[LINUX] Apple TV Crystalbuntu (Ubuntu Linux and Crystal HD) Disk Image for Apple TV

Sam.Nazarko · 2010-06-03 16:10

Yes I guess you could say it's like Live. Less minimal, but it includes all the essentials for the complete CrystalHD and HDMI sound experience.

As for waiting, no need, the link is up.

Please give some feedback once it's all up and running

reddeath · 2010-06-03 16:25

Hi Sam,
Could you post some info about how to setup an automount for samba shares? I am streaming movies from a NAS and would like it to be mounted on boot up automatically.

Sam.Nazarko · 2010-06-03 16:27

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Win...SAMBA/CIFS)

reddeath · 2010-06-03 16:46

Are all the settings made after initial boot going to be saved somewhere on the USB stick for subsequent boots? How does it work exactly?

matpol · 2010-06-03 16:51

@Sam.Nazarko - I will start downloading once I get home - need to get a bigger stick and a couple of hours - I will try and give you some feed back early next week.

@reddeath - as i understand you run the os from the stick like the stick is an HD so you can install software etc and it should maintain it's state. As Sam says the only issue is if you upgrade the kernel.

reddeath · 2010-06-03 16:56

Sorry, I was mislead by word 'image' which i though it not modifiable and therefore changes made in one session would not be saved after a reboot.

Sam.Nazarko · 2010-06-03 17:00

@reddeath just try it out. You will be pleasantly surprised. @matpol your right, kernel updates are a bit of a drag but i updated from 2.6.24-26 to 2.6.24-27 and it was alright

**davilla** · 2010-06-03 17:12

Here's a hint about ubuntu/kernel updates. If it works, why update ? There's no reason to update a working install just because you can.

Sam.Nazarko · 2010-06-03 17:27

True Davilla, the only reason I updated as said was because ALSA did not have the necessary compiler functions backported

dan1son · 2010-06-03 17:28

Especially an HTPC box. Chances are a kernel upgrade won't gain you anything. Normally small kernel revisions are related to bug fixes with specific drivers, security fixes, etc., not major performance improvements or any new support that you'd need on an HTPC.

If there's something compelling for your specific needs in a new version, by all means go for it. Otherwise stability should trump freshness.

If your machine boots X straight into XBMC 100% of the time, who cares if your new ubuntu version contains Gwibber or openoffice 3.2

reddeath Member Posts: 55 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-06-03 16:25 Post: #32 Hi Sam, Could you post some info about how to setup an automount for samba shares? I am streaming movies from a NAS and would like it to be mounted on boot up automatically.
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Sam.Nazarko Posting Freak Posts: 835 Joined: Dec 2009 Reputation: 12 Location: London	2010-06-03 16:27 Post: #33 http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Win...SAMBA/CIFS) Apple TV Patchstick for Windows Developer Crystalbuntu for AppleTV, Raspbmc - XBMC for Raspberry Pi!, Follow me on Twitter! If this post helped you, rate it.
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reddeath Member Posts: 55 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-06-03 16:46 Post: #34 Are all the settings made after initial boot going to be saved somewhere on the USB stick for subsequent boots? How does it work exactly?
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reddeath Member Posts: 55 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-06-03 16:56 Post: #36 Sorry, I was mislead by word 'image' which i though it not modifiable and therefore changes made in one session would not be saved after a reboot.
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Sam.Nazarko Posting Freak Posts: 835 Joined: Dec 2009 Reputation: 12 Location: London	2010-06-03 17:00 Post: #37 @reddeath just try it out. You will be pleasantly surprised. @matpol your right, kernel updates are a bit of a drag but i updated from 2.6.24-26 to 2.6.24-27 and it was alright Apple TV Patchstick for Windows Developer Crystalbuntu for AppleTV, Raspbmc - XBMC for Raspberry Pi!, Follow me on Twitter! If this post helped you, rate it.
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davilla Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 10,404 Joined: Feb 2008 Reputation: 58	2010-06-03 17:12 Post: #38 Here's a hint about ubuntu/kernel updates. If it works, why update ? There's no reason to update a working install just because you can. MediaInfo : http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/ Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules.
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Sam.Nazarko Posting Freak Posts: 835 Joined: Dec 2009 Reputation: 12 Location: London	2010-06-03 17:27 Post: #39 True Davilla, the only reason I updated as said was because ALSA did not have the necessary compiler functions backported Apple TV Patchstick for Windows Developer Crystalbuntu for AppleTV, Raspbmc - XBMC for Raspberry Pi!, Follow me on Twitter! If this post helped you, rate it.
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