difference xbmc and xbmc-standalone
#1
Hello,

First of all apologize for my English, it is not my native language.
(thanks Google translate)

I googled a lot but could not find an explanation about the difference between the standalone version and the normal version from XBMC.
The computer where I want to install XBMC is mainly used as mediacenter, but sometimes also for browsing the internet.

Is the standalone-version less sources-consuming?
Or is the standalone-version the better choice if your computer is only used as mediacenter?
Do I need the normal version for having acces to all features?
The normal version is 'arch-independent'. Has it to do with Linux Arch? So, if you dont have Arch-Linux you have to use that version?
Only found an explanation for 'transitional package' which is necessary if the next release has another name. So you should say: always use that one.
?? http://askubuntu.com/questions/20377/wha...l-packages

I' m confused.
Can someone make it more clear?

If you need more information, please let me know.
Thanks in advance
Quentin
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#2
normal version i assume what you mean is the one you have to install over your o/s
the stand alone version is built over Ubuntu linux and auto starts when you boot it
if you exit xbmc in the stand alone version you end up in Ubuntu where you can install linux apps or browse the web ect. or do anything linux does
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