HTPC - Windows 7 with XBMC or XBMC standlone?

HTPC - Windows 7 with XBMC or XBMC standlone?

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#16

2011-11-25, 19:10

jhsrennie Wrote:Wouldn't it be easier to use an OS that you know? Playing with Linux can be fun, but if you just want XBMC to work why not use Windows?

JR

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>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!

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#17

2011-11-25, 19:17

What is the plan? Is it a secondary computer?

Home PC needing Desktop support = Windows PC with XBMC Installed.
Purpose built HTPC? Leave as dedicated = OpenElec, XBMCLive

I have and prefer the latter.

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