is it possible to have an xbox with xbmc be a NAS with linux?

rudeboymcc · 2007-07-06, 01:59

Hi. Just found a guide on how to install linux on the xbox and use it as a nas with a bittorrent client, but I still want to keep xbmc on it.

From this sub-forum, if xbmc is now working in linux, does that mean I can install linux and have the xbox as a NAS server, and at the same time be able to fire up xbmc and use it exactly how I do now? (i..e there'll be the same output to the tv that's in the normal xbmc?).

Otherwise I'm thinking of buying a second xbox, one converted to nas with linux that downloads everything, and another for xbmc.

**jmarshall** · 2007-07-06, 02:12

No. Xbox linux does not have accelerated GPU access, so it will run slowly.

rudeboymcc · 2007-07-06, 02:19

so what's the point of porting it to linux then? Or are they trying to get the accelerated GPU access?

**sho** · 2007-07-06, 02:24

It's not being ported to Linux to run on the Xbox... but on all the other better documented, more powerful platforms out there.

rudeboymcc · 2007-07-06, 02:25

k can't find the edit button

EDIT: k I think i didn't explain myself properly. I don't need to use the xbox for gaming - so the most intensive thing it will do is play movies. does it still need the accelerated gpu access for that?

**jmarshall** · 2007-07-06, 02:46

Yes. Feel free, however, to build the linux port version on xbox and let us know how it goes.

boscorillium · 2007-07-06, 03:40

Basically you should just continue to run XBMC on your Xbox. If you want to buy a second Xbox for NAS, then that is probably the route you want to take. Don't try to do it all in one, it will just buy you misery.

2007-07-06, 01:59	#1
rudeboymcc Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	is it possible to have an xbox with xbmc be a NAS with linux? Hi. Just found a guide on how to install linux on the xbox and use it as a nas with a bittorrent client, but I still want to keep xbmc on it. From this sub-forum, if xbmc is now working in linux, does that mean I can install linux and have the xbox as a NAS server, and at the same time be able to fire up xbmc and use it exactly how I do now? (i..e there'll be the same output to the tv that's in the normal xbmc?). Otherwise I'm thinking of buying a second xbox, one converted to nas with linux that downloads everything, and another for xbmc.

2007-07-06, 02:12	#2
jmarshall Team-XBMC Developer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 15,077	No. Xbox linux does not have accelerated GPU access, so it will run slowly. __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

2007-07-06, 02:24	#4
sho Team-XBMC Wiki Content Manager Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,944	It's not being ported to Linux to run on the Xbox... but on all the other better documented, more powerful platforms out there. __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

2007-07-06, 02:46	#6
jmarshall Team-XBMC Developer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 15,077	Yes. Feel free, however, to build the linux port version on xbox and let us know how it goes. __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

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2007-07-06, 02:19	#3
rudeboymcc Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	so what's the point of porting it to linux then? Or are they trying to get the accelerated GPU access?

2007-07-06, 02:25	#5
rudeboymcc Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	k can't find the edit button EDIT: k I think i didn't explain myself properly. I don't need to use the xbox for gaming - so the most intensive thing it will do is play movies. does it still need the accelerated gpu access for that?

2007-07-06, 03:40	#7
boscorillium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	Basically you should just continue to run XBMC on your Xbox. If you want to buy a second Xbox for NAS, then that is probably the route you want to take. Don't try to do it all in one, it will just buy you misery.

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