[jo3stevens]

Hey

I recently formatted my XBMCBuntu PC with a fresh copy of Ubuntu Desktop 16.04 and the latest stable Kodi

I followed this guide set up Kodi to autostart using systemd:
http://www.richud.com/wiki/Ubuntu_Minimal_KODI_Install

The autostart works, but only the laptop display is working. I have a TV connected via HDMI and want Kodi to use that. I assume it's something to do with Kodi loading before the graphics driver, or that the graphics aren't working properly without the window manager.

I was reading about Xorg, and tried the command nvidia-xconfig which created me an xorg.config file and now Kodi doesn't boot on startup anymore.

I'm a bit of a Linux noob so any help here appreciated.

Cheers
Joe

[fritsch]

You need special permission to run the xserver as root, see: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=231955 search for "needs_root_rights" and don't forget to install the legacy package.

[jo3stevens]

You need special permission to run the xserver as root, see: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=231955 search for "needs_root_rights" and don't forget to install the legacy package.

I already have the legacy package and needs_root_rights set. The difference in that link though is its started openbox and the openbox start script seems to define the monitor before starting kodi. Perhaps that will work for me.

[fritsch]

I don't think so.

[jo3stevens]

I don't think so.

I have Kodi auto booting again via the systemd script. It's just not allowing me to switch it to HDMI and watch on my TV. Do I have to set up something specific in my xorg.config?

[fritsch]

When kodi's System -> Video Settings does not work, then yes - hack an xorg.conf for the binary blob.