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'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for | '''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for {{name}} running under Linux-based operating systems. | ||
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== Caveat == | == Caveat == | ||
:There are no official | :There are no official {{name}} builds for Linux distributions other than Ubuntu yet. If you use something other than Ubuntu, check to see if {{name}} is available via your repositories or normal software installation method. | ||
:<big>''See also: '''[[Installing | :<big>''See also: '''[[Installing {{name}} for Linux]]''' for how to install {{name}} on other distributions.''</big> | ||
== General FAQ == | == General FAQ == | ||
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| Question= I'm here because I've got a problem, so what do I do if I'm still stuck afterwards? | | Question= I'm here because I've got a problem, so what do I do if I'm still stuck afterwards? | ||
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If you run into issues it is helpful to gather all of the basic information, especially when you're thinking about starting an | If you run into issues it is helpful to gather all of the basic information, especially when you're thinking about starting an {{name}} forum thread or opening a report on the {{name}} bug tracker. Below is a list of information that should be included in a forum post '''as a minimum'''. As a rule, you should include anything that's relevant, such as recent changes, detailed media information, etc.<br /> | ||
* '''Compulsory''' xbmc.log with '''debugging enabled''', which contains the problem or issue you're experiencing. | * '''Compulsory''' xbmc.log with '''debugging enabled''', which contains the problem or issue you're experiencing. | ||
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| Question= Where's my log file? | | Question= Where's my log file? | ||
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In Linux your | In Linux your {{name}} log is located in: | ||
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash" enclose="div">$HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log</syntaxhighlight><br /> | <syntaxhighlight lang="bash" enclose="div">$HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log</syntaxhighlight><br /> | ||
{{note|The location of the log assumes you are logged in as the '''<big>xbmc user</big>''' and not '''<big>root</big>'''.}}<br /> | {{note|The location of the log assumes you are logged in as the '''<big>xbmc user</big>''' and not '''<big>root</big>'''.}}<br /> | ||
'''''See also:''''' [[SSH|Accessing | '''''See also:''''' [[SSH|Accessing {{name}} via SSH]] e.g. Putty | ||
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{{FAQ|1= InstallationDirectory | {{FAQ|1= InstallationDirectory | ||
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| Question= Where is | | Question= Where is {{name}} installed? | ||
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The installation paths are as below: | The installation paths are as below: | ||
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/usr/lib/xbmc/</syntaxhighlight><br /> | /usr/lib/xbmc/</syntaxhighlight><br /> | ||
{{Note|No user | {{Note|No user {{name}} configuration files are kept in these locations; refer to [[userdata]] for these.}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{FAQ|1= DiscPlayback | {{FAQ|1= DiscPlayback | ||
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| Question= Does | | Question= Does {{name}} for Linux support Blu-ray or HD DVD playback with or without menus? | ||
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Yes, without menus. As of Dharma (10.0), | Yes, without menus. As of Dharma (10.0), {{name}} includes support for playback of '''unencrypted''' Blu-ray directories when [http://www.videolan.org/developers/libbluray.html libbluray] is installed. However, {{name}} must be compiled from [https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc source]. Installing from a repository like the [https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable Team-XBMC unstable ppa] will not recognize whether libbluray is installed. | ||
Currently, only the longest title is played from the Blu-ray directory, even on multi-video Blu-rays (e.g. TV shows). To play a Blu-ray directory, select the /BDMV/index.bdmv in the Blu-ray directory. If stacking is enabled, selecting the Blu-ray directory folder will start playback. | Currently, only the longest title is played from the Blu-ray directory, even on multi-video Blu-rays (e.g. TV shows). To play a Blu-ray directory, select the /BDMV/index.bdmv in the Blu-ray directory. If stacking is enabled, selecting the Blu-ray directory folder will start playback. | ||
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;Frodo v12 includes better support for bluray .iso and folder, there is still work in progress in this area for post Frodo. | ;Frodo v12 includes better support for bluray .iso and folder, there is still work in progress in this area for post Frodo. | ||
To play Blu-ray discs in | To play Blu-ray discs in {{name}} with MakeMKV, see below. | ||
{{forum link2|[[forum:67420|playback Blu-ray Disc in | {{forum link2|[[forum:67420|playback Blu-ray Disc in {{name}} for Linux with MakeMKV (Plugin Addon) Discussion thread]]}} | ||
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| Question= What Linux distributions are supported? | | Question= What Linux distributions are supported? | ||
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Check the '''[[HOW-TO:Install | Check the '''[[HOW-TO:Install {{name}} for Linux|install page]]''' for a list of supported distributions. | ||
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| Question= What are the current recommended hardware requirements for XBMC? | | Question= What are the current recommended hardware requirements for XBMC? | ||
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For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is an [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 the | For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is an [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 the {{name}} GUI needs 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)). | ||
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{{FAQ|1= LinuxHardware | {{FAQ|1= LinuxHardware | ||
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| Question= | | Question= {{name}} for Linux minimum requirements | ||
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{{#lst:Supported hardware|Linux}} | {{#lst:Supported hardware|Linux}} | ||
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| Question= Can I have dual audio or combined sink? | | Question= Can I have dual audio or combined sink? | ||
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This is an ultimate goal for some | This is an ultimate goal for some {{name}} users. With the move to [[AudioEngine]] it becomes more complex and even impossible in some cases. | ||
One | One {{name}} forum user, '''puntloos''', posted his finding which seem to work relatively well for his setup. Bear in mind that this will not be universal, though, and thus may not work under other circumstances. | ||
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;Dual audio via pulseaudio. | ;Dual audio via pulseaudio. | ||
As from | As from {{name}} v13 has Pulseaudio support has been added, a benefit, is that it can combine sinks easily. | ||
{{see also|PulseAudio#Combined_Output_aka_dual_audio}} | {{see also|PulseAudio#Combined_Output_aka_dual_audio}} | ||
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== Updating | == Updating {{name}} == | ||
:{{incomplete}} | :{{incomplete}} | ||
:We obviously recommend the use of our PPAs, but we recognise that Ubuntu is only one of the many Linux distributions in use and users will also have Archlinux, Debian or Gentoo (amongst many others). Please feel free to provide details on how you can upgrade packages on these and other distros. The details below are thus really intended for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint...) installations. | :We obviously recommend the use of our PPAs, but we recognise that Ubuntu is only one of the many Linux distributions in use and users will also have Archlinux, Debian or Gentoo (amongst many others). Please feel free to provide details on how you can upgrade packages on these and other distros. The details below are thus really intended for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint...) installations. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= UbuntuPackages | {{FAQ|1= UbuntuPackages | ||
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| Question= Where are the | | Question= Where are the {{name}} packages for Ubuntu? | ||
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{{see also| Team | {{see also| Team {{name}} PPA}} | ||
;3rd party (contains older Ubuntu support etc) | ;3rd party (contains older Ubuntu support etc) | ||
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{{FAQ|1= UbuntuUpdate | {{FAQ|1= UbuntuUpdate | ||
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| Question= What is the manual | | Question= What is the manual {{name}} upgrade process in Ubuntu | ||
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{{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ#What might break when upgrading to v12.3F .28Audio and Video.2C add-ons.2C skins.2C remotes.29|'''What might break when upgrading to v12''']] is a must-read for users upgrading to a final version.}} | {{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ#What might break when upgrading to v12.3F .28Audio and Video.2C add-ons.2C skins.2C remotes.29|'''What might break when upgrading to v12''']] is a must-read for users upgrading to a final version.}} | ||
Below is the process to upgrade | Below is the process to upgrade {{name}} manually and/or change the repository being used if you have a different source PPA (it is recommended to remove any previous PPAs that contain the same package sources). '''If you use other distros, please update or add a subsection with relevant information'''. | ||
{{See also | Team | {{See also | Team {{name}} PPA}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{FAQ|1= ArchUpgrade | {{FAQ|1= ArchUpgrade | ||
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| Question= What is the manual | | Question= What is the manual {{name}} upgrade process in Arch? | ||
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This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | ||
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{{FAQ|1= FreeBSDUpgrade | {{FAQ|1= FreeBSDUpgrade | ||
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| Question= What is the manual | | Question= What is the manual {{name}} upgrade process in FreeBSD? | ||
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Upgrading | Upgrading {{name}} in FreeBSD is pretty simple, as long as a new version exists in port | ||
* Update your port tree: | * Update your port tree: | ||
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{{FAQ|1= GentooUpgrade | {{FAQ|1= GentooUpgrade | ||
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| Question= How do I manually | | Question= How do I manually {{name}} upgrade process in Gentoo? | ||
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This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> |
Revision as of 01:09, 5 June 2014
Linux | Linux FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC running under Linux-based operating systems.
Caveat
- There are no official XBMC builds for Linux distributions other than Ubuntu yet. If you use something other than Ubuntu, check to see if XBMC is available via your repositories or normal software installation method.
- See also: Installing XBMC for Linux for how to install XBMC on other distributions.
General FAQ
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