[tinker]

egonwilzer:

So far, there is no desktop Linux distribution for the Geniatech ATVs. All the Geniatech boxes have Amlogic SoCs (System on Chip). There has been a lot more work on desktop Linux for the Rockchip SoCs.

This thread details a way to dual boot desktop Linux from an SD card using the Rockchip SoC:

https://plus.google.com/+IanMORRISON/posts/LaWnacNUQHb

Because Rockchip boxes have access to a desktop Linux, they don't need a stand alone XBMC, they just use the Linux version of XBMC for Linux desktop. Since Amlogic boxes don't have a Linux desktop, folks have concentrated on stand alone Linux/XBMC versions.

If you find a functioning desktop Linux for Amlogic boxes, let us know because we would be interested.

tinker