Software

Which HTPC or Media Center software? Candidates are:

• MythTV: website here
  
• MCE: website here
  
• VMC: website here
  
• MediaPortal: website here
  
• LinuxMCE: website here
  
• DVBViever: website here
  
• GB-PVR: website here
  
• Sage TV: website here
  

Can you suggest any other? Am I going to use just free software, or pay Micro$oft, et al? Which application will support my hardware? Which is best?