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<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 is the future name of the RaspBMC and Crystalbuntu XBMC/OS distributions, created and maintained by Sam Nazarko.<section end="intro" />
 
* More info on OSMC and what it is: http://forum.stmlabs.com/showthread.php?tid=15102


= OSMC =  
= OSMC =  


OSMC is an {{kodi}} and linux-based OS distribution for [[Raspberry Pi]], created and maintained by Sam Nazarko.
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.


== Main features ==
== OSMC features ==
* Custom Linux distribution with minimalised kernel.
* Auto-updating
* 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 Raspbmc including SpotiMC for Spotify support
* Same stability and support as the [[Crystalbuntu]] 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 ==
* 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.
* https://osmc.tv/download/
* 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 has an applications store which makes adding new features to expand your HTPC experience simple.  


== Updating OSMC ==
You can learn more about OSMC and its capabilities at https://osmc.tv/about/. Why not give it a try?
OSMC has an advanced update function where you can choose when you want updates to be downloaded and installed.
You can also use Debian APT to update your OSMC setup.


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


Ssh into your Pi and run the following commands:
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.


<pre>sudo -s
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.  
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 ==
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.
# Login to the pi and, from the /home/pi/ 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>


== Further reading ==
== Getting help ==
* https://osmc.tv - Project home
* https://discourse.osmc.tv - OSMC support forums


== See also ==
OSMC provides several resources to get help and support:
* [[Raspberry Pi]]


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


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Raspberry Pi]]
* [[Apple TV 1]]
* [[Apple TV 1]]
* [[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]
* [[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]
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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.

OSMC

OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self updating Linux distributing which ships a Kodi front-end for a 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 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.
  • 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 has an applications 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?

Obtaining OSMC

OSMC can be downloaded for all supported platforms on their official Download page 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.

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.

Getting help

OSMC provides several resources to get help and support:

See also

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