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=== Which one do I install? === | |||
If you just need {{kodi}}, which is how you will get the best performance out of the Pi, then install [[OpenELEC]]. | |||
If you need to install additional programs along side {{kodi}} then look at [[Raspbmc]]. Keep in mind that OpenELEC includes OE add-ons for most common programs, like download clients, file sharing, etc. | |||
== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 18 October 2014
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The Raspberry Pi is an ARM powered, credit card sized computer developed in the UK by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for educational and hobbyist purposes. The low power computer is mass produced at very low prices and the high number of units sold gives it massive community support. As an XBMC HTPC, the Pi supports full 1080P video playback, supports most major codecs, most if not all XBMC add-ons, and a reasonably responsive GUI.
Installing XBMC
The easiest way to install XBMC on an R-Pi is to use one of these pre-made OS/XBMC packages:
- OpenELEC - Installing • FAQ • Help forum • USB drive install
- Raspbmc - Installing: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux • FAQ • User guide - Help forum
- XBian - Installing • FAQ • Starters guide • Forum
Which one do I install?
If you just need Kodi, which is how you will get the best performance out of the Pi, then install OpenELEC.
If you need to install additional programs along side Kodi then look at Raspbmc. Keep in mind that OpenELEC includes OE add-ons for most common programs, like download clients, file sharing, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
- See: Raspberry Pi FAQ
How good is it, really?
See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWF2sYgJec
Further reading
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.