mythtv-backend systemd configuration [SOLVED]

[fraserspur]

I recently updated from mythbuntu 14.04 to Ubuntu 16.04 and mythtv 0.29 using the mythbuntu repo.

After upgrading I want to change the backend to use --logpath /var/log/mythtv for logging but found my system has two different systemd files - /lib/systemd/system/mythtv-backend.service and /etc/systemd/system/mythbackend.service, the file in /lib specifies syslog and the file in /etc specifies logpath.

I found the 'Systemd mythbackend Configuration' page that states 'it's ok to have one in /lib/systemd/system and one in /etc/systemd/system that overrides it as long as the names are identical'.

If I rename /etc/systemd/system/mythbackend.service to mythtv-backend.service athen the backend won't start. The two files are quite different.


My question is, do I need both files and if I do, which should I edit to modify backend startup?

[bill6502]

Hi,

The Wiki version should really be customized to your liking, never just copied. It's easier
to copy the /lib version to /etc and making the logging change there. Never alter the
one in /lib as the package managers could release a new version that would stomp on
your changes. Don't forget; sudo systemctl daemon-reload when you're done.

[fraserspur]

Thanks bill6502, will do.