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Best linux distri for Kodi use? - ozkhan1 - 2020-01-26
I am trying to build an x86 linux machine mainly for tv use and intend to install a linux dist as the base OS. Can you guys recommend the best linux district for Kodi use?
I am trying to avoid LibreELEC, CoreElec etc because I need steam, moonlight gaming, wine and some other standard linux programs which you cannot get with Libreelec (from what I understand)
Thx for hour advice.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - Klojum - 2020-01-26
Simple Ubuntu will do, it's the only PPA supported distro by Kodi.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - ozkhan1 - 2020-01-26
Thanks @Klojum.
Just saw my OP and man it had so many friggin typos. Lol me and my fat fingers. Sorry you had to read through that.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - graysky - 2020-01-26
This is a highly subjective question... use the one you feel most comfortable with. Package managers are a big influence, distro philosophy, support, etc. should also influence your decision.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - ozkhan1 - 2020-01-26
(2020-01-26, 12:14)graysky Wrote: This is a highly subjective question... use the one you feel most comfortable with. Package managers are a big influence, distro philosophy, support, etc. should also influence your decision.
I feel most comfortable with Ubuntu and Mint. But my question, in a broader sense, was to get a feel for what most people in my situation prefer and have experienced in terms of the best Kodi/other linux programs experience, long term support (with an eye on future HDR support, finger crossed) as well as usability.
Thanks.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - graysky - 2020-01-26
Official support is for Ubuntu I believe. Other distros I cannot comment beyond Arch and Arch ARM. Good support there (I actually co-maintain the packages for Arch ARM with a really good partnership with the excellent community here including some of the Kodi team members).
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - fritsch - 2020-01-26
Basically all Linux distributons are welcome here if they don't patch the hell out of kodi :-). But distirubtions specific issues are hard to solve for us.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - speedwell68 - 2020-01-26
Xubuntu or Linux Mint Cinnamon, both represent the right balance between lightness and functionality. I have been using Kodi/XBMC on Ubuntu based distros since 2012 and never had a problem.
RE: Best linux distri for Kodi use? - ozkhan1 - 2020-01-27
Cheers, guys. 🙏