[riji]

For a few months I bought a Mac mini to function as a HTPC.
This way I discovered kodi and did learn a lot.
However, using my Logitech Harmony Ultimate remote with this configuration, remains problematic.
Whith the Mac mini on OS X (Yosemite) short/long button press can't be discern, so I "loose" functionallity (somewhat remedied by making a user keyboard.xml).
Too frustrating however remains that iTunes often hinders the action of the Ultimate for kodi (you only see the volume control at every key press). So I must frequently (several times) restart or reboot.
I wonder if installing OpenELEC could bring a solution (distinction between short/long press, and better overall cooperation with Harmony?)
If so, should I install OpenELEC on a separate partition?

[Matt Devo]

why not just boot up the OpenELEC USB install media in live mode and see (just type live and hit enter at the boot prompt)? Or install it to a 2nd USB stick and boot that.

[riji]

Many thanks.
I have followed your advice and it works.

Update 31/1:
In OS X I can't set my OpenELEC USB stick as the boot disk, so I have to keep ALT pressed each time I boot and my bluetooth keyboard isn't active at that moment, so I have to use a wired keyboard... this isn't easy sitting in my living room relaxing.
Also, I succeeded in making the Logitech Harmony Ultimate remote handling short/long button press with kodi and in defining all buttons.
So I'll try going on in OS X, hoping iTunes wont much interfere.....