2010-08-03, 10:15
While trying to spec out a HTPC, I came to the conclusion that XBMC Live seemed the best method to get an introdction to XBMC and keep the price down.
I don't know my way around Linux but I am confident with command lines and editing configs and scripts as long as I'm following directions. With all that in mind I think Live is the way to go.
I intend to install live on the HTPC Hard Disk. The questions I have are pretty basic (I hope). Is there a way to shell out of XBMC to the Linux OS ? I want to be able to run Skype at certain times. My research shows know Skype add-on for XBMC but as long there is an easy way to launch skype I can survive.
Same with a browser session, is there an add on that will launch firefox or chrome ? Or again an easier way to shell out and run the browser ?
Thanks in advance.
I don't know my way around Linux but I am confident with command lines and editing configs and scripts as long as I'm following directions. With all that in mind I think Live is the way to go.
I intend to install live on the HTPC Hard Disk. The questions I have are pretty basic (I hope). Is there a way to shell out of XBMC to the Linux OS ? I want to be able to run Skype at certain times. My research shows know Skype add-on for XBMC but as long there is an easy way to launch skype I can survive.
Same with a browser session, is there an add on that will launch firefox or chrome ? Or again an easier way to shell out and run the browser ?
Thanks in advance.