with FrontRow. I saw that it use IR to communicate with the computer. So, here is my question:
Which IR receiver should I use for the Apple Remote Control? Does it must be USB?

Thanks in advance.

I'm very interested by any answer as well !
I've got an Apple Remote (got it with my Universal dock) and I've got an IR receiver plugged into my motherboard.

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Config : Intel Quad-Core Q8200 - Motherboard : GA-EG43-S2H - 2 GB RAM PC2-8500 - SATA Hard drive - Nvidia 9600 GT
Distribution : 10.6 Retail

I found this documentation on how to build a PC-USB infra-red receiver.
It seems that it work for 38 kHz remote controls, but does the Apple Remote Control uses this frequency?

found a bit of info
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache...&client=safari

this works with a few recivers and remotes

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ok, what you need is a IR receiver, Apple remote and software. There was one little app called Mira, but it's not working in Leopard. I'm using Remote Buddy, which is a great app. It supports a lot of different receivers. I'm using a MCE IR receiver from HP, but any eHome MCE receiver should work. They're cheap. I suggest getting a microsoft or HP one. With Remote Buddy you can use the remote in many different applications, also you can emulate e a keyboard or a mouse You can also use a Wii remote.

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You can buy an ATI remote wonder from ATI. I have 2 of them here. It will run front row and other programs, works as a mouse, launch DVD player and do F keys. you can get them from ATI, they have mac drivers on their web site.

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