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RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - thethirdnut - 2013-01-08
Use autofs for NFS mounts.
I haven't had fstab work reliably for NFS - fine for SMB - and I don't see the point the doing it otherwise when 2 min of configuration and you'll never have to touch it again.
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - selectany - 2013-01-08
Let me recall my issue with poor video playback & A/V sync.
Last night I downgraded from nvidia v310.19 to v304.60 and installed Frodo RC3.
The things get even worse.
Here is an media info from a problematic video file I tried to play last night:
Code:
Stream #0:0(eng): Video: vc1 (Advanced) (WVC1 / 0x31435657), yuv420p, 1920x1080 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 23.98 fps, 23.98 tbr, 1k tbn, 47.95 tbc (default)As result of playing the upper file:
1) Audio - only cracks and pops
2) Video - very poor performance with slow picture motion
But, I could play 720p content without a problem.
Is this codec issue related to vc1 or something else?
Edit: Here is an output from mediainfo:
Code:
General
Unique ID : 197621992084228487985189085218612565047 (0x94AC9C791305B4FF9AD612943DD1D437)
Complete name : The Matrix 1999 BluRay rmx VC1 DTSMA-MAXiMiZE.mkv
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 2
File size : 17.8 GiB
Duration : 2h 16mn
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 18.7 Mbps
Encoded date : UTC 2011-05-22 13:52:36
Writing application : mkvmerge v4.7.0 ('Just Like You Imagined') built on Apr 21 2011 01:13:14
Writing library : libebml v1.2.0 + libmatroska v1.1.0
Video
ID : 1
Format : VC-1
Format profile : Advanced@L3
Codec ID : V_MS/VFW/FOURCC / WVC1
Codec ID/Hint : Microsoft
Duration : 2h 16mn
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Compression mode : Lossy
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Audio
ID : 2
Format : DTS
Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
Format profile : MA / Core
Mode : 16
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Muxing mode : Header stripping
Codec ID : A_DTS
Duration : 2h 16mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : Unknown / 1 509 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossless / Lossy
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Text #1
ID : 3
Format : PGS
Muxing mode : zlib
Codec ID : S_HDMV/PGS
Codec ID/Info : The same subtitle format used on BDs/HD-DVDs
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Text #2
ID : 4
Format : PGS
Muxing mode : zlib
Codec ID : S_HDMV/PGS
Codec ID/Info : The same subtitle format used on BDs/HD-DVDs
Language : Bulgarian
Default : No
Forced : NoRE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - Phantisy - 2013-01-08
Thanks for the great script. One suggestion I would recommend is the option to disable some things from installing. I always install the nVidia drivers on my own for personal reasons. I would like to be able to disable them from installing without having to edit the script. Just an idea. Either way much appreciation for the script Makes life easier
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - un1versal - 2013-01-08
@selectany
What version of XBMC did you have before you installed RC3? If it was Eden remove the guisettings.xml and look at http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_v12_%28Frodo%29_FAQ#What_might_break_when_upgrading_to_v12.3F_.28Audio_and_Video.2C_add-ons.2C_skins.2C_remotes.29
For that matter what Linux distro do you have? This thread is about a script for minimal Ubuntu, only rolling release I know is ARCH.
It seems to me your troubleshooting in a thread that is for a install script -- your problem is not related to script right or Likely not Even Ubuntu? if that's the case create your own thread for these problems please.
uNi
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - Phantisy - 2013-01-08
I installed Ubuntu x64 12.10 minimal, SSH, MySQL, Samba, nVidia drivers, XBMC RC3 then your script. On reboot it goes to a blank black screen. Cannot SSH into the box or anything. I just decided to reinstall Ubuntu, SSH, MySQL and Samba. Have not installed anything else. Just thought I would let you know.
Booted fine to login prompt til I ran your script.
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - furii - 2013-01-09
(2013-01-08, 23:31)Phantisy Wrote: I installed Ubuntu x64 12.10 minimal, SSH, MySQL, Samba, nVidia drivers, XBMC RC3 then your script. On reboot it goes to a blank black screen. Cannot SSH into the box or anything. I just decided to reinstall Ubuntu, SSH, MySQL and Samba. Have not installed anything else. Just thought I would let you know.
Booted fine to login prompt til I ran your script.
sandy bridge?
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - Phantisy - 2013-01-09
(2013-01-09, 01:52)furii Wrote:(2013-01-08, 23:31)Phantisy Wrote: I installed Ubuntu x64 12.10 minimal, SSH, MySQL, Samba, nVidia drivers, XBMC RC3 then your script. On reboot it goes to a blank black screen. Cannot SSH into the box or anything. I just decided to reinstall Ubuntu, SSH, MySQL and Samba. Have not installed anything else. Just thought I would let you know.
Booted fine to login prompt til I ran your script.
sandy bridge?
AMD
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - selectany - 2013-01-09
(2013-01-08, 22:21)uNiversal Wrote: @selectany
What version of XBMC did you have before you installed RC3? If it was Eden remove the guisettings.xml and look at http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_v12_%28Frodo%29_FAQ#What_might_break_when_upgrading_to_v12.3F_.28Audio_and_Video.2C_add-ons.2C_skins.2C_remotes.29
For that matter what Linux distro do you have? This thread is about a script for minimal Ubuntu, only rolling release I know is ARCH.
It seems to me your troubleshooting in a thread that is for a install script -- your problem is not related to script right or Likely not Even Ubuntu? if that's the case create your own thread for these problems please.
uNi
Ok, I'm sorry, I'll create separate thread.
Just quick answer to your questions: My distro is Arch. My previous XBMC version was Eden, and I erased (backed) the whole .xbmc folder before installing Frodo. I have no problems using XBMC for years, till now.
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - cw-kid - 2013-01-10
(2013-01-01, 02:48)Janzzze Wrote: i seem to have a problem.
when i boot it does not start XBMC and just says "checking battery status"
I have the same problem, just gets stuck on checking battery state.
AMD CPU with ATI 4200HD onboard graphics
Any ideas?
Thanks
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - un1versal - 2013-01-10
@cw-kid
Yes you need to purge your current fgrlx and install fglrx-legacy because AMD development logic is so great!
See http://linux.hootip.com/how-to-solve-amd-ati-driver-not-recognized-problem-on-ubuntu-12-10/
You will also need to downgrade xorg to 1.12 since 1.13 wont work with legacy drivers.
uNi
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - cw-kid - 2013-01-10
(2013-01-10, 14:49)uNiversal Wrote: @cw-kid
Yes you need to purge your current fgrlx and install fglrx-legacy because AMD development logic is so great!
See http://linux.hootip.com/how-to-solve-amd-ati-driver-not-recognized-problem-on-ubuntu-12-10/
You will also need to downgrade xorg to 1.12 since 1.13 wont work with legacy drivers.
uNi
Thank you for your reply!
So I just need to run these commands ?
Sorry I am very new to Linux
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa: makson96/fglrx
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install fglrx-legacyEDIT: It says: Error: need a repository as argument
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - un1versal - 2013-01-10
No you ALSO need to downgrade xorg to v1.12 because fglrx-legacy wont work with 1.13 as well and probably purge your previous fglrx before running those commands.
This has been covered in forums http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=148587&page=4&highlight=makson96%2Ffglrx
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You already have a thread opened and been told this, why you asking everywhere now?
uNi
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - cw-kid - 2013-01-10
(2013-01-10, 15:07)uNiversal Wrote: No you ALSO need to downgrade xorg to v1.12 because fglrx-legacy wont work with 1.13 as well and probably purge your previous fglrx before running those commands.
This has been covered in forums http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=148587&page=4&highlight=makson96%2Ffglrx
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You already have a thread opened and been told this, why you asking everywhere now?
uNi
OK thanks its booted in to XBMC now!
I now have an issue with my MCE / Harmony remote controls not working, I have an Antec Fusion case I selected SoundGraph iMON IR/VFD during the script setup. This seemed to be the option to choose but there was other SoundGraph options as well.
I have tried a bog standard MCE remote and my Harmony remote and neither are working. There is also nothing shown on the VFD display.
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - un1versal - 2013-01-10
No idea, check the 1 million threads on MCE remote and iMon IR/VFD surely.
uNi
RE: HOW-TO: Automated efficient (dedicated) XBMC installation on Ubuntu minimal 12.10 - sion28 - 2013-01-11
I just installed XBMC via Bram77's script, and all i have to say is WOW.
I'm coming from using OpenELEC for over a year now, and original xbox before that!
This method was very easy. Not as fast as OpenELEC, but that's because it downloads so many things from the net. But once finished, it boots up faster than OpenELEC did.... about 20sec vs. about 35 for OE. Incredible. And, my Fusion system (foxconn nt-a350) is working well with XVBA drivers active.
Thank you SO much for putting this together. I really wanted to switch to a traditional Linux based install of xbmc and I was dreading it. Your script made it virtually painless.
That said there are a few things that come up that aren't addressed in the first post. It would be nice for n00bs if you gave more details about the options that come up during the script, similar to how you did with the Linux install.
I haven't yet tested my audio system (hdmi passthrough) so I expect I'll be seeking help for that, but maybe not. We'll see... then I'll need to get my wifi working (haven't tried that yet either). But, off to bed for now.
Thanks again, this was just amazing. Really. Fantastic work.