[mdt73]

Hi,
I'm ordering 2 x Zotac's for xbmc use only. I'll be ordering without any OS. Which xbmc variant would you guys suggest? I am a complete novice in terms of OS installations etc.

Thanks,
M

[Flomaster]

is this to be an xbmc only machine? if your answer is yes than xbmcFreaks live cd is the way to go. you can still get a web browser running if need be.


-=Jason=-

[hogfan]

I'd install the XBMC Live to the hard disk. You will get the best performance out of your hardware this way if you are just using the boxes for xbmc.


-hogfan

[prae5]

live / openelec.tv

depends what they are going to be used for.

[mdt73]

It's only use will be XBMC. And I'm looking for the least complicated route. Oh and if I don't have to buy a WIN7 license so much the better.

I've read alot about XBMC Live. And with my minimal knowledge it seems just like what I could be looking for.

Can I install it from a USB drive without a loading a Linux OS first? (which I have no idea how to do)

Thanks,
M

[jhsrennie]

Can I install it from a USB drive without a loading a Linux OS first? (which I have no idea how to do)

Yes. There's an option on the boot menu to install to the hard disk. I would let it boot and run off the USD drive and have a play. If you're happy it all works then restart and use the boot menu to select the install option.

JR