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Atom+ION+Linux = HTPC?
costi:
Okay, so I'm building myself a HTPC/torrentbox based on the nVidia ION platform (Asus AT3IONT-I DELUXE to be exact). Since I want to keep the cost low, I'm considering using Linux.
I need some info, however:
- what distro would be best?
- Decoding by the video card is absolutely essential, because the Atom itself will not manage smooth 1080p, even if it's dualcore. Is it possible, preferably without too much hassle (I'm not a linux guy)?
- is there a torrent client with a web interface?
- I'm planning to use XBMC as my interface. Any known issues with this + GPU decoding?
Oh, and one last thing: I don't want to use pirated software, so please don't give me advice like "just torrent Windows 7". If Linux doesn't cut it, I'll have to shell out some cash, but only if it's unavoidable.
fohfoh:
--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 04:26:39 AM ---- what distro would be best?
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--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 04:26:39 AM ---- I'm planning to use XBMC as my interface. Any known issues with this + GPU decoding?
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So... why not just jump on an HTPC OS? AFAIK, there's infinityOS thread somewhere with the BeOS and other stuff discussion.
--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 04:26:39 AM ---- Decoding by the video card is absolutely essential, because the Atom itself will not manage smooth 1080p, even if it's dualcore. Is it possible, preferably without too much hassle (I'm not a linux guy)?
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Why buy atom based laptop? For that price, you should have a plethora of options.
--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 04:26:39 AM ---Oh, and one last thing: I don't want to use pirated software, so please don't give me advice like "just torrent Windows 7". If Linux doesn't cut it, I'll have to shell out some cash, but only if it's unavoidable.
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So your laptop doesn't come with a 7 OS preinstalled or at least the key?
--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 04:26:39 AM ---- is there a torrent client with a web interface?
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Somehow I'm thinking transmission. Dunno if it's what you want.
--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 04:26:39 AM ---Okay, so I'm building myself a HTPC/torrentbox based on the nVidia ION platform (Asus AT3IONT-I DELUXE to be exact). Since I want to keep the cost low, I'm considering using Linux.
- Decoding by the video card is absolutely essential, because the Atom itself will not manage smooth 1080p, even if it's dualcore. Is it possible, preferably without too much hassle (I'm not a linux guy)?
Any known issues with this + GPU decoding?
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Try the other thread about this netbook. Might answer some basic questions.
kemlo:
as far as xbmc goes it doesnt support GPU decoding without some tweaking i believe (could be wrong ofc)....you need to know how to edit an XML according to their wiki (tried it myself but failed horribly)
costi:
@fohfoh - please tell me where I have used the word "laptop"? Or "netbook", for that matter?
I chose Atom because it'll be running 24/7, and you can't beat the low power consumption of an Atom.
fohfoh:
--- Quote from: costi on July 04, 2010, 02:20:41 PM ---@fohfoh - please tell me where I have used the word "laptop"? Or "netbook", for that matter?
I chose Atom because it'll be running 24/7, and you can't beat the low power consumption of an Atom.
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Either way, should you not have the same thing?
I can't really see it not having an OS unless you're building from scratch. And the other netbook thread is still worth the look for the information.
True, misread. so are you building from scratch?
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