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<section begin="intro" />Raspbmc is an XBMC and linux-based OS distribution for [[Raspberry Pi]], created and maintained by Sam Nazarko.<section end="intro" />
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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" />


==Main features==
= OSMC =  
*Custom Linux distribution with minimalised kernel.
*Auto-updating
*UI installers for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X to allow installation onto a removable device
*PVR / AirTunes / AirPlay / Spotify integration
*Same stability and support as the [[Crystalbuntu]] Linux distribution
*Expansive capabilities allowing the installation of a desktop and web browser
*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 XBMC multiseat systems.
*1080p decoding
*Free!


==Installing Raspbmc==
OSMC is an embedded, minimal, self-updating Linux distribution 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.
* http://www.raspbmc.com/2013/01/xbmc-release-candidate-3/
* [http://www.raspbmc.com/wiki/user/windows-installation/ Installing via Windows]
* [http://www.raspbmc.com/wiki/user/os-x-linux-installation/ Installing via Mac OS X or Linux]


==Updating Raspbmc==
== OSMC features ==
* Raspbmc auto-updates itself, however the official wiki page is unclear on this, and how to enable/disable that option. As of now, it appears the only way to run a manual update is to reflash the entire system. <b>WARNING! Using the installer from the wiki will delete your settings, source, add-ons, etc.</b> To update and still keep your settings:
#Login to the pi and, from the /home/pi/ dir, type: <code>tar -czf backup.tar.gz .xbmc/ </code>
#Transfer that file to a secondary machine (ftp, sftp, or scp are all viable options)
#Upgrade your Raspbmc install using the installer downloaded from http://download.raspbmc.com/downloads/bin/installers/raspbmc-win32.zip.
#Return the tar file you copied in step 2 to the Raspberry Pi
#Run the following commands: <code> sudo initctl stop xbmc; tar -xzf backup.tar.gz; rm backup.tar.gz; sudo initctl start xbmc </code>


==Further reading==
* 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.
*http://www.raspbmc.com - Project home
* OSMC is quick to install. Set up an excellent HTPC experience in just minutes.
*http://forum.stmlabs.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=7 - Raspbmc support forums
* OSMC is self-updating, which means it keeps getting better each month.
*http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/604- Raspbmc announcement from RaspberryPi.org
* OSMC has an application store which makes adding new features to expand your HTPC experience simple.
*[[forum:121499|forum.xbmc.org thread about Raspbmc]]
 
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 [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.
 
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:
 
* [https://osmc.tv/wiki The OSMC Wiki]
* [https://discourse.osmc.tv The OSMC Forums]
* [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #OSMC on the Freenode IRC Network]
 
== See also ==
* [[Raspberry Pi]]


==See also==
*[[Raspberry Pi]]


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Latest revision as of 21:47, 12 April 2022

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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 distribution 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 application 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