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2008-01-31T15:05:27Z

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<div style="font-size:175%; font-weight:bold">The '''[http://linuxmce.org LinuxMCE]''' wiki</div>
'''Your guide to a smarter home!'''
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|'''Screenshots'''
[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The main menu with media in the background</small><br/><br/>
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'''LinuxMCE is the only all-in-one open source solution that seamlessly combines:'''
* ''Media & entertainment'' with a server for music and video plus a [[PVR]] like TiVo or Sky+
* ''Home automation'' to control everything from lights to heating with a touch-screen tablet or your mobile phone
* ''Phone system'' with video conferencing
* ''Security system'' that feeds live video to your mobile during a security breach

[[LinuxMCE|Read more]] to see all the possibilities that LinuxMCE offers.

LinuxMCE Video hardware link is here http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Video

=Download=
Please take a moment to read about '''[[Known_Issues|known issues]]''' before downloading our ''Quick Install DVD'' or the ''Two-CD Installer''.

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|'''[[Download_Instructions|Download LinuxMCE]] or buy [[LinuxMCE Products]]'''<br><small>After checking known issues please download from an appropriate mirror</small>
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=Project News=
*[[Version_0710|January 16, 2008 Version 0710 beta 3 is released]]
*[http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Insteon_-_Setting_Up_PLM_Template Beta Insteon Support now available] ''(4-January-08)''
*[http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2664 Linux Media Center PCs Review Roundup] ''(4 October)''
*[http://www.news.com/DRM-troubles-drive-ex-Microsoft-employee-to-Linux/2100-1016_3-6210131.html DRM troubles drive ex-Microsoft employee to Linux] ''(26 September)''
*[http://linuxmce.org/news.php?id=10| New SchedulesDirect service for MythTV] ''(31 August)''
*[[Download_Instructions|LinuxMCE 0704 is out!]] ''(7 August)''

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|'''[[LinuxMCE media coverage|More LinuxMCE media coverage]]'''<br><small>Third party media and blog coverage</small>
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=Documentation Access=
This Wiki has many [[Special:Categories categories]] of articles. There are also developer maillists, [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Source_Code source code] repositories (with attached discussions), [http://mantis.linuxmce.org bug/issue report mangement] and [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php forums] for discussion among users, developers and other members of the LinuxMCE community.

==Support==
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|'''[[User Manual]]'''<br><small>LinuxMCE User Manual
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|'''[[:Category:Tutorials|Guides]]'''<br><small>HOWTO guides describing common scenarios
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|'''[[Frequently Asked Questions]]'''<br><small>Responses to the most common questions
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|'''[[Hardware]]'''<br><small>Hardware documentation
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|'''[[Troubleshooting]]'''<br><small>Help with common problems
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==Development==
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|'''[[Contacts|Contact Information]]'''<br><small>Contact people involved with the project
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|'''[[Programmer's Guide]]'''<br><small>A guide for software developers
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|'''[[Software components|Software Components]]'''<br><small>Open source software used by LinuxMCE
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|'''[[Bug Reports]]'''<br><small>Help improve the software by reporting bugs
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|'''[[Source Code]]'''<br><small>Access the LinuxMCE source code
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|'''[[Versions]]'''<br><small>View version histories and changes
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How to use sqlCVS from web admin

2008-01-30T14:44:45Z

Wikiadmin:

[[Category:Tutorials| ]]

In order to propagate your local changes to the community, the local changes from database need to be committed in central repository using [[sqlCVS]].

Go to '''Advanced > sqlCVS > Diff'''

Default values for connection are:

sqlCVS Host: sqlcvs.linuxmce.org
Port: 3999
Username*: anonymous
Password*: anonymous
Database: pluto_main

Select the repositories and the tables you want to check for changes. If you don't know what tables were changed, you can select all of them, but be advised this will take a long time to complete.

If you only added a device template for example, you can select only '''dce''' repository, which will also select all tables in that repository. If you know what tables were changed, you can narrow the selection in order to run faster. After you made your selection, click "Next".

The page will call /usr/pluto/bin/sqlCVS with the parameters selected on page, who will run an integrity check first, then will display what changes are in selected repository and tables (new/changed/deleted records).

Each record added/changed/deleted will have a checkbox next to it, so you will be able to select what changes to checkin or revert. Once your selection is done, you can click at the very bottom of the page either on "Revert" or "Checkin" buttons.

Important note: BEFORE you click "Revert" or "Checkin" you have to disable popup blocker for the current host.

Depending of the button you clicked, the operations you selected will be reverted or committed in sqlCVS main database. Be advised this may take a while, depending on the amount of records/tables used.

How to use sqlCVS from web admin

2008-01-30T14:40:52Z

Wikiadmin:

In order to propagate your local changes to the community, the local changes from database need to be committed in central repository using [[sqlCVS]].

Go to '''Advanced > sqlCVS > Diff'''

Default values for connection are:

sqlCVS Host: sqlcvs.linuxmce.org
Port: 3999
Username*: anonymous
Password*: anonymous
Database: pluto_main

Select the repositories and the tables you want to check for changes. If you don't know what tables were changed, you can select all of them, but be advised this will take a long time to complete.

If you only added a device template for example, you can select only '''dce''' repository, which will also select all tables in that repository. If you know what tables were changed, you can narrow the selection in order to run faster. After you made your selection, click "Next".

The page will call /usr/pluto/bin/sqlCVS with the parameters selected on page, who will run an integrity check first, then will display what changes are in selected repository and tables (new/changed/deleted records).

Each record added/changed/deleted will have a checkbox next to it, so you will be able to select what changes to checkin or revert. Once your selection is done, you can click at the very bottom of the page either on "Revert" or "Checkin" buttons.

Important note: BEFORE you click "Revert" or "Checkin" you have to disable popup blocker for the current host.

Depending of the button you clicked, the operations you selected will be reverted or committed in sqlCVS main database. Be advised this may take a while, depending on the amount of records/tables used.

Installation Guide

2007-08-07T13:38:31Z

Wikiadmin:

'''Still needs to be updated for LinuxMCE 0704'''

Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 7.04 system :

'''1.''' Take an Ubuntu install already configured with Internet connection (Configure your network card and DNS). If you don't have an Ubuntu system already installed please follow these generic steps:

*Take an [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUbuntu/download?action=show&redirect=download Ubuntu Live Cd] and boot from it.
*Choose 'Start or install Ubuntu'
*When Ubuntu's desktop appears, double-click on 'Install'
*A short wizard will start and guide you; Select the language and press 'forward'
*Choose your timezone and press 'forward'
*Select the keyboard layout
*Choose desktop name, a user name and a password
*Select the partitioning options for your disk: erase the entire disk or just manually edit the options.
*Ready to install.
*Reboot the system and remove the Live CD
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'''2.''' From within the Ubuntu 7.04 desktop, open Firefox (the orange and blue icon at the top), and go to [http://www.linuxmce.com www.linuxmce.com] and select 'Download Instructions' to download the Linux MCE CD`s or the DVD on your machine. Or just use this direct link [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Mirrors click here]

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'''3.''' Once you have downloaded the packages, proceed with the installation. First, you have to install mce-installer, which is the software that will guide you through the installation. Right-click on it, go to Kubuntu Package Menu -> Install Package.

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'''4.''' The installer will have put an "Install Linux MCE" icon on your desktop. Double-click it to start the installation process. A window will appear saying that you will be notified when updates are available.

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After this you have to choose if you want a dedicated core or a hybrid ([http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started#A_Dedicated_Core click here]to find out the difference between a core and a hybrid), and then click on "Forward" button.

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'''5.''' *Only for Nvidia cards - LinuxMCE will detect that you are using a nVidia Card, but you are not using the proprietary video driver. Only that driver works well with LinuxMCE and nvidia cards and it will ask you it you want to switch to it now.

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'''6.''' The next screen will ask you want to keep your current network configuration or if you want to set your network options manually; then press "Forward".
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And then you must set your network using static IP or DHCP

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'''7.''' You have to choose a mirror

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'''8.''' In the next step you have 2 options :
*First it asks you if you want to Run a DHCP Server or not. LinuxMCE must be the DHCP server for your home in order to provide plug-and-play detection of network devices like IP Cameras and VOIP phones, and to provide network boot images to any other pc's in the home you want to use as media stations.
*The other option asks if you want to keep the default Internal Network address or if you want to change it. If you have already a DHCP-Server running, choose also this option. You can then switch from 'manually' to 'DHCP'.

After that you must press 'Forward'.

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'''9.''' In the next window you need to choose what interface you want to use and you have to pick one of three possibilities.

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'''10.''' On the next step you have to choose if you want to install lame and libdvdcss and if it is legal in your country to use them.

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'''11.''' You have to select how do you plan to use your computer: Primarily used as a PC- you can start LMCE manually when you need it or A dedicated LinuxMCE and you can start ubuntu when you need it.

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'''12.''' This step is very important you have to insert

LinuxMCE DISC 1

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LinuxMCE DISC 2

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Kubuntu 7.04 Live CD

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You can see the message about the Linux MCE system installation.

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Don't worry if the system seems to stop at points or report what seems like error messages.
This is normal since at places it will be testing drivers out, and is only there for the advanced Linux user.
You will get a dialog box if something really does go wrong. And, understand this may take a very long time
since it will in parallel be updating your Ubuntu system to the latest version. Just leave it for an hour
or two and come back later.

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'''9.''' In the final step you will see a message saying "Installation was finished , please reboot"

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*(Optional) Ubuntu and Linux MCE won't install by default software needed to play DVD or some other restricted media formats that might be illegal in some countries. You can follow the [[Restricted Software Installation Guide]] if the restrictions don't apply to your country.

Next reboot by choosing System, Quit, Restart from Ubuntu's desktop. Note: The first time you start LinuxMCE it will take quite a while, like around 10 minute, because it will re-validate everything was installed ok. After this it starts up pretty quickly, in less than 60 seconds.

Next follow the [http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php?title=QuickStart_Guide Quick Start Guide] to tell LinuxMCE about how you want to use it.

Note that if you said you want LinuxMCE to startup by default, after rebooting you'll have LinuxMCE, not Ubuntu. If you will only use this as a media pc, that's fine; you won't ever need to access the Ubuntu desktop to set anything up and can do it all from either the LMCE UI and a remote control, or with the LMCE web admin panel using the web browser of any pc in your home. But, if you want to use this as a normal Ubuntu PC too, and you want to start Ubuntu after LinuxMCE is going, there's not yet an icon to switch to Ubuntu from within LinuxMCE, so press Ctrl+Alt+F2, login, and type StartX. If you said you want Ubuntu by default, it will boot to the Ubuntu desktop and you can choose Applications, Sound & Video, Start Media Center to start LinuxMCE manually. When both LinuxMCE and Ubuntu are running, you can toggle between them by pressing ctrl+alt+f7 for Ubuntu and ctrl+alt+F11 for LinuxMCE. Unfortunately, at this moment, once you start LinuxMCE there is no way to stop it. The Ubuntu integration is still a work in progress.

Upcoming Features

2007-08-07T11:51:40Z

Wikiadmin:

Visit the [http://linuxmce.ord/smf/index.php?board=350.0 Upcoming features forum] to discuss new features, changes or ideas. If you are willing to offer some cash or other compensation to a developer to get something done right away, visit the [http://linuxmce.org/smf/index.php?board=349.0 Help Wanted forum].

When a developer has decided to implement some new feature or change, please edit this wiki to add a brief summary including a link to the original forum topic for this new idea, so other users can post to that topic to discuss this, and where you will post updated progress info. Visit the [http://linuxmce.org/wiki/index.php/Contacts Contacts Page] to find developers who can commit your work to the main LinuxMCE branch, or to request svn write access.

This page lists the features which developers we are working to implement in the next release. There is also a forum dedicated to discussing features here . Please post to this page only those features which have been decided to be included.

Read about the long-term goals and strategy here: [[History|History of LinuxMCE, why I started this project, and the goals]]

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== Google Summer of Code Ideas: ==

'''internet radio'''
Integrate internet radio into the existing media menu option so radio stations can be browsed the same way local media can.

'''internet tv / videos.google / youtube'''
Integrate these online video sources into the existing media menu option so this video can be browsed the same way local media can.

'''gsd events'''
The embedded Ruby interpretor presently only handles controlling devices; ie processing commands. The same code could be adapted in reverse to respond to events.

'''Standardized to be included in Ubuntu'''
LinuxMCE still has a lot of non-standard scripts that Pluto wrote for use in commercial, black-box systems, which need to be rewritten in a more standard manner so that LinuxMCE plays nicely by Ubuntu's rules and be accepted into Ubuntu's main repository and included in their build.

'''Download audio podcast/video podcast'''
A way with the GUI to subscribe to podcasts, and have them automatically downloaded and aggregated with the media in the home. Including playcount so a list of not listened to podcasts can be created.

'''Capture video from firewire camera'''
The current plug and play detection engine already recognizes firewire digital camcorders. There should be a very rudimentary, simple 'capture' option that appears on screen to do basic video capture and save it to the managed media. Users can use a video editor like Kino for real editing; this is just for quick capture.

'''Better organize and manage photos'''
The current UI could use some optimization to make it work better for managing photos.

Getting Started

2007-08-07T11:49:24Z

Wikiadmin:

==Equipment: Picking The Right Components==

[http://linuxmce.org/index.php?section=LinuxMCE_system_overview Equipment overview]

===The Core===

Most important, is the "core". This is the main LinuxMCE server that runs all the applications. The commercial version uses a high-end server with RAID-5 storage. You'll probably get by with a good Pentium 4, least 80 GB of storage, two network cards (Gigabit ideally).

It would be best to use a dedicated core, which means you'll end up putting this computer somewhere out of the way and not connecting a monitor to it. If you are using only one computer for your system, then you've chosen the "hybrid" system, which means that your core will also be your media player. You'll definitely need a monitor or TV for this system!

===Media Directors===

Note that each media director will need a Bluetooth dongle if you want to use a Bluetooth mobile phone as the remote in that area. To control your a/v equipment using infrared, you will need an interface module (global cache gc100). This interface module also gives you extra serial ports. So, in this example, the TV is controlled by infrared, and the receiver by RS232.

[[Sound Cards]]

[[Network_Boot_for_Media_Directors]]

===Orbiters===

===Network Attached Storage===

An alternative to having a lot of storage space in the core is to have a small hard drive for the core and store all your files on a [[Network Attached Storage|network attached storage]] (or NAS) server. The [http://www.buffalotech.com/products/network-storage/terastation/ Buffalo TeraStation] is 1.0 TeraByte RAID-5 and under $1K(US). Having a NAS will allow you to not lose your precious media files. You'll likely want the larger storage for your collection of music and videos. Keep in mind that your LinuxMCE system can also record TV shows (using MythTV) and video from your security cameras (using Motion).

===Additional Devices===

[[Recommended_Accessories]]

Optionally, you may want the aforementioned home automation devices for controlling your lights. Also, optionally, you may want security cameras, plasma screen TV, a streaming media music player such as the [http://www.slimdevices.com Squeezebox], an alarm system with a serial interface, etc. Some of these devices need ''another'' device called a [http://www.globalcache.com/products/gc-index.html gc100]. This allows devices that communicate using a serial port (good alarm panels) or infrared (like your TV) to connect to the network and talk with your LinuxMCE core.

===Location Considerations===

This section has been moved to [[Choosing_Locations]].

===Wiring Considerations===

[[Wiring Considerations]]

Once LinuxMCE is installed, just treat it like an appliance--plug it in, turn it on, and leave it alone. The great news is that don't need to install any software on the media PC's that will be used as media directors.
You can leave whatever operating system is on there, such as Windows, untouched-they will do a [[Network Boot for Media Directors]] when you want to use them as a Media Director.

The only special requirement is that the LinuxMCE Core needs to be your DHCP server so that it can offer the plug-and-play and network boot services. You cannot have 2 DHCP servers on the same network (not easily at least). In our Core, we provide [[Why dual network cards?|dual network cards]] one for the "external" network, where your internet is connected, and one for the "internal" network within the house, and into which all your devices are connected. This makes LinuxMCE act as a firewall, and allows it to co-exist with another DHCP server. If you have a DSL or cable modem that needs to be the DHCP server it won't be a problem--just plug it into the "external" port. LinuxMCE's DHCP server only operates on the "internal" one. However, if you have only 1 network card in the Core, you will need to be able to give it a static IP and disable the DHCP server in your DSL/Cable modem. Otherwise you will have to disable LinuxMCE's DHCP server and lose a lot of functionality.

==Setting Up The Hardware==

There are many ways to install LinuxMCE, and lots of options for equipment. However, the key components in a LinuxMCE system are the Core (the PC acting as the master server), Media Directors (media PC's connected to your TV's), and Orbiters (remote controls-web pads, pda's, mobile phones, etc.).

===A Dealer Core===

<p>If you buy from a Pro dealer, they will come to your home, analyze your situation, and make the decision with you. They will offer a complete, custom-installed solution.</p>
<p>If you buy from regular dealer, the first thing you will need to get is 1 Core. This is the brains behind the whole system, and it must run 24/7 since it will be providing all the services in your home, like the security system, media server, phones, etc. Also, all the media in the home (movies, music, etc.) will be stored on the Core. Most dealers sell Cores that are commercial servers with massive storage and full redundancy so they will run non-stop without incident. Since these Cores are often bulky, they are normally tucked away in a wiring closet or equipment rack. However, you can also hook the Core up to your TV and use it as your first media director--we call this a hybrid. Prices for Cores vary from under $1,000 for a basic Pentium PC, up to $7,000+ for a dual Xeon model with 4TB of storage. See our ***Core comparison*** guide for help deciding.</p>
<p>Then for each TV area where you want media you will need a media director. It's easy to add or remove media directors at any time. See our ***media director comparison guide***.</p>
<p>For Orbiters you can either buy touch-screen tablets from a LinuxMCE dealer ***comparison guide***. Be sure to get a Bluetooth-enabled Symbian http://www.series60.com phone from your local mobile phone carrier--they make great remote controls.</p>

<p>Also view our http://www.linuxmce.org/wiki/index.php/LinuxMCE:Compability to see what 3rd party devices will work with LinuxMCE, like lighting control systems, cameras, alarm panels, etc.</p>

=== I will use my own PC's ===

<p><b>First a warning</b> LinuxMCE is Linux-based, but don't worry. Sometimes drivers are not available for Linux as soon as they are for Windows. Particularly, if you bought some new, exotic hardware there may not be drivers. If you're looking to get some new hardware to run LinuxMCE you may want to check sites like http://www.linuxcompatible.org to be sure it's supported under Linux before you buy. Or maybe post a "will this work?" message in our forum. If you already have the hardware it can't hurt to try.</p>

<p>You will need one PC to run the <b>Core</b> software. Although you could install the Core on top of your existing Windows/Linux o/s, or build from source, it will be tricky and you will miss out on a lot of features. You really needs to use our own distribution because, in addition to our own software, LinuxMCE also includes lots of other open source projects, like Asterisk, Firefox, Xine, VideoLan, etc. We built "wrappers" for all of them which is how we get them all to work together seamlessly. For example, if you start watching a movie in 1 room, LinuxMCE will use Xine on that local media director. Use the orbiter to move that movie to 2 rooms, and LinuxMCE seamlessly detects the network capabilities (multi-cast switch, etc.), moves the video source to the Core using VideoLan, broadcasts to both rooms, uses VLC to do the rendering and changes the UI on the remote controls. If you use the vanilla packages from, say Fedora, none of that will work. Plus, a lot of LinuxMCE's more advanced, kernel-level modules, like plug-and-play, bandwidth shaping to ensure your phone calls are clear, network boot, and so on may not work on other Linux distributions and definitely cannot be done under Windows.</p>

<p>Note this PC should always be left on since it becomes the 'brains' for the whole house and all the other pieces won't function unless they can find the <b>Core</b>. In our commercial product, the Core is a fail-safe, redundant server.</p>

<p>There is only <b>one special requirement</b>. The Core needs to be your DHCP server so that it can offer the plug-and-play and network boot services. You cannot have 2 DHCP servers on the same network (not easily at least). If you have another DHCP server (like a cable/dsl modem), we recommend your Core have dual network cards: one for the "external" network, where your internet is connected, and one for the "internal" network within the house, and into which all your devices are connected. This makes LinuxMCE act as a firewall, and allows it to co-exist with another DHCP server. If you have a DSL or cable modem that needs to be the DHCP server it won't be a problem--just plug it into the "external" port. LinuxMCE's DHCP server only operates on the "internal" one. However, if you have only 1 network card in the Core, you will need to be able to give it a static IP and disable the DHCP server in your DSL/Cable modem. Otherwise you will have to disable LinuxMCE's DHCP server and lose a lot of functionality.</p>

<p>You can also put other cards in the Core, such as analog phone line interfaces from www.digium.com for the phone system or analog video capture cards for surveillance cameras. You can put the PVR/satellite capture cards in the individual media PC's, or you can put several in the Core, which will share the video throughout the house.</p>

<p>Wherever you have a TV/Stereo you can use a PC or thin-client as the Media Director--it doesn't need to be on all the time and there's no software to install since they will network boot off the Core. Just be sure it has a good Linux-compatible sound card, a Linux-compatible video card, supports PXE network boot (nearly all recent motherboards do), and--optionally--a PVR card. To use the Bluetooth mobile phones as remote controls, add a USB Bluetooth Dongle for each media director (around $25). All the media directors will report the signal strengths of all the mobile phones--this is how the Core figures out what room you're in. Since all resources in the whole house are shared, you will be able to control any device in any room from anywhere--as long as you're within Bluetooth range of any media director (about 10m or 30feet), you will have control over everything in the house. You can also use low-cost network audio players, like the Squeeze Box, wherever you want to add music.</p>

<p>To control the system, you can use the PC's mouse and keyboard, or an infrared remote, or run the Orbiter software on your mobile phones, webpads and PDA's.</p>

Also view our http://www.linuxmce.org/wiki/index.php/LinuxMCE:Compability to see what 3rd party devices will work with LinuxMCE, like lighting control systems, cameras, alarm panels, etc.

===A Dedicated Core===

<p>The Core is the central point of the Linux MCE system and runs applications and daemons needed for the other devices to exchange messages. A dedicated core will run only the backed applications and will not provide any fronted except the web interface, this means you won't act as a media center. You'll need to use Media Directors to be able to play movies, listen to music and watch TV. This kind of setup is recommended when you have lot of extra devices, this way the back end applications will have full access to Core's resources.</p><br>

[[Image:Diagram1.jpg|200px]]

===A Dedicated Hybrid===

A "hybrid" just means the computer that is running is the "Core" software is also running the "Media Director" software-you use the Core as a Media Director. The only reason we don't recommend this in our high-end installations is because a computer suitable for a Core is usually a pretty massive box with major hard drive capacity and rather noisy, so it's shoved away in the wiring closet, rather than sitting next to a TV like a Media Director would. However, you can use a regular PC as the Core + Media Director (Hybrid) also. Just remember that it will need to always be on since the Core software is what controls everything in the house.

[[Image:Diagram2.jpg|200px]]

Be sure you complete the installation of your Core/Hybrid before trying to boot the media directors.

==Installation==

===Pre-installation Setup===

'''Note:''' During the installation, you may have some difficulties that can be avoided by following the advice below:

# Make sure you have an Internet connection prior to starting! After LinuxMCE installs, it will need to access the Internet and download the latest patches. (More often than not, you want this!)
# Confused about which internet adapter should be your "main" when that option is given to you during the install? Just click on one. You have a 50/50 chance of getting it right. You can easily change it later in the LinuxMCE-admin pages by selecting "Advanced -> Network -> Network Settings" from the drop-down and clicking "Swap Interfaces".
# Use the core's DHCP server to give machines on your network a dynamic IP address. Turn off the DHCP server on any other devices you may have on your network! <i>This is very important!</i> You probably already have your home router giving out addresses. Check the configuration and turn that feature off. LinuxMCE uses the DHCP requests from machines that come online to figure out what they are and what to do with them.
# A map of your home. This is actually a very important step because LinuxMCE seems to need the map to properly finish the installation of some devices. It is easy to create a map using any drawing software or just draw one by hand and scan it. You don't need anything fancy, just some squares representing your different rooms. If the file is too big, LinuxMCE will scale it to fit. You can always upload a new map later on when you feel like being more creative. You can also make multiple maps, say, one for each floor or section of your house. This will all make more sense later when you get into configuring the devices.

===Download===
Download the Ubuntu installer and optional packages ISO from [http://linuxmce.org/wiki/index.php/Download_Instructions here].

===Software Installation===

You can find Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 6.10 system [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Installation_Guide here].

===Finalize The Install===

<p>After you have set everything up, you should do a full reboot of the "LinuxMCE universe", meaning rebooting the Core/Hybrid plus any media directors.
You can do this by choosing "Restart" from the LinuxMCE Admin site wizard (the last option), or from any orbiter or media director by clicking the LinuxMCE logo on the main menu and choosing "Reboot Core".</p>
<p>If your media directors support both software power off and wake on lan, the core will turn them off before it reboots itself, and will turn them back on when it has finished booting up. If not, you may need to reboot the media directors manually by cycling power on them. Note that you should not turn the media directors on until the Core/Hybrid has finished booting up.</p>

==Configuration==

===Tell LinuxMCE About Your Home===

[[Tell LinuxMCE about your home]] shows you how to use our LinuxMCE Admin wizard. In about 2 hours you can have everything setup--the whole-house media server, full control all your lights, climate, and tv/hi-fi gear, the phone system, follow-me, everything. It's quick, painless, and non-technical.

===Adding Other Devices===

If you chose a "Core", not being used as a Media Director, then it will boot up and you will see a simple menu like this:<br>
[[Image:Console.jpg|200px]]
<em>LinuxMCE Core; After boot-up menu</em><br><br>
<p>You don't need to do anything. Your Core is up and running. Just make note of the IP address - you will need it to configure the system. </p>
<p>If you chose a "Hybrid", that is you are using your Core as a Media Director, it will boot up to the same welcome menu as any media director. Note that the welcome menu will appear on the first boot. After that, it will boot to the normal main menu, however, you can click the LinuxMCE logo in the lower left corner of the main menu to see the advanced options, including all the buttons on the welcome menu.</p><br>
[[Image:Welcome.jpg|200px]]

<p>You need a web browser to configure your LinuxMCE system using the built-in [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]
Since the Hybrid + Media Directors have one built in, you can just click the "LinuxMCE Admin" website to bring it up directly on the Hybrid. Or, from any web browser in your home, go to the URL: http://myip/linuxmce_admin where myip is the IP address of the
Core/Hybrid.
Login then click [[Wizard Pages|Wizard]]. You will see the following screen.</p>
[[Image:Wizard.jpg|200px]]

<p>Follow each of the links in the left panel to choose your basic settings, add the devices, scenarios, and event handlers.
Here's an example for setting up an ultra low-cost smart home setup based on X10. The equipment we mention will cost under $1,000, although the procedure is exactly the same with a $100,000 high-end based on Lutron, Vantage, EIB, etc. So, please read the example regardless of your system type, so you understand the techniques.</p>
<p><b>EXAMPLE: Adding other devices</b></p><p>Example:
You have 2 gc100's which give you Infrared control of you're a/v equipment, extra serial ports to plug other stuff into, ttl inputs and relays. You have some tv's and stereo's to control, and also a CM11A module to control X10 devices, plus some X10 lights and thermostats.
You will plug the CM11A into one of the rs232 serial ports on the gc100. You also have an alarm panel with a serial interface, some squeeze box audio players, and some network cameras.</p>

<p>After specifying [[Basic Info]] on the first couple wizard pages, like family members and rooms, you get to [[Interfaces]].
Here you add all the devices that are used to interface with, or control other devices. So, the gc100 is an interface device, but the tv's and stereo's it controls are on the a/v page. The CM11A, Vantage, Lutron, etc. are also interfaces, the lights, blinds, drapes, etc. they control are on the [[Lights|lighting page]]. The alarm panel is an interface, the motion, glass break, smoke alarms, etc., are on the [[Security]].
Some home automation devices do not require an interface, some do. An IP-based camera does not require an interface device-add it directly to [[Surveillance Cameras]].
Analog cameras do need some sort of interface device, like a camera capture board, which you must first add to the interfaces page. Add the interface devices first on the interface page, and then the devices they control on the respective page. If you want to add EIB lights (on the lights page), you won't be allowed to do that until you first add the EIB interface on the interfaces page, because an EIB light cannot be used with an interface. If you add interfaces for both an EIB Lighting system, and an X10 lighting system, then on the lighting page you will be able to add both types of lights, and the 'Controlled Via' field will show you what interface is being used.</p>
<p>Back to our example: Plug one of your gc100's into the network, and click the 'add gc100' button on the interface page. gc100's are treated special because they are IP-based, but their network configuration is a bit different and does not allow them to be plug-and-play. Once you got the message that it was found and configured, click on the Interfaces page again--now you'll see it there. Maybe give it a descriptive name so you can remember which is which. Now plug in the 2nd gc100, and repeat.
Next choose 'Add Devices' and add the CM11A. Like all RS232 devices, it is not plug and play, you must add it manually. Repeat for the alarm panel. In both cases, the Controlled Via devices is the Core, since that's where the software drivers will be run. But, when you go to choose the port, it only shows the Core's internal serial ports, and you want to plug it into one of the ports on the gc100. So, click 'Wizard', 'Restart' and 'quick reload router'. That causes the DCE Router to reload the list of devices in the house so it sees the new gc100's you added, and adds the ports. Refresh the Interfaces page, and now you can choose the gc100 ports for the CM11A and alarm panel.</p><p>Next, add your tv's and stereo's on the [[AV Devices]] and indicate how they are connected (which AV inputs). If your model is not in the database you will need to add it. If the I/R codes for your device aren't listed or don't work, you will click the A/V properties button and either [[Learning/typing my own code|learn them]] using the gc100's learner (plug it into serial port 1 and click 'learn'), or [[Learning/typing my own code|copy+paste the I/R codes in pronto format]] from a source like www.remotecentral.com. Your devices and I/R codes will automatically be sent to LinuxMCE and added to the master database for other users unless you uncheck the box. In the 'controlled via' chose whichever one of the gc100's has the infrared emitter attached for that device. Turn your Squeeze Boxes on, set the network to DHCP, and plug them in. LinuxMCE will automatically recognize them and configure them. You will see a confirmation message and be asked to pick the room they're in. Refresh the A/V page to see the Squeeze Boxes and indicate how you connect them to your stereo system.</p>

<p>On the [[Media Directors]] and [[Orbiters]] page, be sure your settings are correct. Then on the [[Lights]] and [[Climate]] pages, add all your X10 lights/thermostats. The 'Controlled Via' is the cm11A device. On the security page, add all your motion detectors, smoke alarms, etc. The 'Controlled Via' is the alarm panel.
On the [[Floorplans]], drag and drop your devices on the maps you upload. You'll need to do a 'regen orbiter' followed by a 'quick reload router' before you can use the floorplans.</p>

<p>Now let's test the devices. Do another 'quick reload router' so DCERouter sees these new devices. Go back to a device, like a light, click 'ADV' to go to the advanced page, or go there manually by choosing [[Devices]] from the menu. Click 'Send command to device', and choose a command. If it doesn't respond, go to 'Advanced', 'Logs' and check the logs for the interface, the CM11A in this case.</p>

===Scenarios, Events & Security===

<p>In the [[Scenarios]] page, add the scenarios, or buttons, you want for each room. Like a Lighting scenario in the Bedroom called 'Go to sleep' which dims the lights, or a security scenario in the living to view a camera. When you do a 'quick reload router', DCERouter will automatically add Media Scenarios for each room for whatever media devices are in there. But your new scenarios are not visible on the Orbiter until you regenerate--see the note below in 'Using LinuxMCE with an Orbiter'. Next add [[Events]], in other words, when something happens (a motion detector is tripped, the sun sets, etc.) you want LinuxMCE to do this (turn on a light). Also set security options, like how you want to be notified when something happens in the house. Each page has context sensitive help to explain everything. They will take effect next time you reboot or 'quick reload router'.</p>

===Configuring Myth TV===

This section has been moved to [[Setting up MythTV]].

===Upload Your Media===

<p>There will also be Microsoft Windows compatible network shares on the Core or Hybrid (uses Samba) . There is a "public" share for putting all files that the whole family can share--movies, music, etc. And there is a private share for each family member. To access these network shares in Windows, choose Start, Run, and type \\ plus the IP address of the Core or hybrid.

For example: \\192.168.80.1 Note that if you add new family members, their network share will not be available until after you reboot the Core/Hybrid. Once you copy your media into the appropriate folder, you can go into the LinuxMCE Admin site, choose "Files & Media" and "Media Files Sync" to be sure your media is in the database, add attributes (artist, actor, etc.), and choose cover art.</p>

==Using LinuxMCE==

This section has been moved to [[Using LinuxMCE]]. In 10 minutes you'll be up to speed and using all of LinuxMCE's features.

<p><b>Using LinuxMCE with an Orbiter</b></p>
<p>Orbiter is just our way of saying remote control. All the Media Directors run an on-screen Orbiter, like the one below. Choose options on the on-screen orbiter with a keyboard/mouse attached to the media director, or with an infrared remote control. The Orbiter software runs on Linux, Windows and Windows CE, and can also be run on webpads and PDA's.
Either way, it works exactly the same.</p><p>Below is the main menu. In the lower right are the [[Who Am I, Where Am I|'who' and 'where']] buttons. This indicates what room you are in, or want to control, and which family member is using the Orbiter.

Touch either button if this isn't correct. Even if you are using an on-screen orbiter on the media director in the Living Room, for example, you can still change the location to the Bedroom. That means you would be using the Media Director in the Living Room as a remote control for the devices in the bedroom. Normally you don't change the location for an on-screen orbiter, since that device stays in a fixed place, but you do when you have a wireless web pad or pda you carry around.</p>

<p>The icons on the left all lead to a [[maps]], or floorplan, of your house showing your lighting, media, climate, telecom and security devices. Next to each of the floorplan icons are the scenarios for that category and the given room. In the scenarios section of the LinuxMCE Admin web site you create the scenarios for each room. You can have a lighting scenario called 'entertaining guests' that sets some lights, plays some background music, unlocks the door, and so on.
<br>
[[Image:Main-menu.jpg|200px]]

[[Image:Litscen.jpg|200px]]<br>

<p><b>NOTE:</b>
Many orbiters have relatively slow processors (like PDA's and phones) and may be running on slow wi-fi connections. So, the orbiters do not retrieve the large, full-size graphics, scaling them, drawing the text, and rendering everything on the fly.

Rather all the graphics on your Orbiter are pre-scaled and pre-rendered by OrbiterGen. This means that if you add new scenarios or devices, or change floorplans or skins, you won't see them immediately on the Orbiter. You must go to the 'Advanced
Options' page by clicking the LinuxMCE logo on the main menu, and choose 'Regenerate this Orbiter'. You'll be asked to wait about 60 seconds or so while the renderer creates new graphics, and then the Orbiter will reload.</p>

<p><b>Using your system with a Mobile Orbiter</b></p>
<p>Unless you turned off the "Auto Detect new Bluetooth Phones" option for the Media Director, compatible Bluetooth Mobile phones will automatically be detected when they are within range of any Media Director if they have Bluetooth turned on. A message will appear on all the Orbiters asking if it's a phone, and if so, to whom it belongs. Be sure you add your family members to the LinuxMCE Admin web site before doing this. Also, you may need to turn on the TV to see the message on the on-screen orbiter.</p>

<p>If you choose to install the software, the phone will beep. Just hit 'yes' to accept the software, and accept the default prompts.</p><p>The mobile orbiter works pretty much like a regular orbiter. The difference is that you don't usually need to worry about the "who" and "where" button. The "who" is determined when you chose to install the software. That family member is assumed to always be the user. And the "where" is automatic-whenever you come within range of a media director it will automatically switch to the correct location. You can press the button under the location if you want to control a location other than the one you are in.</p>

<p>Since the display is smaller, rather than showing all the scenarios on the main menu, you must first choose the category, like lighting, and then choose the scenario from the sub menu that appears. You can also hold the category to toggle 'follow-me' mode, indicated with a red F. So, if you hold down the 2 button, a red F appears for media. Now as you move around the house your media will follow you. All 5 categories have follow-me. <a
href="http://linuxmce.org/index.php?section=how_LinuxMCE_works">Screen shots of the Mobile Orbiter</a> / [[User's manual]]</p>

==Troubleshooting==

[[Testing_and_troubleshooting_devices]]

<p>[[Development status for all modules|What works and what doesn't?]]</p>

<p>If you don't know Linux at all, you can go into the LinuxMCE Admin website and choose [[Outside Access]], and check the box to get outside assistance from LinuxMCE. You will pick a password you will give one of our tech support staff. When you do, your system will make a secure, encrypted connection back to our support staff giving us temporary access to your system. The connection is closed as soon as you uncheck the box. Without checking that box, nobody at LinuxMCE will have any access to your system.</p>

<p>This troubleshooting guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux. In LinuxMCE, everything is a device. In the LinuxMCE Admin web site, you can choose [[Devices]], to see a list of all the devices in your installation. We recommend you don't make changes here - you can break things! The top level device is usually a computer, either the core or a hybrid or an orbiter. All the logs for the devices on that computer are stored in /var/log/pluto. You can ssh in to the core using the root password you chose, and from there, you can ssh to all the media directors-shared keys were automatically setup.</p>
<p>All current activity is logged in the file that ends in ".newlog". After a device crashes, its logs are moved into
the ".log" directory. At bootup, all logs are archived into /var/log/pluto/archives.</p>

<p>All DCE devices are running in separate screen sessions. Type "screen -ls" to see all active screen sessions,
and "screen -r PID" where PID is the id you saw in the -ls list to attach to the screen session. There is not much for you to do or see though since all the output on stderr and stdout is going into the logs. DCERouter is running the same way on your core or hybrid.</p>

<p>At bootup, all the scripts listed in the LinuxMCE Admin website under [[Boot Sequence]] are run. If any programs crash, a core dump file is put in /usr/pluto/coredump. At each reboot, any core dumps are archived with the log files in /var/log/pluto/archives. A database dump/configuration snapshot are also put in each archive. Archives are deleted after 5 days.</p>

<p>If you're a programmer, you can also check out our [[Programmer's Guide]]. If you want to learn about writing DCE Devices, see the [[DCE]].
</p>

''Note:''
<p>We had to leave some basic features out of the free version due to licensing issues. See [http://www.geocities.com/medencid/index.html here] for a list. If you purchase a pre-built LinuxMCE system, some or all of these technologies may be licensed and the license fee built into the purchase price. Before contacting LinuxMCE support to ask why something doesn't work, please refer to that site so you know what features were left out intentionally. Note that LinuxMCE does not encourage, endorse or support users adding 3rd party modules, nor did LinuxMCE develop those modules. If you choose to add 3rd party modules we suggest you first confirm they are legal in your area.</p>

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Installation Guide

2007-08-07T09:45:04Z

Wikiadmin:

'''Still needs to be updated for LinuxMCE 0704'''

Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 7.04 system :

'''1.''' Take an Ubuntu install already configured with Internet connection (Configure your network card and DNS). If you don't have an Ubuntu system already installed please follow these generic steps:

*Take an [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUbuntu/download?action=show&redirect=download Ubuntu Live Cd] and boot from it.
*Choose 'Start or install Ubuntu'
*When Ubuntu's desktop appears, double-click on 'Install'
*A short wizard will start and guide you; Select the language and press 'forward'
*Choose your timezone and press 'forward'
*Select the keyboard layout
*Choose desktop name, a user name and a password
*Select the partitioning options for your disk: erase the entire disk or just manually edit the options.
*Ready to install.
*Reboot the system and remove the Live CD
<br/>

'''2.''' From within the Ubuntu 7.04 desktop, open Firefox (the orange and blue icon at the top), and go to [http://www.linuxmce.com www.linuxmce.com] and select 'Download Instructions' to download the Linux MCE CD`s or the DVD on your machine. Or just use this direct link [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Mirrors click here]

[[Image:DownloadInstaller.jpg|400px]]

'''3.''' Once you have downloaded the packages, proceed with the installation. First, you have to install mce-installer, which is the software that will guide you through the installation. Right-click on it, go to Kubuntu Package Menu -> Install Package.

[[Image:Inst1.jpg|400px]]

'''4.''' The installer will have put an "Install Linux MCE" icon on your desktop. Double-click it to start the installation process. A window will appear asking to choose if you want a dedicated core or a hybrid ([http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started#A_Dedicated_Core click here]to find out the difference between a core and a hybrid), after that you must click on "Forward" button.

[[Image:CoreOrHybrid.jpg|400px]]

'''5.''' The next screen will ask you want to keep your current network configuration or if you want to set your network options manually; then press "Forward".

[[Image:ConfirNetworkSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''6.''' Insert your LinuxMCE cd as instructed and press 'Forward'.

[[Image:InstallOptions.jpg|400px]]

'''7.''' In the next step you have 2 options :
*First it asks you if you want to Run a DHCP Server or not. LinuxMCE must be the DHCP server for your home in order to provide plug-and-play detection of network devices like IP Cameras and VOIP phones, and to provide network boot images to any other pc's in the home you want to use as media stations.
*The other option asks if you want to keep the default Internal Network address or if you want to change it. If you have already a DHCP-Server running, choose also this option. You can then switch from 'manually' to 'DHCP'.

After that you must press 'Forward'.

[[Image:DhcpSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''8.''' In the next window you can see message about the Linux MCE system installation. Don't worry if the system seems to stop at points or report what seems like error messages. This is normal since at places it will be testing drivers out, and is only there for the advanced Linux user. You will get a dialog box if something really does go wrong. And, understand this may take a very long time since it will in parallel be updating your Ubuntu system to the latest version. Just leave it for an hour or two and come back later.

[[Image:StartInstall.jpg|400px]]

'''9.''' In the final step you will see a message saying "Installation was finished , please reboot"

[[Image:FinalStep.jpg|400px]]

*(Optional) Ubuntu and Linux MCE won't install by default software needed to play DVD or some other restricted media formats that might be illegal in some countries. You can follow the [[Restricted Software Installation Guide]] if the restrictions don't apply to your country.

Next reboot by choosing System, Quit, Restart from Ubuntu's desktop. Note: The first time you start LinuxMCE it will take quite a while, like around 10 minute, because it will re-validate everything was installed ok. After this it starts up pretty quickly, in less than 60 seconds.

Next follow the [http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php?title=QuickStart_Guide Quick Start Guide] to tell LinuxMCE about how you want to use it.

Note that if you said you want LinuxMCE to startup by default, after rebooting you'll have LinuxMCE, not Ubuntu. If you will only use this as a media pc, that's fine; you won't ever need to access the Ubuntu desktop to set anything up and can do it all from either the LMCE UI and a remote control, or with the LMCE web admin panel using the web browser of any pc in your home. But, if you want to use this as a normal Ubuntu PC too, and you want to start Ubuntu after LinuxMCE is going, there's not yet an icon to switch to Ubuntu from within LinuxMCE, so press Ctrl+Alt+F2, login, and type StartX. If you said you want Ubuntu by default, it will boot to the Ubuntu desktop and you can choose Applications, Sound & Video, Start Media Center to start LinuxMCE manually. When both LinuxMCE and Ubuntu are running, you can toggle between them by pressing ctrl+alt+f7 for Ubuntu and ctrl+alt+F11 for LinuxMCE. Unfortunately, at this moment, once you start LinuxMCE there is no way to stop it. The Ubuntu integration is still a work in progress.

Installation Guide

2007-08-07T08:43:51Z

Wikiadmin:

'''Still needs to be updated for LinuxMCE 0704'''

Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 7.04 system :

'''1.''' Take an Ubuntu install already configured with Internet connection (Configure your network card and DNS). If you don't have an Ubuntu system already installed please follow these generic steps:

*Take an [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUbuntu/download?action=show&redirect=download Ubuntu Live Cd] and boot from it.
*Choose 'Start or install Ubuntu'
*When Ubuntu's desktop appears, double-click on 'Install'
*A short wizard will start and guide you; Select the language and press 'forward'
*Choose your timezone and press 'forward'
*Select the keyboard layout
*Choose desktop name, a user name and a password
*Select the partitioning options for your disk: erase the entire disk or just manually edit the options.
*Ready to install.
*Reboot the system and remove the Live CD
<br/>

'''2.''' From within the Ubuntu 7.04 desktop, open Firefox (the orange and blue icon at the top), and go to [http://www.linuxmce.com www.linuxmce.com] and select 'Download Instructions' to download the Linux MCE CD`s or the DVD on your machine. Or just use this direct link [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Mirrors click here]

[[Image:DownloadInstaller.jpg|400px]]

'''3.''' Either open the file directly within firefox, or save it to your desktop and open it manually. Click the button to install the package.

[[Image:Inst1.jpg]]

'''4.''' The installer will have put an "Install Linux MCE" icon on your desktop. Double-click it to start the installation process. A window will appear asking to choose if you want a dedicated core or a hybrid ([http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started#A_Dedicated_Core click here]to find out the difference between a core and a hybrid), after that you must click on "Forward" button.

[[Image:CoreOrHybrid.jpg|400px]]

'''5.''' The next screen will ask you want to keep your current network configuration or if you want to set your network options manually; then press "Forward".

[[Image:ConfirNetworkSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''6.''' Insert your LinuxMCE cd as instructed and press 'Forward'.

[[Image:InstallOptions.jpg|400px]]

'''7.''' In the next step you have 2 options :
*First it asks you if you want to Run a DHCP Server or not. LinuxMCE must be the DHCP server for your home in order to provide plug-and-play detection of network devices like IP Cameras and VOIP phones, and to provide network boot images to any other pc's in the home you want to use as media stations.
*The other option asks if you want to keep the default Internal Network address or if you want to change it. If you have already a DHCP-Server running, choose also this option. You can then switch from 'manually' to 'DHCP'.

After that you must press 'Forward'.

[[Image:DhcpSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''8.''' In the next window you can see message about the Linux MCE system installation. Don't worry if the system seems to stop at points or report what seems like error messages. This is normal since at places it will be testing drivers out, and is only there for the advanced Linux user. You will get a dialog box if something really does go wrong. And, understand this may take a very long time since it will in parallel be updating your Ubuntu system to the latest version. Just leave it for an hour or two and come back later.

[[Image:StartInstall.jpg|400px]]

'''9.''' In the final step you will see a message saying "Installation was finished , please reboot"

[[Image:FinalStep.jpg|400px]]

*(Optional) Ubuntu and Linux MCE won't install by default software needed to play DVD or some other restricted media formats that might be illegal in some countries. You can follow the [[Restricted Software Installation Guide]] if the restrictions don't apply to your country.

Next reboot by choosing System, Quit, Restart from Ubuntu's desktop. Note: The first time you start LinuxMCE it will take quite a while, like around 10 minute, because it will re-validate everything was installed ok. After this it starts up pretty quickly, in less than 60 seconds.

Next follow the [http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php?title=QuickStart_Guide Quick Start Guide] to tell LinuxMCE about how you want to use it.

Note that if you said you want LinuxMCE to startup by default, after rebooting you'll have LinuxMCE, not Ubuntu. If you will only use this as a media pc, that's fine; you won't ever need to access the Ubuntu desktop to set anything up and can do it all from either the LMCE UI and a remote control, or with the LMCE web admin panel using the web browser of any pc in your home. But, if you want to use this as a normal Ubuntu PC too, and you want to start Ubuntu after LinuxMCE is going, there's not yet an icon to switch to Ubuntu from within LinuxMCE, so press Ctrl+Alt+F2, login, and type StartX. If you said you want Ubuntu by default, it will boot to the Ubuntu desktop and you can choose Applications, Sound & Video, Start Media Center to start LinuxMCE manually. When both LinuxMCE and Ubuntu are running, you can toggle between them by pressing ctrl+alt+f7 for Ubuntu and ctrl+alt+F11 for LinuxMCE. Unfortunately, at this moment, once you start LinuxMCE there is no way to stop it. The Ubuntu integration is still a work in progress.

Installation Guide

2007-08-07T08:43:16Z

Wikiadmin:

'''Still needs to be updated for LinuxMCE 0704'''

Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 7.04 system :

'''1.''' Take an Ubuntu install already configured with Internet connection (Configure your network card and DNS). If you don't have an Ubuntu system already installed please follow these generic steps:

*Take an [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUbuntu/download?action=show&redirect=download Ubuntu Live Cd] and boot from it.
*Choose 'Start or install Ubuntu'
*When Ubuntu's desktop appears, double-click on 'Install'
*A short wizard will start and guide you; Select the language and press 'forward'
*Choose your timezone and press 'forward'
*Select the keyboard layout
*Choose desktop name, a user name and a password
*Select the partitioning options for your disk: erase the entire disk or just manually edit the options.
*Ready to install.
*Reboot the system and remove the Live CD
<br/>

'''2.''' From within the Ubuntu 7.04 desktop, open Firefox (the orange and blue icon at the top), and go to [http://www.linuxmce.com www.linuxmce.com] and select 'Download Instructions' to download the Linux MCE CD`s or the DVD on your machine. Or just use this direct link [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Mirrors click here]

[[Image:DownloadInstaller.jpg]]

'''3.''' Either open the file directly within firefox, or save it to your desktop and open it manually. Click the button to install the package.

[[Image:Inst1.jpg|400px]]

'''4.''' The installer will have put an "Install Linux MCE" icon on your desktop. Double-click it to start the installation process. A window will appear asking to choose if you want a dedicated core or a hybrid ([http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started#A_Dedicated_Core click here]to find out the difference between a core and a hybrid), after that you must click on "Forward" button.

[[Image:CoreOrHybrid.jpg|400px]]

'''5.''' The next screen will ask you want to keep your current network configuration or if you want to set your network options manually; then press "Forward".

[[Image:ConfirNetworkSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''6.''' Insert your LinuxMCE cd as instructed and press 'Forward'.

[[Image:InstallOptions.jpg|400px]]

'''7.''' In the next step you have 2 options :
*First it asks you if you want to Run a DHCP Server or not. LinuxMCE must be the DHCP server for your home in order to provide plug-and-play detection of network devices like IP Cameras and VOIP phones, and to provide network boot images to any other pc's in the home you want to use as media stations.
*The other option asks if you want to keep the default Internal Network address or if you want to change it. If you have already a DHCP-Server running, choose also this option. You can then switch from 'manually' to 'DHCP'.

After that you must press 'Forward'.

[[Image:DhcpSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''8.''' In the next window you can see message about the Linux MCE system installation. Don't worry if the system seems to stop at points or report what seems like error messages. This is normal since at places it will be testing drivers out, and is only there for the advanced Linux user. You will get a dialog box if something really does go wrong. And, understand this may take a very long time since it will in parallel be updating your Ubuntu system to the latest version. Just leave it for an hour or two and come back later.

[[Image:StartInstall.jpg|400px]]

'''9.''' In the final step you will see a message saying "Installation was finished , please reboot"

[[Image:FinalStep.jpg|400px]]

*(Optional) Ubuntu and Linux MCE won't install by default software needed to play DVD or some other restricted media formats that might be illegal in some countries. You can follow the [[Restricted Software Installation Guide]] if the restrictions don't apply to your country.

Next reboot by choosing System, Quit, Restart from Ubuntu's desktop. Note: The first time you start LinuxMCE it will take quite a while, like around 10 minute, because it will re-validate everything was installed ok. After this it starts up pretty quickly, in less than 60 seconds.

Next follow the [http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php?title=QuickStart_Guide Quick Start Guide] to tell LinuxMCE about how you want to use it.

Note that if you said you want LinuxMCE to startup by default, after rebooting you'll have LinuxMCE, not Ubuntu. If you will only use this as a media pc, that's fine; you won't ever need to access the Ubuntu desktop to set anything up and can do it all from either the LMCE UI and a remote control, or with the LMCE web admin panel using the web browser of any pc in your home. But, if you want to use this as a normal Ubuntu PC too, and you want to start Ubuntu after LinuxMCE is going, there's not yet an icon to switch to Ubuntu from within LinuxMCE, so press Ctrl+Alt+F2, login, and type StartX. If you said you want Ubuntu by default, it will boot to the Ubuntu desktop and you can choose Applications, Sound & Video, Start Media Center to start LinuxMCE manually. When both LinuxMCE and Ubuntu are running, you can toggle between them by pressing ctrl+alt+f7 for Ubuntu and ctrl+alt+F11 for LinuxMCE. Unfortunately, at this moment, once you start LinuxMCE there is no way to stop it. The Ubuntu integration is still a work in progress.

Installation Guide

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'''Still needs to be updated for LinuxMCE 0704'''

Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 7.04 system :

'''1.''' Take an Ubuntu install already configured with Internet connection (Configure your network card and DNS). If you don't have an Ubuntu system already installed please follow these generic steps:

*Take an [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUbuntu/download?action=show&redirect=download Ubuntu Live Cd] and boot from it.
*Choose 'Start or install Ubuntu'
*When Ubuntu's desktop appears, double-click on 'Install'
*A short wizard will start and guide you; Select the language and press 'forward'
*Choose your timezone and press 'forward'
*Select the keyboard layout
*Choose desktop name, a user name and a password
*Select the partitioning options for your disk: erase the entire disk or just manually edit the options.
*Ready to install.
*Reboot the system and remove the Live CD
<br/>

'''2.''' From within the Ubuntu 7.04 desktop, open Firefox (the orange and blue icon at the top), and go to [http://www.linuxmce.com www.linuxmce.com] and select 'Download Instructions' to download the Linux MCE CD`s or the DVD on your machine. Or just use this direct link [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Mirrors click here]

[[Image:DownloadInstaller.jpg|400px]]

'''3.''' Either open the file directly within firefox, or save it to your desktop and open it manually. Click the button to install the package.

[[Image:Inst1.jpg|400px]]

'''4.''' The installer will have put an "Install Linux MCE" icon on your desktop. Double-click it to start the installation process. A window will appear asking to choose if you want a dedicated core or a hybrid ([http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started#A_Dedicated_Core click here]to find out the difference between a core and a hybrid), after that you must click on "Forward" button.

[[Image:CoreOrHybrid.jpg|400px]]

'''5.''' The next screen will ask you want to keep your current network configuration or if you want to set your network options manually; then press "Forward".

[[Image:ConfirNetworkSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''6.''' Insert your LinuxMCE cd as instructed and press 'Forward'.

[[Image:InstallOptions.jpg|400px]]

'''7.''' In the next step you have 2 options :
*First it asks you if you want to Run a DHCP Server or not. LinuxMCE must be the DHCP server for your home in order to provide plug-and-play detection of network devices like IP Cameras and VOIP phones, and to provide network boot images to any other pc's in the home you want to use as media stations.
*The other option asks if you want to keep the default Internal Network address or if you want to change it. If you have already a DHCP-Server running, choose also this option. You can then switch from 'manually' to 'DHCP'.

After that you must press 'Forward'.

[[Image:DhcpSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''8.''' In the next window you can see message about the Linux MCE system installation. Don't worry if the system seems to stop at points or report what seems like error messages. This is normal since at places it will be testing drivers out, and is only there for the advanced Linux user. You will get a dialog box if something really does go wrong. And, understand this may take a very long time since it will in parallel be updating your Ubuntu system to the latest version. Just leave it for an hour or two and come back later.

[[Image:StartInstall.jpg|400px]]

'''9.''' In the final step you will see a message saying "Installation was finished , please reboot"

[[Image:FinalStep.jpg|400px]]

*(Optional) Ubuntu and Linux MCE won't install by default software needed to play DVD or some other restricted media formats that might be illegal in some countries. You can follow the [[Restricted Software Installation Guide]] if the restrictions don't apply to your country.

Next reboot by choosing System, Quit, Restart from Ubuntu's desktop. Note: The first time you start LinuxMCE it will take quite a while, like around 10 minute, because it will re-validate everything was installed ok. After this it starts up pretty quickly, in less than 60 seconds.

Next follow the [http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php?title=QuickStart_Guide Quick Start Guide] to tell LinuxMCE about how you want to use it.

Note that if you said you want LinuxMCE to startup by default, after rebooting you'll have LinuxMCE, not Ubuntu. If you will only use this as a media pc, that's fine; you won't ever need to access the Ubuntu desktop to set anything up and can do it all from either the LMCE UI and a remote control, or with the LMCE web admin panel using the web browser of any pc in your home. But, if you want to use this as a normal Ubuntu PC too, and you want to start Ubuntu after LinuxMCE is going, there's not yet an icon to switch to Ubuntu from within LinuxMCE, so press Ctrl+Alt+F2, login, and type StartX. If you said you want Ubuntu by default, it will boot to the Ubuntu desktop and you can choose Applications, Sound & Video, Start Media Center to start LinuxMCE manually. When both LinuxMCE and Ubuntu are running, you can toggle between them by pressing ctrl+alt+f7 for Ubuntu and ctrl+alt+F11 for LinuxMCE. Unfortunately, at this moment, once you start LinuxMCE there is no way to stop it. The Ubuntu integration is still a work in progress.

Main Page

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==What is LinuxMCE?==
[http://LinuxMCE.com LinuxMCE] is the only solution seamlessly combining:
# media & entertainment with a server for music, movies and tv shows, plus a PVR and DVD Player,
# a home automation system to control everything in the home with touch-screen tablet and Bluetooth mobile phone controllers,
# a phone system with video conferencing,
# a security system that feeds you live video on your mobile phone when something happens, and lets you speak to visitors through your stereos, and
# a home PC solution.

A typical LinuxMCE system consists of a '''Core''': one PC acting as a dedicated server and interface with all the sub-components. The Core includes our own plug-and-play back-end so it listens for and auto configures all sorts of devices like network audio players (such as Squeeze Box), IP phones and cameras. The Core automatically exposes a network boot for any other PC's or thin clients you want to use as '''Media Directors''', which you hook up to your TV/Stereo's to use as set top boxes, complete with a media player, PVR, video conferencing, intercom, and a GUI to control everything in the home. All Media Directors work together seamlessly as a total whole-house solution.

In addition to the usual infrared remote controls, LinuxMCE includes remote control software that runs on Symbian Bluetooth mobile phones as well as Linux, Windows and Windows CE devices like webpads and pda's. They all feature cover art, interactive maps and floor plans, and let you control any device in the house. The UI is skinnable and multi-language. The mobile phone has a "follow-me" feature so your media and other settings follow you from room to room. It switches from Bluetooth to cellular gprs/wap when you leave the house you're always in control.

__TOC__

==News==
==Features==

LinuxMCE is an all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecommunications and computing. Browse the [[Features|features page]], along with [[What can I do with LinuxMCE?]] to see the possibilities available from LinuxMCE.

==Screenshots==
[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|left|thumb|UI2 Main Menu]]
[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|left|thumb|UI1 Media Files Browser]]
[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|none|thumb|UI1 Phone Dial Pad]]
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==Download==

To get Linux MCE, please download and install Linux MCE installer from the main page of website. After this, please start the "Linux MCE Installer" application - it will download and install required packages.

==Getting Started==

This section has moved to [[Getting Started]].

==Support==

===User's Manual===

This section has moved to [[User's Manual]].

===Mailing List===

Support beyond that contained in this wiki can be found via the official LinuxMCE [http://forum.linuxmce.com/index.php forums] and through the available [http://LinuxMCE.com/support/index.php?section=mail mailing lists].

===Configuring LinuxMCE===

[[LinuxMCE Admin Website|Configuring LinuxMCE]]

[[Users_Page | Users' Documentation]]

===FAQ===
*[[What hardware I will need]]
*[[Development status for all modules]]
*[[What does an appliance solution like LinuxMCE cost?]]
*[[Is LinuxMCE an appliance or software solution?]]
*[[Why buy a licensed LinuxMCE product? What's the difference?]]
*[[Do I need LinuxMCE? Can I use the projects by themselves?]]
*[[How do I login to a Linux console?]]
*[[How are media files organized?]]
*[[I can't access my media files over the network]]
*[[Reset the password for the LinuxMCE Admin site]]
*[[What if you don't have a driver for my home automation device]]
*[[What scenarios are created automatically?]]
*[[I'm a Linux user already. Should I use LinuxMCE's distribution]]
*[[Encrypted DVD's|Why doesn't LinuxMCE support encrypted DVD's?]]

===Troubleshooting===
* [[svn default properties]]
* [[Adding new computing apps]]
* [[Installing on a new platform]]
* [[Windows|Installer for Windows]]
* [[Installer Problems]]

==Development==

===Author's Information===

Information regarding author information can be found on the [http://LinuxMCE.com/support/index.php?section=authors author's] portion of the commercial website.

===Programmer's Guide===

There is a great deal of documentation on the LinuxMCE platform available in the [[Programmer's Guide]]. This guide provides an overview of the LinuxMCE architecture,

===Software Used by LinuxMCE===

LinuxMCE is often called a platform for developing smart home modules constructed by a variety of open source projects. The integration of these open source projects, such as [http://xinehq.de Xine], [http://www.mythtv.org Mythtv], and [http://www.asterisk.org Asterisk], can be found in the LinuxMCE Software Documentation.

[[Documentation by Device Templates]]

[http://wiki.linuxmce.com/index.php/Doxygen doxygen diagrams]

LinuxMCE is an open source project and uses open source software. More information regarding LinuxMCE's relationship to open source can be found on the [[Open Source Info|open source information]] page, the [http://LinuxMCE.com/support/index.php?section=license&package=0 license information] page, what to do if you're an [http://LinuxMCE.com/index.php?section=developer open source developer], and LinuxMCE's [http://LinuxMCE.com/index.php?section=letter open source strategy].

===Report Bugs===

Bugs may be [http://www.linuxmce.com/mantis/ reported] via the bug tracking system, [http://www.mantisbugtracker.com/ Mantis].

===Source===

LinuxMCE is a pretty big project. Not counting [[GSD]] devices, LinuxMCE's own code is already well over a million lines in hundreds of modules, with over 1,000 pages of online documentation, and in addition LinuxMCE also incorporates lots of other big open source projects like Asterisk, Xine, MythTV, Firefox, VideoLan, SlimServer, etc., all of which have special LinuxMCE 'wrappers' to allow them to work together seamlessly as a total home solution. For the brave of heart, you can also download [http://LinuxMCE.com/support/index.php?section=mainDownload&package=0 modules by hand], and see all the dependencies and compatibility for each module.

You can browse the [http://linuxmce.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/linuxmce/trunk/ web based repository viewer]. Or you can you do an anonymous svn checkout as follows:

svn co <nowiki>http://</nowiki>linuxmce.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/linuxmce/trunk/''modulename''

You can checkout all the software with if you use http://linuxmce.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/linuxmce/trunk/ as the repository location for the module name, or go to the [http://linuxmce.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/linuxmce/trunk/ repository viewer] to find the name of the SVN directory for the module you are interested in.

Here are short instructions if you want compile your module with svn sources : [[Building_From_Source]].

=== Versions ===

The current version of Linux MCE is '''1.0''', as of March 15, 2007.

== Short Howto on Wiki ==

This section has been moved to [[Short Howto on Wiki]].

Download Instructions

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== Important ==

Read the [[Known_Issues|Known Issues]] page first. There are some warnings to Ubuntu users who have already modified their Ubuntu installation or customized their .conf files that LinuxMCE will override their changes.

== Getting help ==

In addition to the usual community options like forums, for the moment a few volunteers have agreed to provide [[Tech_Support|live tech support via Yahoo/Skype]] to identify common installation problems so they can be fixed in the next release.

== Reading before installing LinuxMCE ==

Before installing LinuxMCE, I suggest reading [[What_To_Expect|What to expect]] which says exactly what sequences and equipment was used to setup my whole home media + automation system as shown in the demo video, and warns what are the pitfalls you may run into.

Also read:

The [[Installation_Guide|Detailed step-by-step instructions for installing LinuxMCE]] which has step-by-step instructions on installing Ubuntu and LinuxMCE.
Then the short [[Architecture_Intro|Architecture Intro]] which explains what pc's you'll need to install software on and how they all work together.
Then there's a [[QuickStart_Guide|Quick Start Guide]] which explains how to set the video and audio settings using the AV Wizard, and to add devices to LinuxMCE with the Setup Wizard.
The [[Usage_Intro|Usage Intro]] is a quick primer on how to use LinuxMCE once it's installed.

LinuxMCE is a huge program with lots of features that you won't even notice right away, and the wiki already has a ton of pages which I imported from existing sources when I launched LinuxMCE, such as the original [[User's_Manual|User's Manual]] and [[Programmer's_Guide|Programmer's Guide]]. I found most of these docs weren't well organized and some of the data isn't up to date. But it's a wiki and all pages are open for editing, so hopefully this will improve.

== Getting the CD's ==

As explained in the [[Installation_Guide|Installation Guide]] You need 2 cd's to install LinuxMCE, which you can get here:

1) Ubuntu 6.10 desktop live cd. For now Linux MCE can only be installed on top of the Ubuntu 6.10 distribution of Linux, which is available [http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu-releases/6.10/ubuntu-6.10-desktop-i386.iso here].

2) The LinuxMCE install cd, which is available on these [[Mirrors]].

== The LinuxMCE installer ==

Once you have already burned the LinuxMCE install cd, and finished installing Ubuntu 6.10, here is the installer application you run from within Ubuntu to install LinuxMCE:

[http://linuxmce.com/download.php http://linuxmce.com/images/generic_download_button.gif]

== Getting the source code ==
Instructions on getting the source code and compiling it are located on [[Building From Source]] page.

Download Instructions

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== Important ==

Read the [[Known_Issues|Known Issues]] page first. There are some warnings to Ubuntu users who have already modified their Ubuntu installation or customized their .conf files that LinuxMCE will override their changes.

== Getting help ==

In addition to the usual community options like forums, for the moment a few volunteers have agreed to provide [[Tech_Support|live tech support via Yahoo/Skype]] to identify common installation problems so they can be fixed in the next release.

== Reading before installing LinuxMCE ==

Before installing LinuxMCE, I suggest reading [[What_To_Expect|What to expect]] which says exactly what sequences and equipment was used to setup my whole home media + automation system as shown in the demo video, and warns what are the pitfalls you may run into.

Also read:

The [[Installation_Guide|Detailed step-by-step instructions for installing LinuxMCE]] which has step-by-step instructions on installing Ubuntu and LinuxMCE.
Then the short [[Architecture_Intro|Architecture Intro]] which explains what pc's you'll need to install software on and how they all work together.
Then there's a [[QuickStart_Guide|Quick Start Guide]] which explains how to set the video and audio settings using the AV Wizard, and to add devices to LinuxMCE with the Setup Wizard.
The [[Usage_Intro|Usage Intro]] is a quick primer on how to use LinuxMCE once it's installed.

LinuxMCE is a huge program with lots of features that you won't even notice right away, and the wiki already has a ton of pages which I imported from existing sources when I launched LinuxMCE, such as the original [[User's_Manual|User's Manual]] and [[Programmer's_Guide|Programmer's Guide]]. I found most of these docs weren't well organized and some of the data isn't up to date. But it's a wiki and all pages are open for editing, so hopefully this will improve.

== Getting the CD's ==

As explained in the [[Installation_Guide|Installation Guide]] You need 2 cd's to install LinuxMCE, which you can get here:

1) Ubuntu 6.10 desktop live cd. For now Linux MCE can only be installed on top of the Ubuntu 6.10 distribution of Linux, which is available [http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu-releases/6.10/ubuntu-6.10-desktop-i386.iso here].

2) The LinuxMCE install cd, which is available on these [[Mirrors]].

== The LinuxMCE installer ==

Once you have already burned the LinuxMCE install cd, and finished installing Ubuntu 6.10, here is the installer application you run from within Ubuntu to install LinuxMCE:

[http://linuxmce.com/download.php http://linuxmce.com/images/Generic_download_button.gif]

== Getting the source code ==
Instructions on getting the source code and compiling it are located on [[Building From Source]] page.

File:Generic download button.gif

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QuickStart Guide

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Getting started

From Ubuntu system menu > Application > Sound & Video > Start 'Linux MCE Center'

The Start-up will take somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes. In this time some software/services will start (like: mysql server, etc.), you just have to wait, no other manual setting are needed until AVWizard starts.

The AVWizard will guide you though audio/video settings for your hardware.

These are the steps:
<table>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep1.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep11.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep2.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep21.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep3.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep4.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep5.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep6.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep7.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep8.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep9.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

The final step asks for a confirmation of these steps, if you press 'I Agree' the installation continues and you'll get the Media Center started.

At this time you don't have any rooms or users added in data base. Using the UI go to Advanced Options screen and choose 'Setup wizard' which will start guide you through whole house and media setup.

Note that the video files are missing; you won't see or hear the instructions

Here are some screen shots from video wizard:

<table>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:VideoWizard.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:Which Wizard.jpg|250px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:UsersWizard.jpg|250px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:RoomsWizard.jpg|250px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:CountryWizard.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:This Room.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:TV Manufacturer.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AV Devices.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

After Video Wizard is ended and the house is entirely setup, press 'start using the system'. This action will also regenerate the interface with the new changes you've made.

QuickStart Guide

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Wikiadmin:

Getting started
From Ubuntu menu > Application > Sound & Video > Start 'Linux MCE Center'
The Start-up will take somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes. In this time some software/services will start (like: mysql server, etc.), you just have to wait, no other manual setting are needed until AVWizard starts

The AVWizard will guide you though audio/video settings for your hardware.

These are the steps:
<table>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep1.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep11.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep2.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep21.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep3.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep4.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep5.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep6.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep7.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep8.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep9.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

The final step asks for a confirmation of these steps, if you press 'I Agree' the installation continues and you'll get the Media Center started.

At this time you don't have any rooms or users added in data base. Using the UI go to Advanced Options screen and choose 'Setup wizard' which will start guide you through whole house and media setup.

Note that the video files are missing; you won't see or hear the instructions

Here are some screen shots from video wizard:

<table>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:VideoWizard.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:Which Wizard.jpg|250px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:UsersWizard.jpg|250px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:RoomsWizard.jpg|250px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:CountryWizard.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:This Room.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:TV Manufacturer.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AV Devices.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:Which Wizard.jpg

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File:VideoWizard.jpg

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File:UsersWizard.jpg

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File:TV Manufacturer.jpg

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File:This Room.jpg

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File:RoomsWizard.jpg

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File:CountryWizard.jpg

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File:AV Devices.jpg

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Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

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QuickStart Guide

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Steps for installing Linux MCE on an Ubuntu 6.10 system (only Ubuntu 6.10 is support for now):

'''1.''' Take an Ubuntu install already configured with Internet connection (Configure your network card and DNS). If you don't have an Ubuntu system already installed please follow this generic steps:

- Take an Ubuntu Live Cd and boot from it.
- Choose 'Start or install Ubuntu'
- Wait the cd to boot; from Desktop double-click on 'Install'
- A short wizard will start and guide you; Select the language and press 'forward'
- Choose you timezone and press 'forward'
- Select the keyboard layout
- Choose desktop name, an user name and a password
- Select the partitioning options for your disk: erase the entire disk or just manually edit the options.
- Ready to install.
- Reboot the system and remove the Live CD

'''2.''' Go to [http://www.linuxmce.com www.linuxmce.com] and press 'Download' to download the Linux MCE Installer on your machine. Or just use this direct link [http://www.linuxmce.com/download.php click here]

[[Image:DownloadInstaller.jpg|400px]]

'''3.''' Save the mce-installer on your Ubuntu desktop. A pop-up message will appear and there you must check "Save to Disk" and then click "ok"

[[Image:SaveInstaller.jpg|400px]]

'''4.''' Then double-click on your "Install Linux MCE" icon from ubuntu`s desktop to start the installation process. A window will appear asking to choose if you want a dedicated core or a hybrid ([http://linuxmce.com/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started#A_Dedicated_Core click here]to find out the difference between a core and a hybrid), after that you must click on "Forward" button.

[[Image:CoreOrHybrid.jpg|400px]]

'''5.''' The next screen will ask you want to keep your current network configuration or if you want to set your network options manually; then press "Forward".

[[Image:ConfirNetworkSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''6.''' In the next step you must select the method you want to choose to install Linux MCE and you have 3 options:
- Download the needed packages from the internet. Just downloads the packages from linuxmce.com website.
- Download and use an ISO file from one of LinuxMCE mirrors. Instead of downloading the packages one by one just downloads an archive which contains all packages.
- Use the Linux MCE CDROM that I already have in my drive. Download first the ISO file on your hard drive, burn it on a disc and insert the disc in drive.

After you have chosen your option press 'Forward'.

[[Image:InstallOptions.jpg|400px]]

'''7.''' In the next step you have 2 options :
- First asks you if you want to Run a DHCP Server or not. A dhcp server is needed for the internal network and allows you to add devices like: media directors, network players, external hard drives, etc.
- The other option asks if you want to keep the default Internal Network address or if you want to change it.

After that you must press 'Forward'.

[[Image:DhcpSettings.jpg|400px]]

'''8.''' In the next window you can see how the Linux MCE system is installing

[[Image:StartInstall.jpg|400px]]

'''9.''' In the final step you will see a message saying "Installation was finished , please reboot"

[[Image:FinalStep.jpg|400px]]

After reboot you have the Linux MCE software installed.

Getting started
From Ubuntu menu > Application > Sound & Video > Start 'Linux MCE Center'
The Start-up will take somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes. In this time some software/services will start (like: mysql server, etc.), you just have to wait, no other manual setting are needed.

Next, the AVWizard starts which will guide you though audio/video settings for your hardware.

These are the steps:
<table>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep1.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep11.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep2.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep21.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep3.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep4.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep5.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep6.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep7.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep8.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep9.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

The final step asks for a confirmation of these steps, if you press 'I Agree' the installation continues and you'll get the Media Center started.

At this time you don't have any rooms or users added in data base. Using the UI go to Advanced Options screen and choose 'Setup wizard' which will start guide you through whole house and media setup.

Note that the video files are missing; you won't see or hear the instructions

Here are some screen shots from video wizard:

<table>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep1.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep11.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep2.jpg|200px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:AVWizardStep21.jpg|200px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

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<table width="100%"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFCFCF">This page was written by Pluto and imported with their permission when LinuxMCE branched off in February, 2007. In general any information should apply to LinuxMCE. However, this page should be edited to reflect changes to LinuxMCE and remove old references to Pluto.</td></tr> </table>
==What is Pluto?==
[http://plutohome.com Pluto Home] is the only solution seamlessly combining:
# media & entertainment with a server for music, movies and tv shows, plus a PVR and DVD Player,
# a home automation system to control everything in the home with touch-screen tablet and Bluetooth mobile phone controllers,
# a phone system with video conferencing,
# a security system that feeds you live video on your mobile phone when something happens, and lets you speak to visitors through your stereos, and
# a home PC solution.

A typical Pluto system consists of a '''Core''': one PC acting as a dedicated server and interface with all the sub-components. The Core includes our own plug-and-play back-end so it listens for and auto configures all sorts of devices like network audio players (such as Squeeze Box), IP phones and cameras. The Core automatically exposes a network boot for any other PC's or thin clients you want to use as '''Media Directors''', which you hook up to your TV/Stereo's to use as set top boxes, complete with a media player, PVR, video conferencing, intercom, and a GUI to control everything in the home. All Media Directors work together seamlessly as a total whole-house solution.

In addition to the usual infrared remote controls, Pluto includes remote control software that runs on Symbian Bluetooth mobile phones as well as Linux, Windows and Windows CE devices like webpads and pda's. They all feature cover art, interactive maps and floorplans, and let you control any device in the house. The UI is skinnable and multi-language. The mobile phone has a 'follow-me' feature so your media and other settings follow you from room to room. It switches from Bluetooth to cellular gprs/wap when you leave the house you're always in control.

__TOC__

==News==
==Features==

Pluto Home is an all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecommunications and computing. Browse the [[Features|features page]], along with [[What can I do with Pluto?]] to see the possibilities available from Pluto Home.

==Screenshots==
[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|left|thumb|UI2 Main Menu]]
[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|left|thumb|UI1 Media Files Browser]]
[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|none|thumb|UI1 Phone Dial Pad]]
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==Download==

To get Linux MCE, please download and install Linux MCE installer from the main page of website. After this, please start the "Linux MCE Installer" application - it will download and install required packages.

==Getting Started==

This section has moved to [[Getting Started]].

==Support==

===User's Manual===

This section has moved to [[User's Manual]].

===Mailing List===

Support beyond that contained in this wiki can be found via the official Pluto Home [http://plutohome.com/support/index.php?section=forum forums] and through the available [http://plutohome.com/support/index.php?section=mail mailing lists].

===Configuring Pluto Home===

[[Pluto Admin Website|Configuring Pluto Home]]

[[Users_Page | Users' Documentation]]

===FAQ===
*[[Development status for all modules]]
*[[What does an appliance solution like Pluto cost?]]
*[[Is Pluto an appliance or software solution?]]
*[[Why buy a licensed Pluto product? What's the difference?]]
*[[Do I need Pluto? Can I use the projects by themselves?]]
*[[How do I login to a Linux console?]]
*[[How are media files organized?]]
*[[I can't access my media files over the network]]
*[[Reset the password for the Pluto Admin site]]
*[[What if you don't have a driver for my home automation devic]]
*[[What scenarios are created automatically?]]
*[[I'm a Linux user already. Should I use Pluto's distribution]]
*[[Encrypted DVD's|Why doesn't Pluto support encrypted DVD's?]]

===Troubleshooting===
* [[svn default properties]]
* [[Adding new computing apps]]
* [[Installing on a new platform]]
* [[Windows|Installer for Windows]]

==Development==

===Author's Information===

Information regarding author information can be found on the [http://plutohome.com/support/index.php?section=authors author's] portion of the commercial website.

===Programmer's Guide===

There is a great deal of documentation on the Pluto Home platform available in the [[Programmer's Guide]]. This guide provides an overview of the Pluto Home architecture,

===Software Used by Pluto Home===

Pluto Home is often called a platform for developing smart home modules constructed by a variety of open source projects. The integration of these open source projects, such as [http://xinehq.de Xine], [http://www.mythtv.org Mythtv], and [http://www.asterisk.org Asterisk], can be found in the Pluto Home [[Pluto Home Software|Software Documentation]].

[[Documentation by Device Templates]]

[http://plutohome.com/support/doxygen/ doxygen diagrams]

Pluto Home is an open source project and uses open source software. More information regarding Pluto Home's relationship to open source can be found on the [[Open Source Info|open source information]] page, the [http://plutohome.com/support/index.php?section=license&package=0 license information] page, what to do if you're an [http://plutohome.com/index.php?section=developer open source develper], and Pluto Home's [http://plutohome.com/index.php?section=letter open source strategy].

===Report Bugs===

Bugs may be [http://www.linuxmce.com/mantis/ reported] via the bug tracking system, [http://www.mantisbugtracker.com/ Mantis].

===Source===

Pluto is a pretty big project. Not counting GSD devices, Pluto's own code is already well over a million lines in hundreds of modules, with over 1,000 pages of online documentation, and in addition Pluto also incorporates lots of other big open source projects like Asterisk, Xine, MythTV, Firefox, VideoLan, SlimServer, etc., all of which have special Pluto 'wrappers' to allow them to work together seamlessly as a total home solution. For the brave of heart, you can also download [http://plutohome.com/support/index.php?section=mainDownload&package=0 modules by hand], and see all the dependencies and compatibility for each module.

You can browse the [http://svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/ web based repository viewer]. Or you can you do an anonymous svn checkout as follows:

svn co <nowiki>http://</nowiki>svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/''modulename''

You can checkout all the software with if you use http://svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/ as the repository location for the module name, or go to the [http://svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/ repository viewer] to find the name of the SVN directory for the module you are interested in.

Here are short instructions if you want compile your module with svn sources : [[Building_from_source]].

=== Versions ===

The current version of Linux MCE is 1.2, as of March 07, 2007.

== Short Howto on Wiki ==

This section has been moved to [[Short Howto on Wiki]].

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'''Videos'''
Watch a 12 minute demo video showing all that LinuxMCE does, and comparing it to WindowsMCE. Have the multimedia play icon that links to the video.google video clip. Mine is still uploading, so for the moment link to any video.google clip to confirm it works.

<div align="center">[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4212272736447140134&hl=en http://linuxmce.com/images/play.gif]</div>

'''Screenshots: Using the Linux MCE'''

''Main menu''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

''File Browser''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

''DVD Remote''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

''Dial number''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

''Security panel''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

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'''Videos'''
Watch a 12 minute demo video showing all that LinuxMCE does, and comparing it to WindowsMCE. Have the multimedia play icon that links to the video.google video clip. Mine is still uploading, so for the moment link to any video.google clip to confirm it works.

<div align="center">[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4212272736447140134&hl=en http://linuxmce.com/images/play.gif]</div>

'''Screenshots: Using the Linux MCE'''

''Main menu''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

''File Browser''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2B|400px]]</td>
</table>

''DVD Remote''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

''Dial number''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

''Security panel''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2B.jpg|400px]]</td>
</table>

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'''Videos'''
Watch a 12 minute demo video showing all that LinuxMCE does, and comparing it to WindowsMCE. Have the multimedia play icon that links to the video.google video clip. Mine is still uploading, so for the moment link to any video.google clip to confirm it works.

<div align="center">[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4212272736447140134&hl=en http://linuxmce.com/images/play.gif]</div>

'''Screenshots: Using the Linux MCE'''

''Main menu''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

''File Browser''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''DVD Remote''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Dial number''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Security panel''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

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'''Screenshots: Using the Linux MCE'''

''Main menu''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

''File Browser''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''DVD Remote''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Dial number''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Security panel''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2M.jpg|400px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

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'''Screenshots: Using the Linux MCE'''

''Main menu''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI2M.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

''File Browser''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI2M.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''DVD Remote''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI2M.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Dial number''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI2M.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Security panel''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI2M.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

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'''Videos'''
Watch a 12 minute demo video showing all that LinuxMCE does, and comparing it to WindowsMCE. Have the multimedia play icon that links to the video.google video clip. Mine is still uploading, so for the moment link to any video.google clip to confirm it works.

<div align="center">[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4212272736447140134&hl=en http://linuxmce.com/images/play.gif]</div>

'''Screenshots: Using the Linux MCE'''

''Main menu''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:MainMenuUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>

''File Browser''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:FileBrowserUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''DVD Remote''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DVDRemoteUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Dial number''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:DialNumberUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

''Security panel''

<table>
<tr>
<td>UI1 or Basic UI</td>
<td>UI2 with medium settings</td>
<td>UI2 with alpha blending / transparency</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Image:SecurityPanelUI1.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
<td>[[Image:MainMenu2.jpg|300px]]</td>
</table>

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[[QuickStart Guide|Detailed step-by-step instructions for installing LinuxMCE]]

For now Linux MCE can only be installed on top of the Ubuntu 6.10 distribution of Linux, which is available [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUbuntu/download?action=show&redirect=download here].

You can download LinuxMCE as an .iso image to burn to cd [http://www.linuxmce.com/ubuntu/linuxmce-0.1-packages.iso here].

Or, if you are currently running Ubuntu 6.10, install by LinuxMCE

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Contacts

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LinuxMCE is a hot new open source project. It's stable, practical and usable, and really cool. Just check out the [[Screenshots|Screen Shots]] to see for yourself. I'm looking for developers and maintainers to '''[[Contribute|join the team]]'''. New LinuxMCE team members, please add your name, contact info, and a brief bio or description of what you're working on. Thanks!

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'''Paul Webber''' -- contact: webpaul1 -at- gmail (.com)<br>
Responsibilities: Installer, Ubuntu packaging, build system, linuxmce.com site<br>
I launched LinuxMCE on March 07. [[History|History of LinuxMCE]]
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