GeexBox 1.1

GeexBox Publisher's description:

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GeeXboX is a free embedded Linux distribution which aims at turning your computer into a so called HTPC (Home Theater PC) or Media Center. Being a standalone LiveCD-based distribution, it's a ready to boot operating system than works on any Pentium-class x86 computer or PowerPC Macintosh, implying no software requirement. You can even use it on a diskless computer, the whole system being loaded in RAM.rnrnDespite his tiny ISO image size, the distribution comes with a complete and automatic hardware detection, not requiring any driver to be added. It supports playback of nearly any kind of audio/video and image files and all known codecs and containers are shipped in, allowing playing them through various physical supports, either being CD, DVD, HDD, LAN or Internet.rnrnGeeXboX also comes with a complete toolchain that allows developers adding easily extra packages and features but that might also be used to give birth to many dedicated embedded Linux systems.

System Requirements:

GeeXboX is an operating system but you still need something to boot on. GeeXboX is based on MPlayer, which can be considered as one of the less cpu-dependent movie players, thanks to the use of FFMpeg for decoding movies.rnrnSo, here's what can be considered as a minimal config :rn* x86 Pentium-Class CPU or above (P2-400 should be quite enough, Core2Duo is recommended for HDTV) or Macintosh NewWorld G3 (G4 highly recommended)rn* a VESA 2.0 compliant graphics card (for x86 PC only).rn* an ALSA compatible sound card.rn* at least 64 MB of RAM (128 MB or more are recommended for HDTV)rn* CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drivern* Motherboard which supports booting on CD-ROM (should be ok for everyone ;-)rn* Keyboard, Joystick or Remote Controller, using a Lirc-compatible IR (InfraRed) receiver (check http://www.lirc.org to build yours), e.g. Miro PcTV's one or ATI Remote Wonder.

Program Release Status: Minor Update
Program Install Support: Install

GeexBox Version History:

GeexBox 1.1 added on: 11-08-2008 - actual version