Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista)

Subeejit · 13-12-2008, 08:45 PM

Hi All,
Can anyone tell if the windows media centre can be replaced by some other multimedia application (open source preferred). I mean if I donot want to use the built-in media centre (vista), but still want to use the remote (that came with the Laptop) with some other application?

Advance thanks for the answer.

QwertyManiac · 13-12-2008, 09:07 PM

XBMC (Formerly XBox Media Center) is a good choice: http://xbmc.org/

Rahim · 13-12-2008, 09:08 PM

Myth TV

thewisecrab · 13-12-2008, 09:13 PM

I tried XbMC. A bit tricky for a newbie to install. I chucked and used Myth TV instead. You can still try XBMC for Windows.

Dark Star · 13-12-2008, 11:01 PM

^^Its way easy just add repos from Software Sources and search in Synaptic

thewisecrab · 14-12-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Star

^^Its way easy just add repos from Software Sources and search in Synaptic

I added the repos to Synaptic, but XbMC would just refuse to start after installing. Now happy with Myth

**MetalheadGautham** · 14-12-2008, 04:27 PM

XBMC and MythTV FTW!

Dark Star · 14-12-2008, 04:54 PM

Elisa Media Center ? http://elisa.fluendo.com/

Faun · 14-12-2008, 05:19 PM

painfully boring for a desktop user

**MetalheadGautham** · 15-12-2008, 12:25 PM

^^+1

Thats why I prefer VLC and Kaffeine-Xine.

And for Audio, I never even use my PC. Plugin the MP3 Player directly to speakers. 8)

Not all desktop users are multimedia enthusiasts, and not all multimedia enthusiasts are HTPC fans. That puts very little who would be interested in a software like WinHT, XBMC, MythTV, etc.

Dark Star · 15-12-2008, 02:58 PM

I will release XBMC rpm packages for Mandriva soon.. hopefully they will add there

anujpathania · 16-12-2008, 11:19 AM

Try Media Portal ... Works for Me

http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

Dark Star · 16-12-2008, 04:03 PM

Boxee is also available for linux

Subeejit · 20-12-2008, 08:34 PM

Thanks all for your replies..
But can anyone pls tell how to use the HP Remote Control with these apps?

13-12-2008, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Subeejit "Achtung Stuffen.." Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) Hi All, Can anyone tell if the windows media centre can be replaced by some other multimedia application (open source preferred). I mean if I donot want to use the built-in media centre (vista), but still want to use the remote (that came with the Laptop) with some other application? Advance thanks for the answer.

13-12-2008, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
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14-12-2008, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
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Dark Star Wise Old Owl Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: /dev/hd0 Posts: 1,487	Re: Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) Elisa Media Center ? http://elisa.fluendo.com/ __________________ Me Myself and My Tux Blog :- http://tuxenclave.wordpress.com/

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15-12-2008, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
MetalheadGautham The Smaller Bang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gautham City Posts: 7,431	Re: Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) ^^+1 Thats why I prefer VLC and Kaffeine-Xine. And for Audio, I never even use my PC. Plugin the MP3 Player directly to speakers. 8) Not all desktop users are multimedia enthusiasts, and not all multimedia enthusiasts are HTPC fans. That puts very little who would be interested in a software like WinHT, XBMC, MythTV, etc. __________________ http://TheSmallerBang.wordpress.com eMachines E725 - T4400 2.2GHz, 1GB, 160GB Nokia 5130XM * T-Sonic 610 2GB Nokia 2323C * Samsung Galaxy Y Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi

15-12-2008, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dark Star Wise Old Owl Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: /dev/hd0 Posts: 1,487	Re: Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) I will release XBMC rpm packages for Mandriva soon.. hopefully they will add there __________________ Me Myself and My Tux Blog :- http://tuxenclave.wordpress.com/

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anujpathania Right Off the Assembly Line Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1	Re: Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) Try Media Portal ... Works for Me http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

16-12-2008, 04:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dark Star Wise Old Owl Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: /dev/hd0 Posts: 1,487	Re: Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) Boxee is also available for linux __________________ Me Myself and My Tux Blog :- http://tuxenclave.wordpress.com/

20-12-2008, 08:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Subeejit "Achtung Stuffen.." Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	Re: Alternative to Window Media Centre (Vista) Thanks all for your replies.. But can anyone pls tell how to use the HP Remote Control with these apps?

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