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New to Linux and XBMC - dalben - 2010-08-03
While trying to spec out a HTPC, I came to the conclusion that XBMC Live seemed the best method to get an introdction to XBMC and keep the price down.
I don't know my way around Linux but I am confident with command lines and editing configs and scripts as long as I'm following directions. With all that in mind I think Live is the way to go.
I intend to install live on the HTPC Hard Disk. The questions I have are pretty basic (I hope). Is there a way to shell out of XBMC to the Linux OS ? I want to be able to run Skype at certain times. My research shows know Skype add-on for XBMC but as long there is an easy way to launch skype I can survive.
Same with a browser session, is there an add on that will launch firefox or chrome ? Or again an easier way to shell out and run the browser ?
Thanks in advance.
- scalpel - 2010-08-03
Evrything you asked is on the forum, youre need to look around especially xbmc tips trick:
http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=110
this thread will show you how you can install a full ubuntu desktop with xbmc autologin at startup if you will need you can click exit in xbmc and login to desktop(gnome) shell and get to work.
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=54705
There are also tutorials to run apps in xbmc like firefox ex.:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=71664&highlight=firefox
this is only example
- dalben - 2010-08-03
Thanks for the links. I was specifically asking about XBMC Live. If I need to do a full Ubuntu install then it will probably have to wait a while. I'll go the Windows route where I know my way around and play with Ubuntu in my spare time.
- Clumsy - 2010-08-03
While you CAN do stuff like that with live, I wouldn't really recommend it if you have no linux experience. A full desktop is the much easier solution in this case, since you don't have to worry about the specifics of the live image.