Which Platform most stable for XBMC?

Hi:

I'm currently using Boxee but want to give XBMC a try. Which platform does XBMC run smoothest/least problematic on?

Using the Apple OS. won't be an option because I don't like drinking the Apple Kool Aid. But I doubt that it was going to be the answer.

Any advantages/disadvantages to the Linux Vs. Windows Vs. Xbox?

If it meets my needs, I'll be looking for some TV-Dedicated hardware. Any suggestions? Please don't say Alienware, I'm not that green... Hahaha! I was thinking of something small & quiet like a mini-pc which I can hook up to my Qnap-6 Bay NAS.

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

it will run best on whichever os you are mostly capable of operating.

Honestly, I've used them all. I've had it on 4 xboxes, 2 windows, 1 Linux machine and 5 Macs. And the only one that has had the least problems (one issue with a third party plugin that needed an update) has been the Mac version on OS X.

It's the easiest to install, the easiest to update, the easiest to migrate and back up. (one app, one support folder) and the most stable.

But since you aren't inclined to try it, I'd go with the Linux version.

As for hardware, only thing you really need is a video card with built in acceleration support. Right now I have an old AMD 2.1Ghz my friend tossed my way and I put in a Nvidia 210GT fanless that cost me all of $15 bucks with the rebate. It's in a HTB case and boots from a refurb Patriot 32GB SSD that cost me $35. Cooled with one 120 Cooler Master fan. Remote is a Gateway RC6 with USB receiver that came from a old machine with a Tuner card I got for free. Works perfectly out of the box.

It's silent, cheap and plays the highest bitrate 1080p bluray mkv rips with ease. (25+) CPU never goes over 10% load, CPU temps 30-35C, GPU passive video card temps 40-65C. All in a machine that cost me about $50 bucks.

I run OSX Lion as the base, with Windows 7 running as a VM on VMWare Fusion and XBMCBuntu Beta 3 under VirtualBox under the Win7 VM. The ultimate stability machine utilizing features of all three major operating systems simultaneously.

fryed_1 Wrote:I run OSX Lion as the base, with Windows 7 running as a VM on VMWare Fusion and XBMCBuntu Beta 3 under VirtualBox under the Win7 VM. The ultimate stability machine utilizing features of all three major operating systems simultaneously.

Sounds like a memory hog

What the hell is Apple OS?

fryed_1 Wrote:I run OSX Lion as the base, with Windows 7 running as a VM on VMWare Fusion and XBMCBuntu Beta 3 under VirtualBox under the Win7 VM. The ultimate stability machine utilizing features of all three major operating systems simultaneously.

Yeah, that seems the most intelligent setup to me, nearly as intelligent as efficient.

Windows 7 and XBMC all the way for me and it is as smooth as silk, because I want to enjoy bitstreaming HD audio and streaming Netflix HD!

Sorry Linus/ATV users, gotta agree on Win7 - best driver support for GPUs, bitstreaming, ease of use for everything else.

Been stable and quick, very low learning curve for most users.

Ned Scott Wrote:What the hell is Apple OS?

You know, the opposite of Orange OS:

http://susestudio.com/a/VqZNGe/orange-os-45--2