Archive:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux): Difference between revisions
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== OpenELEC == | == OpenELEC == | ||
:''See also: '''[[OpenELEC]]''''' | :''See also: '''[[OpenELEC]]''''' | ||
OpenELEC is a fully-featured but highly optimized Linux OS created solely to run XBMC on | OpenELEC is a fully-featured but highly optimized Linux OS created solely to run XBMC on the mk1 AppleTV and other HTPC systems. OpenELEC provides a set-top-box like XBMC experience; with a controlled Linux environment that puts simplicity, reliability and performance ahead of the users ability to tweak/customize (and break) the underlying OS. OpenELEC can be installed to a USB stick or the internal hard drive; allowing you to run an optimised XBMC installation alongside the original Apple OS or replace it completely. | ||
OpenELEC has an excellent guide for installing on mk1 Apple TV's here: '''[http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Installing_OpenELEC_on_AppleTV Installing OpenELEC on AppleTV]''' | |||
OpenELEC has an excellent guide for installing on Apple TV | |||
== Crystalbuntu == | == Crystalbuntu == |
Revision as of 03:11, 31 January 2013
- See also: Apple TV 1 and HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (original OS)
Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.).
It is highly recommended that you replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD to enable playback of HD videos.
Before installing a replacement OS
OpenELEC
- See also: OpenELEC
OpenELEC is a fully-featured but highly optimized Linux OS created solely to run XBMC on the mk1 AppleTV and other HTPC systems. OpenELEC provides a set-top-box like XBMC experience; with a controlled Linux environment that puts simplicity, reliability and performance ahead of the users ability to tweak/customize (and break) the underlying OS. OpenELEC can be installed to a USB stick or the internal hard drive; allowing you to run an optimised XBMC installation alongside the original Apple OS or replace it completely.
OpenELEC has an excellent guide for installing on mk1 Apple TV's here: Installing OpenELEC on AppleTV
Crystalbuntu
- See also: Crystalbuntu
OSMC (short for Open Source Media Center) is a Linux distribution based on Debian that brings Kodi to a variety of devices. It is the successor to Raspbmc and Crystalbuntu.
Manual installations
- These are likely outdated.