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Biot: /* OSMC */

2022-04-12T21:47:41Z

OSMC

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	= OSMC =		= OSMC =

	OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self updating Linux ~~distributing~~ which ships a Kodi front-end for a [https://osmc.tv/wiki/general/supported-devices/ variety of devices]. The project was founded by Sam Nazarko in 2014 and is maintained by a group of volunteers in their spare time.		OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self-updating Linux distribution which ships a Kodi front-end for a [https://osmc.tv/wiki/general/supported-devices/ variety of devices]. The project was founded by Sam Nazarko in 2014 and is maintained by a group of volunteers in their spare time.

	== OSMC features ==		== OSMC features ==
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	* OSMC is quick to install. Set up an excellent HTPC experience in just minutes.		* OSMC is quick to install. Set up an excellent HTPC experience in just minutes.
	* OSMC is self-updating, which means it keeps getting better each month.		* OSMC is self-updating, which means it keeps getting better each month.
	* OSMC has an ~~applications~~ store which makes adding new features to expand your HTPC experience simple.		* OSMC has an application store which makes adding new features to expand your HTPC experience simple.

	You can learn more about OSMC and its capabilities at https://osmc.tv/about/. Why not give it a try?		You can learn more about OSMC and its capabilities at https://osmc.tv/about/. Why not give it a try?
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	The OSMC web page features a GUI based utility to download and install OSMC on to a variety of platforms. This utility can be run on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux based computers.		The OSMC web page features a GUI based utility to download and install OSMC on to a variety of platforms. This utility can be run on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux based computers.

	OSMC ships reasonably up to date images on their website, but it is recommended that you go to My OSMC -> Updater and install updates after installation.		OSMC ships reasonably up-to-date images on their website, but it is recommended that you go to My OSMC -> Updater and install updates after installation.

	== Getting help ==		== Getting help ==

Karellen at 01:12, 19 June 2020

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Raspberry Pi]]		* [[Raspberry Pi]]
	* [[Apple TV 1]]
	* [[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]
	* [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]

	[[Category:Linux]]		[[Category:Linux]]
	[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]		[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]
	[[Category:Embedded distro]]		[[Category:Embedded distro]]

Nazarko: Updated Wiki links

2015-09-23T14:54:53Z

Updated Wiki links

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	= OSMC =		= OSMC =

	OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self updating Linux distributing which ships a Kodi front-end for a [https://osmc.tv/~~help~~/~~wiki~~/devices variety of devices]. The project was founded by Sam Nazarko in 2014 and is maintained by a group of volunteers in their spare time.		OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self updating Linux distributing which ships a Kodi front-end for a [https://osmc.tv/wiki/general/supported-devices/ variety of devices]. The project was founded by Sam Nazarko in 2014 and is maintained by a group of volunteers in their spare time.

	== OSMC features ==		== OSMC features ==
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	OSMC provides several resources to get help and support:		OSMC provides several resources to get help and support:

	* [https://osmc.tv~~/help~~/wiki The OSMC Wiki]		* [https://osmc.tv/wiki The OSMC Wiki]
	* [https://discourse.osmc.tv The OSMC Forums]		* [https://discourse.osmc.tv The OSMC Forums]
	* [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #OSMC on the Freenode IRC Network]		* [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #OSMC on the Freenode IRC Network]

Ned Scott: looks good to me

2015-06-22T23:31:54Z

looks good to me

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	{{mininav\|[[General topics]]{{l2\|[[Devices]]}}\|[[Installing]]{{l2\|[[Linux]]}}}}		{{mininav\|[[General topics]]{{l2\|[[Devices]]}}\|[[Installing]]{{l2\|[[Linux]]}}}}
	~~{{to do}}~~
	<section begin="intro" />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. <section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />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. <section end="intro" />

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	[[Category:Linux]]		[[Category:Linux]]
	~~[[Category:Apple TV 1]]~~
	[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]		[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]
	[[Category:Embedded distro]]		[[Category:Embedded distro]]

Nazarko: Provide a clearer description: what OSMC actually is, what it does, how to get it. Added additional categories.

2015-06-22T23:21:10Z

Provide a clearer description: what OSMC actually is, what it does, how to get it. Added additional categories.

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	<section begin="intro" />OSMC is the successor ~~of RaspBMC~~ and Crystalbuntu ~~XBMC/OS distributions, created and maintained by Sam Nazarko~~.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />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. <section end="intro" />

	* More info on OSMC ~~and what it is: https://osmc.tv/about/~~		= OSMC =

	= OSMC =		OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self updating Linux distributing which ships a Kodi front-end for a [https://osmc.tv/help/wiki/devices variety of devices]. The project was founded by Sam Nazarko in 2014 and is maintained by a group of volunteers in their spare time.

	OSMC ~~is a Debian-Jessie based operating system with a {{kodi}} headend for [[Raspberry Pi]], created by Sam Nazarko and maintained by Sam and his team.~~		== OSMC features ==

	~~== Main features ==~~		* OSMC is a simple and easy to use OS. It is based on Debian, which means that it has over 30,000 packages available in its repositories which makes it very expansive.
	* ~~Custom Linux distribution with minimalised kernel~~.		* OSMC is quick to install. Set up an excellent HTPC experience in just minutes.
	* Debian ~~APT~~		* OSMC is self-updating, which means it keeps getting better each month.
	* Auto-updating		* OSMC has an applications store which makes adding new features to expand your HTPC experience simple.
	* UI installers for Windows, ~~Linux and Mac OS X to allow installation onto am removable device (like USB key or external Hard drive)~~, ~~and NFS share~~
	* ~~PVR / AirTunes / AirPlay integration~~
	* ~~Many addons will work on~~ OSMC ~~including SpotiMC for Spotify support~~
	* Same stability and support as the [[Crystalbuntu]] and Raspbmc Linux distribution
	* AFP, ~~NFS and SMB file sharing~~
	* ~~Configuration utility allowing installation of custom nightlies, audio configuration, update management,~~
	* Server mode – allows MySQL database hosting and Thumbnail sharing for {{kodi}} multiseat systems.
	* 1080p decoding
	* Free!

	~~== Installing~~ OSMC ==		You can learn more about OSMC and its capabilities at https://osmc.tv/about/. Why not give it a try?
	~~Download the OSMC installer using the link below.~~
	~~Run it on your computer~~ and ~~follow the directions to image your SDCard / Micro SDCard.~~
	* https://osmc.tv/~~download~~/

	~~Once the~~ OSMC ~~installer has completed, place the SDCard / Micro SDCard into your Raspberry Pi.<br />~~		== Obtaining OSMC ==
	~~Power up the Raspberry Pi and follow the directions shown on screen.~~

	~~== Updating~~ OSMC ==		OSMC can be downloaded for all supported platforms on their official Download page [https://osmc.tv/download here]. On Raspberry Pi, OSMC can also be installed via the 'NOOBS' (New Out of Box Software) installer. OSMC recommends users download and install directly from the OSMC website where possible.
	~~OSMC has an advanced update feature where you~~ can ~~choose when you want updates to~~ be downloaded ~~and installed, or if you want to do it manually~~.~~<br~~ />
	~~You~~ can also ~~use Debian APT to update~~ OSMC.

	~~== Back Up Configuration/settings ==~~		The OSMC web page features a GUI based utility to download and install OSMC on to a variety of platforms. This utility can be run on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux based computers.
	~~# Login~~ to ~~the pi~~ and~~, from the /home/osmc/ dir, type: <code>tar -czf backup.tar.gz .kodi/ </code>~~
	~~# Transfer that file~~ to a ~~secondary machine (ftp~~, ~~sftp, or scp are all viable options)~~
	~~Put back the backup on the system:~~
	~~# Return the tar file you copied in step 2 to the Raspberry Pi~~
	~~# Run the following commands: <code> sudo systemctl stop mediacenter; tar -xzf backup.tar.gz; rm backup.tar~~.~~gz; sudo systemctl start mediacenter </code>~~

	~~== Where~~ to ~~get help ==~~		OSMC ships reasonably up to date images on their website, but it is recommended that you go to My OSMC -> Updater and install updates after installation.
	* [https://osmc.tv/help/wiki Wiki and ~~FAQ]~~
	* [https://discourse.~~osmc.tv OSMC support forums]~~
	* [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #OSMC on the Freenode IRC Network]

			== Getting help ==

	== OSMC ~~Homepage ==~~		OSMC provides several resources to get help and support:
	* https:~~//osmc.tv - Project home~~

			* [https://osmc.tv/help/wiki The OSMC Wiki]
			* [https://discourse.osmc.tv The OSMC Forums]
			* [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #OSMC on the Freenode IRC Network]

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Raspberry Pi]]		* [[Raspberry Pi]]

	~~= Crystalbuntu =~~
	~~Crystalbuntu is an easy to use XBMC and linux-based OS distribution for [[Apple TV 1]] (silver) created and maintained by Sam Nazarko. It is based on a light weight Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution.~~

	* http://crystalbuntu.com

	~~== See also ==~~
	* [[Apple TV 1]]		* [[Apple TV 1]]
	* [[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]		* [[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]

CaNsA: /* OSMC */

2015-03-30T14:11:33Z

OSMC

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	* https://osmc.tv/download/		* https://osmc.tv/download/

	Once the OSMC installer has completed, place the SDCard / Micro SDCard into your Raspberry Pi.		Once the OSMC installer has completed, place the SDCard / Micro SDCard into your Raspberry Pi.<br />
	Power up the Raspberry Pi and follow the directions shown on screen.		Power up the Raspberry Pi and follow the directions shown on screen.

	== Updating OSMC ==		== Updating OSMC ==
	OSMC has an advanced update feature where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed, or if you want to do it manually.		OSMC has an advanced update feature where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed, or if you want to do it manually.<br />
	You can also use Debian APT to update OSMC.		You can also use Debian APT to update OSMC.

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	# Run the following commands: <code> sudo systemctl stop mediacenter; tar -xzf backup.tar.gz; rm backup.tar.gz; sudo systemctl start mediacenter </code>		# Run the following commands: <code> sudo systemctl stop mediacenter; tar -xzf backup.tar.gz; rm backup.tar.gz; sudo systemctl start mediacenter </code>

	== ~~Further reading~~ ==		== Where to get help ==
			* [https://osmc.tv/help/wiki Wiki and FAQ]
			* [https://discourse.osmc.tv OSMC support forums]
			* [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #OSMC on the Freenode IRC Network]


			== OSMC Homepage ==
	* https://osmc.tv - Project home		* https://osmc.tv - Project home
	* https://osmc.tv/help/wiki - Wiki and FAQ
	* https://discourse.osmc.tv - OSMC support forums

	== See also ==		== See also ==

CaNsA: /* OSMC */

2015-03-30T13:04:46Z

OSMC

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	= OSMC =		= OSMC =

	OSMC is an {{kodi}} ~~and linux-based OS distribution~~ for [[Raspberry Pi]], created and maintained by Sam ~~Nazarko~~.		OSMC is a Debian-Jessie based operating system with a {{kodi}} headend for [[Raspberry Pi]], created by Sam Nazarko and maintained by Sam and his team.

	== Main features ==		== Main features ==
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	== Installing OSMC ==		== Installing OSMC ==
			Download the OSMC installer using the link below.
			Run it on your computer and follow the directions to image your SDCard / Micro SDCard.
	* https://osmc.tv/download/		* https://osmc.tv/download/

			Once the OSMC installer has completed, place the SDCard / Micro SDCard into your Raspberry Pi.
			Power up the Raspberry Pi and follow the directions shown on screen.

	== Updating OSMC ==		== Updating OSMC ==

Nazarko at 07:49, 19 March 2015

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	== Back Up Configuration/settings ==		== Back Up Configuration/settings ==
	# Login to the pi and, from the /home/pi/ dir, type: <code>tar -czf backup.tar.gz .kodi/ </code>		# Login to the pi and, from the /home/osmc/ dir, type: <code>tar -czf backup.tar.gz .kodi/ </code>
	# Transfer that file to a secondary machine (ftp, sftp, or scp are all viable options)		# Transfer that file to a secondary machine (ftp, sftp, or scp are all viable options)
	Put back the backup on the system:		Put back the backup on the system:

Nazarko at 16:45, 18 March 2015

2015-03-18T16:45:02Z

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	<section begin="intro" />OSMC is the ~~future name~~ of ~~the~~ RaspBMC and Crystalbuntu XBMC/OS distributions, created and maintained by Sam Nazarko.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />OSMC is the successor of RaspBMC and Crystalbuntu XBMC/OS distributions, created and maintained by Sam Nazarko.<section end="intro" />

	* More info on OSMC and what it is: https://osmc.tv/about/		* More info on OSMC and what it is: https://osmc.tv/about/
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	== Updating OSMC ==		== Updating OSMC ==
	OSMC has an advanced update feature where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed, or if you want to do it manually.		OSMC has an advanced update feature where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed, or if you want to do it manually.
	You can also use Debian APT to update ~~your~~ OSMC ~~setup~~.		You can also use Debian APT to update OSMC.

	== Back Up Configuration/settings ==		== Back Up Configuration/settings ==
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	== Further reading ==		== Further reading ==
	* https://osmc.tv - Project home		* https://osmc.tv - Project home
			* https://osmc.tv/help/wiki - Wiki and FAQ
	* https://discourse.osmc.tv - OSMC support forums		* https://discourse.osmc.tv - OSMC support forums

Nazarko at 16:43, 18 March 2015

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	== Updating OSMC ==		== Updating OSMC ==
	OSMC has an advanced update ~~function~~ where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed.		OSMC has an advanced update feature where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed, or if you want to do it manually.
	You can also use Debian APT to update your OSMC setup.		You can also use Debian APT to update your OSMC setup.

	~~=== How to force an update if your Pi won't update ===~~

	~~Ssh into your Pi and run the following commands:~~

	~~<pre>sudo -s~~
	~~cd /scripts/upd_sys~~
	~~rm *.sh~~
	~~wget http://svn.stmlabs.com/svn/raspbmc/release/update-system/getfile.sh~~
	~~wget http://svn.stmlabs.com/svn/raspbmc/release/update-system/cdn_env_prep.sh~~
	~~reboot</pre>~~

	== Back Up Configuration/settings ==		== Back Up Configuration/settings ==