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XBMCbuntu is a combination XBMC/operating system for use on PCs that are mainly just running XBMC. It is an alternative to installing Windows or a larger (and sometimes more complicated) Linux-based OS.
Hardware requirements
XBMCbuntu should work with the general hardware requirements for Linux:
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Note: There´s no 304.xxx driver for Ubuntu 18.04 available anymore from the "Graphic Drivers"-ppa. Users who are using GeForce 6-series cards should either stay on an older Ubuntu version or use newer cards |
Installing
1 | Getting and downloading XBMCbuntu Download from: http://xbmc.org/download/
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2 | Creating a bootable USB drive from iso XBMCbuntu comes in an ISO form that can be burned to an optical disc. It can also be formatted to a USB drive, as mentioned in the next section. For complete instructions on how to acquire, create a bootable usb flash drive, boot or install to/from see:
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Updating / Upgrading or Changing XBMC version
This page below contain all rounded up FAQ regarding upgrading/updating or changing XBMC packages via the Team XBMC ppas as well as useful information for those just starting out with Linux or XBMCbuntu/Kodibuntu
Upgrading XBMCBuntu OS
Current XBMCbuntu is based on a LTS release (long term release) which is supported for 5 years, this means that you wont require to upgrade the OS base in order to obtain updated or upgrade application packages.
See Current Ubuntu releases if your current distro is listed under End of life table, you will need to upgrade your OS to a supported release.
However should you need to upgrade the OS base a quick how-to follows. XBMCbuntu FAQ
XBMCbuntu F.A.Q.
This area covers basic Frequently Asked Questions and contains relevant information regarding XBMCbuntu that may be useful to users just starting out with Linux or XBMCbuntu.
Subjects covered by XBMCbuntu F.A.Q. are, but not limited to:
- Upgrading drivers
- Handling backups
- Troubleshooting
Login
To login locally or over SSH
username: xbmc
password: none
Basic use
XBMCbuntu can boot directly into XBMC or it can also boot into a desktop mode for using applications such as a web browser.
Media center
XBMCbuntu contains XBMC for Linux compiled with the 'standalone' mode, this enabled certain functions that are not available in normal XBMC installations (Windows, Mac Linux), these functions include Power Management, and Network Management.
Using desktop mode
Common Issues
- Main page: common issues