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Is there a good Media Center OS that I can install on a slightly dated PC (new in 2003) that will allow internet access, or at least a connection to sites like Hulu or whatever? I'd like to move away from Windows, largely because there are a LOT of resources being used for functions I don't need, but are essential for XP to work right.
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Post subject: Re: PC Media Center Operating Systems
Posted: Thu 01-21-2010 8:09PM
Captain
Joined: Mon 11-17-2008 1:37PM Posts: 179
Source: CompSci Building
Commercial: Too many to list off. Windows XP Media Center Edition is rather pleasant.
Free: Ubuntu Linux with Freevo. I have it running on a 1 GHz Pentium III rather nicely. HD videos are no-go, but SD is perfect.
Freevo does not interface with Youtube, Hulu, Vimeo, or any other porn sites you kids are boob-toobing to these days. You'll have to navigate through Firefox.
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Post subject: Re: PC Media Center Operating Systems
Posted: Fri 01-22-2010 3:45PM
Major
Joined: Sun 08-15-2004 3:06PM Posts: 447
Source: Off Campus
Yeah I was rather impressed with Boxee. I've barely even touched it, but I just checked it out since it's based on XBMC, which is awesome. Why mess with building an HTPC, when all I really need is to be able to stream media to a TV. XBMC does this amazingly well, plus it's so cheap and easy to setup.
Post subject: Re: PC Media Center Operating Systems
Posted: Fri 01-22-2010 4:19PM
Colonel
Joined: Sat 04-29-2006 8:47PM Posts: 663
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I would second the boxee. My htpc is running windows 7 pro purely because I like to record my own tv shows instead of waiting for it to get posted online. You may consider waiting for a little bit and getting the boxee box when it comes out
Post subject: Re: PC Media Center Operating Systems
Posted: Fri 01-22-2010 6:39PM
Colonel
Joined: Sat 04-29-2006 8:47PM Posts: 663
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dar9q7 wrote:
I would second the boxee. My htpc is running windows 7 pro purely because I like to record my own tv shows instead of waiting for it to get posted online. You may consider waiting for a little bit and getting the boxee box when it comes out
"CEO Avner Ronen told NewTeeVee that he hopes to price the box for less than $200, but given the cost of hardware involved, Boxee probably won’t be able to reach the $100 price point that Roku has for its IP video set-top box."
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