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Raspbmc is an XBMC and linux-based OS distribution for Raspberry Pi, created and maintained by Sam Nazarko.

Main 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
• 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

• Raspbmc hits 1.0 Final
• Installing via Windows
• Installing via Mac OS X or Linux

Updating Raspbmc

Raspbmc auto-updates itself, as long as version 1.0 Final (or later) is installed and the option 'Keep Raspbmc updated' is enabled in Raspbmc settings under System Configuration.

Back Up Configuration/settings

1. Login to the pi and, from the /home/pi/ dir, type: tar -czf backup.tar.gz .xbmc/
2. Transfer that file to a secondary machine (ftp, sftp, or scp are all viable options)

Put back the backup on the system:

1. Return the tar file you copied in step 2 to the Raspberry Pi
2. Run the following commands: sudo initctl stop xbmc; tar -xzf backup.tar.gz; rm backup.tar.gz; sudo initctl start xbmc

Further reading

• http://www.raspbmc.com - Project home
• http://forum.stmlabs.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=7 - Raspbmc support forums
• http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/604- Raspbmc announcement from RaspberryPi.org
• forum.xbmc.org thread about Raspbmc

See also

• Raspberry Pi