2009-01-04, 13:16
skyguy1977 Wrote:I'm new to the Linux (Ubuntu/Intrepid) universe. I installed XBMC without problem. However when I click on the icon to run it, I have a problem. The software flashes a small blank window for less than a second and poof its gone. That's it. I have reinstalled XBMC more than once, but I get the same result every time.
I'm wondering if my machine isn't capable of running the software. I have an ATI Radoen 9800 Pro graphics card and I haven't been able to get all the drivers running. I can't even turn on the simple "desktop effects" mode. With that being said, am I missing anything? Any help is appreciated. I plan on trying XBMC on my PC before installing it on my original xbox.
I only run NVIDIA cards BUT I had the same issue with Mythbuntu, I updated to 2.6.28-ultimate kernel and when I rebooted XBMC would not load same issue as you, as soon as I installed/activated the NVIDIA driver and rebooted all was fine. So I am wondering if it is something to do with your driver not being installed properly.
Dave