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| − | + | {{citelink|url=http://xbmc.org/about/|XBMC}} is a GPL licensed software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. XBMC can play {{citelink|url=http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_Features_and_Supported_Formats/Codecs|most}} popular audio and video formats. It can play CDs and DVDs from a disk or image file and even files inside ZIP and RAR archives. It can scan all of your media and automatically create a personalized library with album covers, descriptions, and fanart. | |
| − | '''NOTE:''' before installing XBMC, make sure that your system meets the | + | '''NOTE:''' before installing XBMC, make sure that your system meets the {{citelink|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XBMC#Hardware_requirements|minimum hardware requirements}}. The XBMC team recommends using an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later. |
During the installation of PC-BSD the installer provided an option to install XBMC. If you wish to install XBMC afterwards, use Control Panel ➜ System Manager ➜ [[System Manager#Install.2FUninstall Desktops and System Components|System Packages]] ➜ Misc. Once XBMC is installed, an entry should be added to the Multimedia section of the application menu of your desktop. You can also start XBMC by typing '''xbmc''' from a command prompt. | During the installation of PC-BSD the installer provided an option to install XBMC. If you wish to install XBMC afterwards, use Control Panel ➜ System Manager ➜ [[System Manager#Install.2FUninstall Desktops and System Components|System Packages]] ➜ Misc. Once XBMC is installed, an entry should be added to the Multimedia section of the application menu of your desktop. You can also start XBMC by typing '''xbmc''' from a command prompt. | ||
| − | If you have never used XBMC before, take some time to skim through the | + | If you have never used XBMC before, take some time to skim through the {{citelink|url=http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_Quick_Start_Guide|XBMC Quick Start Guide}} and the {{citelink|url=http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_Online_Manual|XBMC Online Manual}}. |
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| XBMC |
XBMC[1] is a GPL licensed software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. XBMC can play most[2] popular audio and video formats. It can play CDs and DVDs from a disk or image file and even files inside ZIP and RAR archives. It can scan all of your media and automatically create a personalized library with album covers, descriptions, and fanart.
NOTE: before installing XBMC, make sure that your system meets the minimum hardware requirements[3]. The XBMC team recommends using an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later.
During the installation of PC-BSD the installer provided an option to install XBMC. If you wish to install XBMC afterwards, use Control Panel ➜ System Manager ➜ System Packages ➜ Misc. Once XBMC is installed, an entry should be added to the Multimedia section of the application menu of your desktop. You can also start XBMC by typing xbmc from a command prompt.
If you have never used XBMC before, take some time to skim through the XBMC Quick Start Guide[4] and the XBMC Online Manual[5].
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