Multiple Instances of XBMC play on multiple TVS

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MultiseatX
http://www.linuxtoys.org/multiubuntu/multiubuntu.html

You won't be happy with this path.

Ok so one last follow up, I am going to go with the ATV2 if you still suggest it. What exactly is inside this box? Like a mini computer? Hard drive or what?
So I buy like 5 of these for 5 TVs and my main server running windows 7 and XBMC with shared folders in basement all connected through the network, and I somehow install xbmc for windows or mac on the atv2 I guess?

Also if it’s the mac version does it act exactly like with windows one only different platform? And there won’t be any issues connecting from the ATV2 to the windows xbmc (won’t know the difference?)

How much space is on these things? Can it store all the cast and movie info locally and trailers as well?

What is better ATV2 or a small htpc? Is there any flat HTPC out there yet possibly the size of a router lol . Any links to stuff you have used would be great..

Thanks again for the help I really appreciate it.

Cash Wrote:Ok so one last follow up, I am going to go with the ATV2 if you still suggest it. What exactly is inside this box? Like a mini computer? Hard drive or what?
So I buy like 5 of these for 5 TVs and my main server running windows 7 and XBMC with shared folders in basement all connected through the network, and I somehow install xbmc for windows or mac on the atv2 I guess?

Also if it’s the mac version does it act exactly like with windows one only different platform? And there won’t be any issues connecting from the ATV2 to the windows xbmc (won’t know the difference?)

How much space is on these things? Can it store all the cast and movie info locally and trailers as well?

What is better ATV2 or a small htpc? Is there any flat HTPC out there yet possibly the size of a router lol . Any links to stuff you have used would be great..

Thanks again for the help I really appreciate it.

It's pretty much a small computer, like a mobile phone.

The ATV2 uses the IOS version of eden beta 1 (atm), it's exactly the same as any other os's version (except navigation sounds don't work).

They have 8gb of internal flash memory - you'd be better storing all your thumbs etc on your server (using path substition or the like).

You could look at something like the zotac zbox or acer revo,etc.
I think there is a tiny little amd powered one about the same size as the ATV2 as well.

Hope that helps.

to make life easier for you and reduce the amount of OS updates and management etc.
I would seriosuly advise you to look at openelec, it is baiscally a cut down version of a linux OS and installs the base OS and XBMC within 5 minutes. After that it boots straight into xbmc and your ready to go.

I am using it currently on 2 Acer Revo's and its been great.

Will my android remotes still control all these with the xbmc remote app? and my logitech harmony remote?

I will look into other posts, but if i go with the atv2 are they hard to jailbreak? And after after i do it, its still gonna run the mac o/s and i just install the xbmc for mac? Also all the plugins work the same and can you surf the internet from the atv2.

Also were we you suggest to buy these atv2's or Acer Revo's can u get them from anywhere like newegg or whatever its called? Openelec, this is the software i assume? You saying to do what jailbreak the atv2 the keep a usb stick in it with openelec, or is this only for use with a pc?

Thanks guys.

This thread is hurting my head so much.

@Cashmon3y - any better solutions?

@Cash
Keep in mind, the ATV2 won't give you a 1080p experience. Although it can play 1080p content, it's video output is limited to 720p. So that's nothing I personally would spend my money on.
I'm also about to build my own house/appartment and am thinking for the best way to have XBMC everywhere at low costs. I'll ofc go the client/server way having a central MySQL db and a PVR backend running there. For the clients I was thinking about low power nettops, or once available maybe even just a ~40 bucks RapsberryPi running OpenElec. But I'm still not sure what to do with blurays, so I'll brobably use a Win7 box in the livingroom, which also gives me the possibility to play games and browse the web, having a full OS in the background.

I like thanks again buddy.

Cash, did you decide to go with the ATV2 or your original plan?

I want to do exactly what you originally proposed. I've tried the ATV2, but navigation through the XBMC menu is MUCH slower than when done on my dual-core 3.0GHz PC. So, due to that, I like the PC approach better.

I've considered the Raspberry Pi approach also, but I'm not confident the navigation there will be any better than the ATV2.