2009-07-22, 21:19
Does the default install of XBMC Live have enough resources installed to run any applications other than XBMC?
I'm looking to install Firefox, but is there any point trying with a XBMC Live installation? (is there a windowed environment, or appropriate APIs for Firefox to function?)
If so, can anyone give some Linux-newbie tips on firstly how to install Firefox on XBMC Live, and secondly, some tips on how to set-up Launcher to launch Firefox?
I think that this kind of info would be greatly appreciated by a lot of new users, and would set the stage for "self-reliance" form then on!
As an observation, there are very few comprehensive "guides" on the XBMC Live forums. There seems to be an assumption of skill that is usually far beyond the actual audience, based on questions and comments posted. Answers from "experts" also tend toward the cryptic, with almost no background or explanation.
Conversely, I have found that forums related to XBOX hacking, softmods, etc. have extraordinarily detailed guides, filled with photos, screenshots, and background info. Dunno if it's a geeky Linux mindset, but there is a distinct difference!
Thanks.
I'm looking to install Firefox, but is there any point trying with a XBMC Live installation? (is there a windowed environment, or appropriate APIs for Firefox to function?)
If so, can anyone give some Linux-newbie tips on firstly how to install Firefox on XBMC Live, and secondly, some tips on how to set-up Launcher to launch Firefox?
I think that this kind of info would be greatly appreciated by a lot of new users, and would set the stage for "self-reliance" form then on!
As an observation, there are very few comprehensive "guides" on the XBMC Live forums. There seems to be an assumption of skill that is usually far beyond the actual audience, based on questions and comments posted. Answers from "experts" also tend toward the cryptic, with almost no background or explanation.
Conversely, I have found that forums related to XBOX hacking, softmods, etc. have extraordinarily detailed guides, filled with photos, screenshots, and background info. Dunno if it's a geeky Linux mindset, but there is a distinct difference!
Thanks.