2015-03-14, 04:01
Hi everyone. Long long time Kodi user here, familiar with Linux. I currently have an Android set top HTPC device. I am debating about purchasing either a Raspberry Pi 2, or the Odroid-c1. I have read through their various forums here and understand the pros and cons to both. My needs are simple really - the device is connected straight to my TV via HDMI, I play Divx rips off of an external USB HD, occasionally stream stuff thru XBMC. Remote is an airmouse thru USB, no CEC.
I am looking at installing a full linux OS on the device - either Raspbian or Lubuntu ARM, and then XBMC on top of that. From what I can tell, either machine will serve my needs pretty well. I like the idea of supporting the RPi vision, mostly open hardware etc, but I also like having the option of installing Android on the C1.
Basically I'm wondering if support/new builds will be better supported in ARM linux, or Android, going into the future... where do you guys think future development is going?
Thanks!
I am looking at installing a full linux OS on the device - either Raspbian or Lubuntu ARM, and then XBMC on top of that. From what I can tell, either machine will serve my needs pretty well. I like the idea of supporting the RPi vision, mostly open hardware etc, but I also like having the option of installing Android on the C1.
Basically I'm wondering if support/new builds will be better supported in ARM linux, or Android, going into the future... where do you guys think future development is going?
Thanks!