2008-06-19, 03:03
Hi all. I'm trying to build a dedicated HTPC using OSXBMC on a brand new Mac Mini Intel core 2 duo 1.83mhz.
What I want: I want the computer to boot up straight into OSXBMC in fullscreen mode with no mouse or keyboard attached (I intend on using the included mac IR remote). I also want to share my source folder over my network so that I can drag and drop movies I've downloaded from my other Windows computers in my house straight into the OS X directory. And lastly I want to be able to push out some 1080i HD.
Problems thus far:
When booting there is an annoying light blue screen that shows up when the desktop is loading. I was hoping to just make the deesktop a blank black background with menu bar and dock hidden so it looks as though the computer is loading straight into OSXBMC.
Whenever I boot up without the keyboard and mouse hooked up OS X pops up an annoying "Searching for bluetooth keyboard/mouse" window. Anyone know how to get rid of that?
I'm using the xTV skin - when XBMC loads I see the menu and THEN the startup video runs... is there anyone to get the startup video to run immediately after OSXBMC loads so it doesn't look awkward?
Lastly, I've found the mac mini remote finicky and not quick to respond... I'm hoping to find something at least comperable to the standard Xbox remote. Anyone know of third party remotes that work with the built in mac mini IR receiver?
All help is appreciated and before anyone says it - yes. I realize that OSXBMC is still in the development phase so I know I'm not going to be able to get EVERYTHING I want...
What I want: I want the computer to boot up straight into OSXBMC in fullscreen mode with no mouse or keyboard attached (I intend on using the included mac IR remote). I also want to share my source folder over my network so that I can drag and drop movies I've downloaded from my other Windows computers in my house straight into the OS X directory. And lastly I want to be able to push out some 1080i HD.
Problems thus far:
When booting there is an annoying light blue screen that shows up when the desktop is loading. I was hoping to just make the deesktop a blank black background with menu bar and dock hidden so it looks as though the computer is loading straight into OSXBMC.
Whenever I boot up without the keyboard and mouse hooked up OS X pops up an annoying "Searching for bluetooth keyboard/mouse" window. Anyone know how to get rid of that?
I'm using the xTV skin - when XBMC loads I see the menu and THEN the startup video runs... is there anyone to get the startup video to run immediately after OSXBMC loads so it doesn't look awkward?
Lastly, I've found the mac mini remote finicky and not quick to respond... I'm hoping to find something at least comperable to the standard Xbox remote. Anyone know of third party remotes that work with the built in mac mini IR receiver?
All help is appreciated and before anyone says it - yes. I realize that OSXBMC is still in the development phase so I know I'm not going to be able to get EVERYTHING I want...