2009-08-16, 09:24
Quote:What files do I need to install? And how do I enter the gui from the prompt line after exiting XBMC?
sudo apt-get install gnome-core
startx
Quote:What files do I need to install? And how do I enter the gui from the prompt line after exiting XBMC?
Quote:Do you have any suggestions?Not except the obvious: Do you have NVIDIA correctly installed? Do xbmc works correctly already?
Quote:Minimal CD +
sudo apt-get -y install xorg gnome-core
= working desktop
No drivers needed.
Quote:So anybody can help me please?If you are using SVN there seem to be a probem with digital passtrough for the moment. Maybe this is related to that. You could revert to an older version.
Quote:I just installed xbmc using this tutorial on a fresh install of ubuntu 9.04 (full) desktop on my new Revo1.
Quote:1. Download the Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope minimal cd from here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...tion/MinimalCD
Note: Please use the 32-bit CD.
Quote:im stuck at step 2 whats HTPC?I don't normally express myself like this... But you ARE joking?
Quote:btw if i install this can i still go to firefox and stuff?Yes, but I do not recommend it for you. Install a normal ubuntu desktop then follow the basic guide on the wiki to add xbmc.
ralph9994 Wrote:huh what?? thats is what the guide is about.. lolNo it's not what this guide is about. This guide is about installing only the essential elements of Ubuntu in order to get XBMC to work. Therefore, X is installed, but no window manager. No window managers e.g. Gnome, KDE, etc, then no Firefox. What did you think the word "minimal" in the title meant?
normal ubuntu desktop thing and then xbmc.
srry its kinda new for me.
Quote:1. Download the Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope minimal cd from here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...tion/MinimalCDIf you have not used this CD you are not following the guide. It is not the same as the desktop CD.
Note: Please use the 32-bit CD.
Quote:im stuck at step 2 whats HTPC?HTPC means Home Theatre Personal Computer (PC). The guide is referering to the hardware you intend to install xbmc to.
Quote:btw if i install this can i still go to firefox and stuff?It is possible but require some manual not fully documented tinkering in Linux, better you start with a normal installation until you have learned a little Linux.
vikjon0 Wrote:Ok, maybe it is not clear to everyone and I do not want to promote bad attitude in the forum. (there is enough of that).
There are about 3 main types of installations:
1) "Normal" install xbmc on top of a standard Ubuntu and keep desktop etc. If you want this do not use this guide or anything else related to xbmcbuntu or live.This is the official guide:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=HOW-TO_insta...ep-by-step
I am afraid someone named it "minimal" and in the forum minimal normally means xbmcbuntu/live like installation with no desktop. Ignore the titel, this guide is for normal installation. With desktop.
2) XBMC Live. Run xbmc out of the box from CD/USB or install it to disk. Very good solution but the installer can only install on the whole disk and it will wipe any other partition. No desktop.
3) xbmcbuntu is another guide in the wiki that wil result in the same setup as the the LiveCD. This forum thread also result in a xbmcbuntu installation.
Quote:I understand all the above, but am curious to what the advantage of this 'minimal' install is over using XBMC Live installer? I know you mentioned losing the partition, but is there any other disadvantages.