1. Where do I start?
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For a smooth sail with the LinuxMCE system, it is important to understand a few things:
- LinuxMCE (LMCE) is currently under development by a small team of volunteers that does not have the resources (i.e. time and money) to write device drivers and support software for all existing hardware. It is important that you read the wiki to make sure you start with compatible devices. If you are comfortable with Linux and have programming skills, please contribute by writing drivers for the devices you have and add them to this ongoing effort.
- Not all devices work with LMCE and the list of known working hardware is available on this wiki.
- Familiarize yourself with the LMCE terminology. It will enable you to understand the documentation.
- The hardware requirements are posted here.
- Read the rest of this page for a quick Linux MCE orientation.
Contents
What is LinuxMCE?
LinuxMCE (Linux Media Center Edition) is a free and open source software platform with a 10-foot user interface designed to allow a computer to act as
- a home theater PC (HTPC) for the living-room TV
- a personal video recorder
- a home automation, lighting, and climate control system
- a surveillance and security system
- a VoIP phone system with support for video conferencing
Read more on Wikipedia
How Linux MCE is used
As a standalone Home Theater PC
See top of hardware page.
As a security, automation, and PBX system
See What can I do with LinuxMCE?
LinuxMCE components
See LinuxMCE
This page is currently under development ...
Installation
See
How to use LMCE
See Usage Intro
