在ubuntu10.10中三步安装XBMC只需终端输入（1） sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config （2） sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-x

Install XBMC Media Center 10 on Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat and LinuxMint 10 Julia | PPA repository

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Written by Zinovsky | 19 December 2010
Posted in Linux tutorials - Linux tutorials

XBMC 10 “Dharma” is released, this new release comes with many new features and  support to many new media formats, now XBMC play all of the current media formats available, including the new WebM/VP8 codec that is the latest buzz. Hardware acceleration has been added in windows (Vista or 7) via DXVA2, CrystalHD has been added for all platforms (best supported in OSX and Linux), VDPAU support has been improved in Linux, and VAAPI support has been added for the hardware that supports it in Linux. This new version comes also with  11 different skins , all with distinct looks and personalities. There are far too many improvements to list here, so check out the changelog for a full list.

About XBMC:

" XBMC is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. XBMC is available for Linux, OSX, Windows, and the original Xbox."

Installation :

- Try XBMC Live CD:

XBMC come also come in a live cd for people that like to test applications before to install, you can download and run the booable live CD from this this Link . Also  If you want to run the XBMC from a USB drive, check out UNetbootin to create a bootable flash drive.

Download the live CD from this Link .

- Installation in Ubuntu and LinuxMint:

To install XBMC in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat and LinuxMint10 Julia, first we need to install some dependencies, to do that open terminal and  copy the commands bellow :

sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config

The packages for Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10 (32-bit and 64-bit)are available in XBMC ppa, for installation open terminal and type the following commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc


sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc-standalone

 

Add more functionality to XBMC by installing Add-ons :

Also if you want to watch your favorite youtube videos, Listen to some web radio or podcasts, Install a web interface to control your living-room experience, or even one to manage your media It’s all available in the new add-ons system, you need just to go  to the “add-ons” section in the system menu and install what you want: