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==General FAQ (all platforms)== | == General FAQ (all platforms) == | ||
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big> | :<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big> | ||
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| Question= Original OS vs Linux-based OS | | Question= Original OS vs Linux-based OS | ||
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*To be blunt: Use the [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] option. There are two main distributions in use today: [http://openelec.tv OpenELEC] which is a minimal 'appliance' style Linux distro optimised for the AppleTV hardware (and other HTPC platforms) and [[Crystalbuntu]] which is a slimmed down version of Ubuntu. It might sound scary, but unless you still use some of the original features on the ATV OS, you will be MUCH happier using the linux-os version. Under a Linux-based OS the Apple TV 1 has more power to give to XBMC (due to various technical reasons) which will make XBMC much faster, and has greater support going into the future. It's also the only option if you want to have full 1080P output (Original ATV OS only does 720, which is then upscaled to 1080). | * To be blunt: Use the [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] option. There are two main distributions in use today: [http://openelec.tv OpenELEC] which is a minimal 'appliance' style Linux distro optimised for the AppleTV hardware (and other HTPC platforms) and [[Crystalbuntu]] which is a slimmed down version of Ubuntu. It might sound scary, but unless you still use some of the original features on the ATV OS, you will be MUCH happier using the linux-os version. Under a Linux-based OS the Apple TV 1 has more power to give to XBMC (due to various technical reasons) which will make XBMC much faster, and has greater support going into the future. It's also the only option if you want to have full 1080P output (Original ATV OS only does 720, which is then upscaled to 1080). | ||
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* '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version). | * '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version). | ||
**'''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ||
**'''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ||
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the [[Rii]] or [[Boxee remote]]. | * Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the [[Rii]] or [[Boxee remote]]. | ||
* The ATV1 can also learn remotes in its native settings. XBMC will respond to these learned remotes. See [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3296 here] for instructions. ''(original OS only)'' | * The ATV1 can also learn remotes in its native settings. XBMC will respond to these learned remotes. See [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3296 here] for instructions. ''(original OS only)'' | ||
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==Linux-based OS== | == Linux-based OS == | ||
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ]]''''' | :''See also: '''[[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ]]''''' | ||
{{ATV1 linux warning}} | {{ATV1 linux warning}} | ||
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| Question= Installing XBMC | | Question= Installing XBMC | ||
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*'''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]''' | * '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]''' | ||
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==Original ATV OS== | == Original ATV OS == | ||
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Mac specific FAQ]]''''' | :''See also: '''[[XBMC for Mac specific FAQ]]''''' | ||
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| Question= Installing XBMC | | Question= Installing XBMC | ||
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*'''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1#Original ATV OS]]''' | * '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1#Original ATV OS]]''' | ||
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# Exit XBMC if it’s running. | # Exit XBMC if it’s running. | ||
# Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands: | # Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands: | ||
#:<pre>ssh [email protected]</pre> | #: <pre>ssh [email protected]</pre> | ||
#:<pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher XBMCExpertMode 1</pre> | #: <pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher XBMCExpertMode 1</pre> | ||
#Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder. | # Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder. | ||
#Reboot | # Reboot | ||
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Revision as of 14:43, 27 April 2013
Frequently Asked Questions for the original Apple TV 1 (silver).
- For the Apple TV 2 (black) see: XBMC for iOS specific FAQ.
General FAQ (all platforms)
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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