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I can't imagine that this question hasn't been asked before but i can't find it anywhere. Whats the benefit of installing Live vs. Installing linux and the linux version of xbmc? Seems to me it would be better to have linux available on your setup then just xbmc. But there must be a benefit to a live install.
Right now im just messing around with xbmc and linux on an old computer. But i plan getting a revo someday
thanks
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spiff
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that appliance feeling. out of the box setup of stuff like gfx drivers, no need to fiddling with X setup yourself aso. as lightweight as it can be, hardly any background services.
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Live is nice because it gives you a base ubuntu install running xbmc. You can install other things if so inclined. If you also want a linux gui, then a full linux install would probably be the better option.
My 2 revos are used solely for xbmc. So live is the best way to go for my purposes.
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thanks, I guess once i get into this a little more i'll figure out what's best for me. Right now i'm just having fun learning all of this. (and learning linux at the same time)
Maybe i'll try putting a live install on my other hard drive and then i can fiddle with both until i get my revo.
thanks again
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What about as compared to windows 7? Seems like with the latest build theyll run video equally well with gpu acceleration but what about for low power htpc like zotac/revo/asrock? have people seen noticeable improvement in xbmc performance? specifically with heavy skins like aeon?
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The only 2 reasons to run a htpc on top of windows 7 is for newer/odd hardware support since most things ship with windows drivers and linux takes a little while to catch up. And if you plan on using the whole OS underneath for gaming or other activities
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Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna jump ship to Linux immediately in that case.
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Anyone reccomend a distro? Ubuntu i assume?
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It's much easier to do Live -> "Linux" than "Linux -> XBMC.
When ever I do a new install for someone. I just get the LiveUSB (in my case). Install to disk.
Then if they want to use it for other things. I apt-get those packages. Personally I just like having ssh and a personal account on any machine in my house just to do stuff. (I run CUDA apps when not using XBMC). Everything is setup. It automatically boots stuff is just setup.
