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I am currently running Ubuntu 9.10 with XBMC. I got some new hard drives so plan on doing some re-organization and basically rebuild the system from scratch. I did a lot of experimenting on my last build to get some things working and just want a nice fresh clean install.
So which is the most stable release for XBMC currently (as in today 10/17/11)? I heard there were some issues with 11.10, so I am leaning towards 11.04 because I want to be as current as possible with regards to other packages I use.
Thanks
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I'm running 11.10 without problems. Specially on ATI hardware I recommend it, since everything needed is already in the normal ubuntu repositories(apart from xbmc itself)
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I'm tired of the "Everything changes every 6 months" crap that I have to deal with on my girlfriend's laptop. I wish I never introduced her to Ubuntu and left her on Gnome/XFCE on Debian like I run.
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I run Debian Sid. Yes it's "unstable" but as long as you check the bug reports you should be just fine. If you want a bit more stability testing doesn't lag by much.
All the packages are up to date. Heck I bet I have some newer packages (with bug fixes) right now than anyone running 11/10.
You don't have to deal with the whole backports crap. 99% of everything is in the main repository. None of this PPA mix'n'match crap.
Code:
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `xbmc_%`.* TO 'xbmc'@'%';
IF you have a mysql problem, find one of the 4 dozen threads already open.
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wyild1
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You dont have to subscribe to the "New os every 6 months" as ubuntu offers LTS which is support on that version for 3 years.
Im still using 10.04 which gets updated all the time with new kernels and new drivers and software updates. Ubuntu will support it. From their site
Our long-term support (LTS) releases are supported for three years on the desktop. Perfect for organisations that need more stability for larger deployments
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I'm running Maverick. There's a STABLE xbmc ppa for this and not for any later versions though I understand you can work around that.
I was on 10.04 and only changed, like you, for support of other features specifically TRIM support on an SSD.
If not for TRIM i would have stuck with 10.04, i know there are backport workarounds for kernel but it was simpler to upgrade to 10.10.
I might jump to 11.10 to gain hw support for a particular DVB tuner but I see this being several hours messing with a command line rather than enjoying xbmc. Incidentally anyone know if the xbmc install is as simple as using the Natty PPA and changing natty to oneiric? I'd rather have a stable xbmc than nightlies.
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I realize this post is a bit dated but does anyone have anything current to add as it pertains to Eden? I am looking to make the leap to install Eden over Ubuntu and would like to know if 11.10 is still a recommended (read: stable) build for Eden. Thoughts?
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Temar,
Yes I'm sure my monitor can handle 24hz. I have a Revo 1600 with an xbmc install that DOES automatically switch to 24hz and the info box at the corner of the TV changes accordingly to read the new refresh rate.
Plaguester, I had no idea of the difference until i watched a 1080 rip of Gladiator and the camera pan of the battle scene DID look so much smoother! You are right about that. So if I know that the monitor is capable of 24hz, what steps can I take to get my 8400 to display that refresh?
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i used that blog post too, not tried 24hz as i doubt my tv can do it, and don't think i'd notice lol. mine seems to be configured for 55hz but is running at 60hz or vice versa.