[tarsis]

Hey.

I would like to buy the new Apple Remote (Version 2.0 to be precise) to control XBMC on Ubuntu Linux running on a custom HTPC (NOT a Mac Mini or other Apple hardware).

I understand that I need to set up LIRC and I should make sure that the IR receiver is supported by LIRC. (Is there a better source than http://www.lirc.org/html/table.html ?)

Very basic question about IR: Can I combine any remote control with any (USB) receiver? (Which I doubt.)

Or to be more precise: Which (USB) IR receiver works with the Apple Remote (2.0) and LIRC?

Thanks for any help!