In the following article I am going to present a spectacular multimedia center for our computer with operating system Linux, Windows, Mac or even iOS y Android.
xbmc this available for free from its own website, where we will find the download links for the different distributions y OS.
It seems incredible, that programs as good as this can be totally free, but yes, that's the way it is, this is what is good about ideology Open Source and free software.
To install this application, users of Ubuntu 12.04, we just have to open a new terminal and type:
- sudo apt-get install xbmc
Then to execute it from the same terminal we will write:
- xbmc
XBMC Features
From this application you can control all multimedia part from your personal computer, it has a media player, both music and video, real-time weather information, a spectacular photo viewer.
In addition, from the XBMC multimedia center itself, and in a totally graphical way, we can access its complete settings menu from which we can control all aspects of this sensational multimedia content management program.
It also has a own web browser in the multimedia center, which will allow us to navigate through our favorite pages without having to leave the interface of XBMC.
From XBMC, we can also reproduce and share content in a online, in a way comfy easy and fun.
In short, a program of free character that will leave you speechless, and that once you install it you will not be able to do without it, since it will be the only tool you will need to control the entire part multimedia of your PC, whatever the operating system of which you are a user.
More information - Essential programs for Ubuntu 12 04 1nd part, Essential programs for Ubuntu 12 04 2nd part
Download - XBMC
Now I do not identify the skin of the photos, what is it?
XBMC is a fantastic frontend for your HTPC (living room computer), I abandoned mediaPortal 3 years ago (also very good, but the eternal promise) for it, for its careful aesthetics, its operating speed and above all for being able to run it on linux. The only downside is that the stable launch of its module for TV (multi-module to make it compatible with TV card servers) takes forever. Otherwise great job. Somewhat unstable in these last two versions but nothing too critical.