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{{forum link2|1=Read this page and still need help? Check out the [http://forum. | {{forum link2|1=Read this page and still need help? Check out the [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=52 ''{{Kodi}} for Linux'' discussion forum].}} | ||
<section begin="intro" /> | <section begin="intro" />{{Kodi}} for Linux is primarily developed for Ubuntu Linux. Third-party packages for most other Linux distributions are however available, and it is also possible to compile {{Kodi}} media center software application from scratch for nearly any Linux distribution. Linux supports full hardware decoding with most graphics cards. Linux is generall the best way to get a fast, free, and "appliance" feel for an {{Kodi}} powered HTPC.<section end="intro" /> | ||
==Main topics== | == Main topics == | ||
Other Linux-specific wiki pages for topics, guides, and advice. For [[General topics|everything else]], standard {{Kodi}} pages will normally apply. | |||
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| link 1 = HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux | |||
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| link 2 = Linux FAQ | |||
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| link 3 = Supported hardware | |||
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| link 4 = Developing Kodi for Linux | |||
| link 5 = Ubuntu binary add-ons | |||
| link 6 = #How-tos | |||
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| link 7 = #Tips and tricks | |||
| link name 7 = Tips and tricks | |||
| description 7 = Boost performance, troubleshoot, enhance, and more. | |||
| link 8 = #Helpful applications | |||
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| link 9 = #Device specific info | |||
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| link 10 = Supplemental tools | |||
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| link 11 = #Random notes | |||
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== Requirements == | |||
{{see also|Supported hardware}} | |||
{{#lst:Supported hardware|Linux}} | |||
== Linux distributions == | == Linux distributions == | ||
For install instructions for various Linux distros, see '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux]]'''. | |||
{{note|1=Your Linux distribution must include version 1.7 or newer of the Python cryptography module or you will encounter very strange behavior related to add-ons and internet access. If you are running Ubuntu 16.04 or another older Debian-based distribution, see https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=304613&pid=2562213#pid2562213 for a possible solution.}} | |||
=== x86 === | === x86 === | ||
* [[ | * [[LibreELEC]] | ||
=== ARM === | === ARM === | ||
;[[Raspberry Pi]] | ;[[Raspberry Pi]] | ||
* [[ | * [[LibreELEC]] | ||
* [[ | * [[OSMC]] | ||
* [[XBian]] | |||
;[[SolidRun CuBox-i|SolidRun CuBox-i / CuBoxTV]] | |||
* [[LibreELEC]] | |||
* [[GeeXboX]] | |||
* [[XBian]] | * [[XBian]] | ||
;Other | ;Other | ||
* | * Amlogic M3 devices - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=192034 | ||
* Amlogic M1/M3 devices - http://www.pivosforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=4518 | |||
* Amlogic M6/M8 devices - [[EmbER]] (Embedded Entertainment ROM) | |||
== How-tos == | |||
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== Device specific info == | == Device specific info == | ||
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==Random notes== | == Random notes == | ||
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}} | {{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}} | ||
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= See also = | |||
* [[Linux FAQ]] | |||
* [[JeOS implementations for Kodi]] | |||
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[[Category:Linux|*]] | [[Category:Linux|*]] | ||
[[Category:Hardware]] | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
[[Category:Index]] | [[Category:Index]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Manual]] |
Revision as of 12:41, 28 October 2018
Devices | Linux |
Read this page and still need help? Check out the Kodi for Linux discussion forum. |
Kodi for Linux is primarily developed for Ubuntu Linux. Third-party packages for most other Linux distributions are however available, and it is also possible to compile Kodi media center software application from scratch for nearly any Linux distribution. Linux supports full hardware decoding with most graphics cards. Linux is generall the best way to get a fast, free, and "appliance" feel for an Kodi powered HTPC.
Main topics
Other Linux-specific wiki pages for topics, guides, and advice. For everything else, standard Kodi pages will normally apply.
HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux |
Linux FAQ Linux FAQ | ||
Supported hardware Kodi is officially supported on a number of operating systems and hardware devices that are designed to be connected directly to a TV. Kodi runs well on what are relatively "underpowered" systems, thanks to hardware video decoding being common on nearly all supported platforms. These requirements don't include what might be required for some "advanced" features, such as PVR, which might require additional hardware. |
Developing Kodi for Linux Developing Kodi for Linux | ||
Ubuntu binary add-ons How to install certain binary add-ons for Ubuntu, such as PVR, audio decoder/encoders, audio DSP, screensavers, and visualizations. |
How-tos | ||
Tips and tricks Boost performance, troubleshoot, enhance, and more. |
Helpful applications | ||
Device specific info |
Supplemental tools | ||
Random notes
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Requirements
CPU | x86 or x86-64 processor such as: Intel Pentium 4/ Pentium M, AMD Athlon 64 / Opteron, or newer CPU (that support SSE2, which all CPUs made within the last 10-years does).
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Graphics |
Kodi will run on most graphics cards made within the last 10-years or so, though for good hardware video decoding support a little newer graphics cards can be required. This includes most cards from AMD/ATI, Intel, or NVIDIA which support OpenGL 2.0 or later. AMD/Intel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Video decoding | For hardware video decoding, which may be necessary on low-performance CPUs to playback 1080p content, make sure your GPU or VPU supports either VAAPI or VDPAU. For everything but older AMD cards and Nvidia, VAAPI is recommended. On AMD, you might have to start with the environment variable KODI_GL_INTERFACE set to GLX in order to get VDPAU support.
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Drive space | The Kodi application generally only takes up between 100 to 200 MB of space, depending on how the binary is compiled. Technically speaking, if your hardware supports netbooting, you do not even require a internal storage for either the operating-system or for Kodi.
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Note: There´s no 304.xxx driver for Ubuntu 18.04 available anymore from the "Graphic Drivers"-ppa. Users who are using GeForce 6-series cards should either stay on an older Ubuntu version or use newer cards
Linux distributions
For install instructions for various Linux distros, see HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux.
Note: Your Linux distribution must include version 1.7 or newer of the Python cryptography module or you will encounter very strange behavior related to add-ons and internet access. If you are running Ubuntu 16.04 or another older Debian-based distribution, see https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=304613&pid=2562213#pid2562213 for a possible solution.
x86
ARM
- Other
- Amlogic M3 devices - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=192034
- Amlogic M1/M3 devices - http://www.pivosforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=4518
- Amlogic M6/M8 devices - EmbER (Embedded Entertainment ROM)
How-tos
Device specific info
These pages are maintained by the community and should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation. Device pages are made when there's a bunch of useful information for a particular device, and someone takes the time to make that page. Keep in mind, some devices simply don't need a page of specific information, but are still excellent devices. * |
Random notes
Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.
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See also