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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 a range of HTPC systems including the AppleTV 1. The OpenELEC project provides a more set-to-box like XBMC experience than most full-OS distros; with a controlled Linux environment that aims for simplicity, reliability and performance over the ability to tweak/customize the underlying OS.  
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 1 here: '''[http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Installing_OpenELEC_on_AppleTV Installing OpenELEC on AppleTV]'''


== 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

Template:ATV1 linux warning

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.
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