10 foot user interface remote options for Linux

Hi people!
I already posted a topic asking how could i share my music, videos, etc, from my Arch PC to my Arch HTPC.
Now I'd like to hear suggestions about remotes, pros and cons, I've already considered these options:
1 - Buy an IR receiver and a standard remote will do the job (I already got a multifunction remote (which can control up to three devices and I only got a single device), but I'm afraid nowadays there aren't many USB receivers compatible with Linux and most importantly, they must be cheap, a PCI card is not an option since my PC has a half-sized case)
2 - Get a bluetooth USB adapter and control it using my cellphone (probably not very adequate, and it would quickly drain the cellphone's battery)
3 - Get a USB bluetooth adapter, build a Wii USB sensor bar, and buy a WiiMote (more expensive than other options)
I think the better suited option here is the first one, if only someone could recommend me a good IR receiver for Linux, I'd be very thankful)
Anyone has got more ideas? Or suggestions for reducing costs or improving usability about my options?
Thanks everyone!

I have one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … -_-Product
Which works fine with Linux.
Now I also don't use the remote a lot, since I'm running just a regular desktop on my htpc and control the pc through a keyboard with embedded trackpad:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6823111038
(they have both wired and wireless versions of these. I got the wired one with an usb extension cable)
(As a matter of fact, I'm posting this from my htpc )
Last edited by GogglesGuy (2010-11-28 17:45:14)

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