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| Question=What is XBMCbuntu? | | Question=What is XBMCbuntu? | ||
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{{FAQ|1=iso_install | {{FAQ|1=iso_install | ||
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| Question=What is the XBMCbuntu.iso? | | Question=What is the XBMCbuntu.iso? | ||
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| Question=What version of Lubuntu is used by the current XBMCbuntu? | | Question=What version of Lubuntu is used by the current XBMCbuntu? | ||
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: Lubuntu 14.04LTS (Trusty Tahr) | : For Gotham v13, the XBMCbuntu is based on Lubuntu 14.04LTS (Trusty Tahr) | ||
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| Question=What are XBMCbuntu's minimum requirements? | | Question=What are XBMCbuntu's minimum requirements? | ||
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:For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86 x86-based computer], with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_Processing_Unit 3D GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)] that at least supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shader_model Shader Model 3.0] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL OpenGL 2.0] (that features 24bpp or 32bpp for 3D hardware-acceleration support, which XBMC GUI need to run smoothly at an acceptable frame-rate). Graphic adapters that support [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectX DirectX version 9.0c] or later usually meet all of those mentioned requirements, ([[Team-XBMC]] recommends [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] as NVIDIA are currently the manufacturer that offers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_hardware_and_FOSS good device-drivers for Linux] (and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] supports OpenGL 2.0). | :For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86 x86-based computer], with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_Processing_Unit 3D GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)] that at least supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shader_model Shader Model 3.0] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL OpenGL 2.0] (that features 24bpp or 32bpp for 3D hardware-acceleration support, which XBMC GUI need to run smoothly at an acceptable frame-rate). Graphic adapters that support [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectX DirectX version 9.0c] or later usually meet all of those mentioned requirements, ([[Team-XBMC]] recommends [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] as NVIDIA are currently the manufacturer that offers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_hardware_and_FOSS good device-drivers for Linux] (and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] supports OpenGL 2.0). | ||
== How do I get and | {{FAQ|1=get_and_install | ||
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| Question=How do I get and install XBMCbuntu? | |||
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{{#lst:XBMCbuntu|getandinstallxbmcbuntu}} | |||
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| Question=How do I resolve any install wizard's problems? | |||
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In the event, the XBMCbuntu install wizard isn't working for you, when selecting install from the grub menu options, do the following: | |||
{{#lst:XBMCbuntu|problematic_wizard}} | |||
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| Question=How do upgrade XBMC from PPA in XBMCBuntu? | |||
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You dont have to necessarily wipe your current install '''to try a new version of XBMC''', like a '''nightly version''' or '''beta''' for example, you can just "fire up" Putty or a shell in Linux/OS X | |||
You dont have to necessarily wipe your current install to try a new | |||
:'''''see also:''''' [[SSH|'''Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SSH''']] | :'''''see also:''''' [[SSH|'''Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SSH''']] | ||
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{{note|The first 3 lines only needed if you have a testing ppa or unstable ppa providing xbmc and want to insert a different source, otherwise its '''only run the last 3 lines to upgrade, since XBMCbuntu already has a providing ppa this is the ppas you want <code>ppa:team-xbmc/ppa</code>'''}} | {{note|The first 3 lines only needed if you have a testing ppa or unstable ppa providing xbmc and want to insert a different source, otherwise its '''only run the last 3 lines to upgrade, since XBMCbuntu already has a providing ppa this is the ppas you want <code>ppa:team-xbmc/ppa</code>'''}} | ||
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Use SFTP with a client such as Cyberduck or FileZilla or scp via SSH within Linux/OS X shell. '''username and password''' is '''xbmc''' '''blank''' or the xbmc password selected during install. | |||
:''See also:'' [[SFTP|Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SFTP]] | |||
:''See also:'' [[SSH|Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SSH]] | |||
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{{FAQ|1=Backup | |||
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| Question=How can I backup all my settings to restore them if something goes wrong? | |||
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You can use the [[Add-on:XBMC Backup]] Backup and restore your XBMC database and configuration files in the event of a crash or file corruption. | |||
Alternatively if you do not wish to use a addon, you can navigate to your [[userdata]] folder and copy/archive all its contents to a external drive. This can be achieved various ways, depending on your OS. | |||
{{see also|HOW-TO:Backup_the_library}} | |||
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=== Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants === | === Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants === | ||
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{{forum link2|[[forum:142220|Nvidia Drivers updates XBMCBuntu, Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread]]}}<br /> | {{forum link2|[[forum:142220|Nvidia Drivers updates XBMCBuntu, Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread]]}}<br /> | ||
== '''Why do I get no audio devices detected ?''' == | |||
:<big>'''''See: [[XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices|XBMCbuntu no audio devices''''']]</big> | |||
== How can I connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/remote? == | == How can I connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/remote? == |
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Frequently Asked Questions for XBMCbuntu
- See also: XBMCbuntu
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
- See also: XBMC v13 (Gotham) FAQ for FAQs related to the (Gotham) v13 release.
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Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variantssudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install nvidia-current nvidia-settings
Why do I get no audio devices detected ?How can I connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/remote?
Can't install because the install window is too big?Can't install because the text is too small?Known issues |