Ok some information

My MCE remote model number is GP-IR02BK
Im using LinuxMint 11
From what I understand my IR receiver on my laptop is an ite8708
I could be wrong so my laptop is an asus G50Vt

the extent of what i've done is
I ran sudo apt-get install lirc
I replaced /etc/lirc/lirc.conf with this file http://lircconfig.commandir.com/lirc...iewremote=1118

Long story short I have no idea whats next or if what i've done this far will work, I would like to make this remote work with Elisa or any other good Media center linux applications you can recommend me,

I Would really appreciate some help, thanx in advanced

Can you move your mouse pointer using the remote? I know XBMC has a good track record of working with remote controls out of the box.

I installed XBMC and no luck, really like the program tho

Try this link. It's for Mythtv but there are tests you can perform to check if your remote is configured/working correctly.

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/MCE_Remote

I must be fortunate in that my 'no-name' remote just works in Mandriva with no additional software required.