Xbmc

[sam15]

Hi all I just got an acre revo r3600 and want to put xbmc on it. Now do I put Xbmcbuntu on it it or win 7 with xbmc.
thanks
sam

[Mystical_2K]

i've ran XBMC 11 on a revo through Windows 7, could stream and play 1080p stuff, as far as i remember i didnt have to do much messing about with the settings either

[evilsatan]

Xbmcbuntu is the best method, depends of you need to use windows 7 for anything else though. Xbmcbuntu has a cut down Ubuntu desktop with web browser etc. so does the job for me.

[{{909}}]

i read up a bit and decided to go for xbmcbuntu, I previously used xbmclive and i worked perfectly.

[tombott]

I'd go full blown Ubuntu then install XBMC from repo's.
Thats how I have all my Media PC's setup.

[CallmeGoose]

ive got the exact same setup as you matey, went for a win7 OS in the end as I want the setup to do other things. each to their own I guess :- )

[tombott]

If you want to run apache based tools like sabnzbd etc then Ubuntu is a better choice than Windows.
It just runs better, it's as simple as that.

[liveseytowers]

I ended up with Windows 7 on my R3600 just for the easy life. Tried Ubuntu and xbmc from an sd card but didn't have time to google (or ask tombott) everytime I wanted to do something.

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[CallmeGoose]

not had any problems running sabnzbd on my win7 revo, runs flawlessly. Its all down to user preference in the end. Im more comfortable with a windows based system, but saying that - I was more comfortable with torrents until I tried usenet, now I dont use torrents anymore!

[tronads]

I have the r3600.
I wanted it more for a media player than a PC, but did want to still occasionally use it as a PC.
So given its primary function, I wanted it booting into XBMC as quickly as possible, with no windows nonsense. I opted to dual boot it with xbmcbuntu and windows 7. Untouched, it gives the boot option for a few seconds, then by default goes to xbmcbuntu. If I want windows, I either touch the remote control or the bluetooth keyboard and it can be selected.

[evilsatan]

Just so you know, XBMCbuntu is a wizard setup and works out the box. No need to google or ask anyone anything But a working setup is a working setup. Mine is for media only and i want it up and running asap so a SSD with XBMCbuntu is perfect

[Geko]

I had XBMClive and couldn't do everything I wanted to. I also had to read a tutorial before I attempted the simple things like pairing a Bluetooth keyboard or setting up the wireless card. Because I am not good with linux. Therefore I put on windows 7 and stuck the windows xbmc on it. Much better. All runs great and I don't struggle to understand how to do the simple things.

[sam15]

Thanks for the replies guys, gone for the xbmcbuntu install. Will no dout be back asking more questions.
Thanks
Sam