Questions tagged [xbmc]
XBMC (Xbox Media Center) is the former name of Kodi, a cross-platform media center with an attractive graphical interface designed for use on HTPCs (Home Theater PCs) and an ecosystem of plugins that add extra features such as integrating major streaming services, retro video gaming, international content and much more. Questions with this tag should relate to general Kodi installation and operation, not the use of any specific plugin.
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Are the nvidia drivers not performing as they should?
I have a dream... And in that dream I am running full HD videos in XBMC on my Sapphire EDGE HD2 media PC. It is based on the ION 2 chip. I installed Ubuntu on it and in Ubuntu I installed XBMC. I ...
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What did I do to make Ubuntu fail to attempt to connect to one specific IP address?
I have a very weird problem.
I am running 11.10 on one of my computers which has the primary purpose of running XBMC. This computer cannot connect to mirrors.xbmc.org, which has addons, updates, etc.
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why isn't xbmc media center in Ubuntu Software Center?
i've been a long-time user of XBMC (and sometimes Boxee, but it's full of bugs..), and i wondered: it's open source, it's a stable software, and yet it's not in USC. why?
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Universal Remote-wireless keyboard & mouse
Hello I've got XBMC setup running on Ubuntu 10.10, so far I use a USB keyboard and mouse plugged into the PC to control it, and the PC in general. Can anyone recommend a single wireless integrated ...
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Why does my default sound output change when I reboot?
I have a media center computer that was working fine. I changed something and now have an odd problem.
In my sound preferences, I have 2 output devices, "Internal Audio Digital Stereo (HDMI)" and "...
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How do I enable video decoding on gpu (ATI) and XBMC?
I just built an HTPC / homeserver, I used ubuntu 10.04 lucid lynx and combined it with xbmc.
The hardware I'm using is Asus e35m pro (embedded low voltage cpu and HD6310 gpu).
However if I run ...
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Invalid Opcode 0000
At random times (usually when watching a movie in XBMC), the computer locks up. I can still sometimes SSH in and get the 'dmesg' output before that locks up too. A hard reboot is usually required to ...
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Can't find how to change Xbmc mouse speed
How can I change in Xbmc mouse speed?
In Ubuntu is fine but when I start Xbmc it gets really much too fast...
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Install XBMC on Natty?
I am having trouble installing the media centre XBMC on Natty.
I have added the sources and got a 404 error.
Is there a way of installing XBMC onto Natty?
Cheers
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On a brandless RF remote, many buttons do not work with XBMC
I have purchased a brandless RF remote that brandishes an MCE logo, and I want to use that on my Media PC running XBMC on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
The important buttons work out of the box with no ...
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Shutdown computer with the remote controller
How can I shutdown the computer with the IR controller ?
It has many working buttons, which can be used correctly, but the power button doesn't do anything. Is there a way to program a script to a ...
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Antec Fusion Black LCD won't turn off on system shutdown
I've been struggling a while with getting the iMON LCD/IR-receiver on my Antec Fusion Black case to shutdown together with the system (XBMC Live 10 - ubuntu based). But it won't. When it's turned off ...
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How to upgrade x.org?
I need xorg-server version 2:1.9.0.902-1ubuntu3 installed because it contains a fix:
xorg-server (2:1.9.0.902-1ubuntu3) natty; urgency=low
* Add 207_dga_master_device.patch: Cherrypick from ...
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How do I get a Boxee Remote working?
I purchased a Boxee Remote, which is an RF remote so I don't need to mess with lirc or anything like that.
How do I get it working in Ubuntu for use as a media center remote?
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XBMC doesn’t downmix sound from 5.1 to stereo [closed]
I have installed XBMC (team-xbmc PPA) on my laptop (Kubuntu 10.10) and the sound from 5.1 movies isn’t downmixed correctly to stereo, even though the option is enabled. I have already tried http://...
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How do I install XBMC?
Where can I get XBMC for Ubuntu?
I have the team-xbmc ppa added however they have no packages, is there an older deb or is there somewhere where i can get the source and build myself?
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