What software required for a HTPC?

[Furton]

I'll be using Vista HP 64bit on my HTPC when the parts arrive, however I thought it would be a good idea to start downloading the necessary software now.

I think I'm going to go with Media Portal instead of Vista MCE as I have a lot of ripped TV series & films (legal off my DVD's) and I can't see a good way to orgonise them in Vista MCE.

It will be used for playing music, playing HD-DVD & Blue-Ray films, playing .avi files and recording/watching TV.

I usually just install DivX and AC97 codec, will I be okay with them two or need any others?

 

[Furton]

what do you mean, don't know how to organise videos?

My Videos\'Show name'\Series#\episode# & name.avi

That's how my tv series are orgonised i.e.

TV Series\My Name is Earl\Season 1\1-Pilot.avi

My movies are sorted as

\Movies\Movie Name\Movie name.avi

People have mentioned My Movies (http://www.mymovies.dk/) is this what your referring to?