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XBMC on OS X releases version .1

Those following the XBMC (a.k.a. Xbox Media Center, although they'll probably need a name change soon, considering all the platforms they've jumped off to) development for the Mac have some good news coming to them: the release has reached version .1.

It's still as shaky as these things come, but new to this version are fullscreen support, "bleeding edge" ffmpeg libraries, and a regular FPS in video playback. It's still not anything the average user should be running, but as I said, for those interested in following along with the development, it should be welcome news.

The download is available from the wiki, and we're told it's now super simple to install (though actually running stably may be a little tougher) -- just drag into your Applications folder and cross your fingers.

Thanks, Yuval!

Update: They got that name change: here's the new site.

Those following the XBMC (a.k.a. Xbox Media Center, although they'll probably need a name change soon, considering all the platforms...
 

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outkastblast

Damn it! doesn't work here either.
Running intel Mac Mini
XBMC is the single most impressive bit of media-streaming software in existence.
Even though it's not working on my machine ATM, cheers to the coders!!!

February 05 2008 at 6:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mickey

Launches on my computer well, but controls and playback are a little weird for a newbie like myself. Now I just have to figure out how to configure this to work in my second monitor with my apple remote by default and it's bye bye front row!

February 05 2008 at 1:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mingistech

I've been running this on my Hackintosh for the past few weeks and i'm totally impressed. Have it running through a 32in LCD TV in my bedroom.

I don't know why anyone would wanna do 1080i.... interlaced video looks like total garbage... seriously.

720p look far better than 1080i and is much closer to the majority of HDTVs native resolution.

Unless your HDTV is over 46in then 1080p is pointless cause you won't notice the difference.

February 05 2008 at 11:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jason

So the Mini can defiantly do 1080i ? I thought there was an issue with it doing 1080i

This is perfect I love XBMC but have been waiting for 720/1080 support

This is even better then connect 360 and a xbox 360

February 05 2008 at 9:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joel

They should call it OSXBMC with dashes or something :-)

Can't wait to get home to try this out.

February 05 2008 at 7:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Erik

Why would anyone install this on their Mac?

Because a Mac Mini with XBMC running connected to your Plasma od LCD makes one hell of a media center. I'm still using XBMC on my old xbox because of it's awesome media support. Just about the only thing i miss is hardware support for 720p/1080i, and that's where the Mac gets into the picture. I'm psyched about this.

February 05 2008 at 7:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
basscadet

if this could run on AppleTV it could make it kinda useful.

February 05 2008 at 5:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jasper

Did anyone get this started yet?

February 05 2008 at 4:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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rich

why you'd want this: completely skinnable and customizable, great 10-foot UI, and it plays just about every file type under the sun (including subtitle support).

February 05 2008 at 12:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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oligore

Couldn't you just use VLC?

February 05 2008 at 4:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron

Why would you use this on your mac?

February 04 2008 at 11:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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LD

Why wouldn't you?

February 05 2008 at 12:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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