New Linux user having problems with Ubuntu + XBMC

on1yalad · 2007-10-19, 23:54

I am a 3 year user of XBMC and I can honestly say that there is no Media Center that can top the features and ease of use that XBMC provides. With that said I have started to move toward 720p+ content and the XBOX can’t handle the decoding so I have to move to a HTPC.

I know there are a few options out there:
XBMC Linux – UI/Functionality is Superior but implementation/installation is very difficult for average user and Linux’s current state of Linux gfx drives for video codec decoding is very bad.
Windows MCE 2005 XP – Codec’s are a huge problem other than that works great
Windows MCE Vista – Codec’s are a huge problem other than that works great
Media Portal – User interface is hokey and navigation and control is not consistent, playback is great
MythTV – Never used but seems to be very popular, concerned about setup and the ability to access SMB drives on windows PC’s

Currently i have installed Ubuntu 7.10 fresh install i followed the directions on the site to enable the Acceleration for the ATI drivers...which in it self is a task for a new user to Linux. i used subversion to download the XBMC source and compiled it and got it up and running. The problem I am seeing is that whenever I try to watch a video the computer freezes and I have to turn off the power. I am looking for a guide from start to finish on how to install Ubuntu+ drivers + Codec’s + XBMC + Remote. I see a lot of people have a working XBMX Linux box running but I just cant get one up and running. i am pretty tech savvy but i am just not able to get anything working.

HTPC specs:
P4 3.0 GHz
2gigs PC3200 dual Channel
ATI 9600XT (i am going down today to get a Geforce 6200 as this seems to be a much better card for Linux and XBMC)

**jmarshall** · 2007-10-20, 06:58

It may just be a bug or a driver issue.

What you should do is run glxinfo and pastebin the results.

Also, pastebin the full debug log from XBMC.

Additionally, you can try running it from gdb (gdb ./XboxMediaCenter) which may give you more info when it crashes. If it coredumps, you can run gdb on that as well.

mace · 2007-10-22, 15:16

Can you try with 7.04?

I got a almost identical rig here. P4 3Ghz and a ATI Radeon 9600 (no xt or pro just a simple fanless 9600)

2007-10-19, 23:54	#1
on1yalad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4	New Linux user having problems with Ubuntu + XBMC I am a 3 year user of XBMC and I can honestly say that there is no Media Center that can top the features and ease of use that XBMC provides. With that said I have started to move toward 720p+ content and the XBOX can’t handle the decoding so I have to move to a HTPC. I know there are a few options out there: XBMC Linux – UI/Functionality is Superior but implementation/installation is very difficult for average user and Linux’s current state of Linux gfx drives for video codec decoding is very bad. Windows MCE 2005 XP – Codec’s are a huge problem other than that works great Windows MCE Vista – Codec’s are a huge problem other than that works great Media Portal – User interface is hokey and navigation and control is not consistent, playback is great MythTV – Never used but seems to be very popular, concerned about setup and the ability to access SMB drives on windows PC’s Currently i have installed Ubuntu 7.10 fresh install i followed the directions on the site to enable the Acceleration for the ATI drivers...which in it self is a task for a new user to Linux. i used subversion to download the XBMC source and compiled it and got it up and running. The problem I am seeing is that whenever I try to watch a video the computer freezes and I have to turn off the power. I am looking for a guide from start to finish on how to install Ubuntu+ drivers + Codec’s + XBMC + Remote. I see a lot of people have a working XBMX Linux box running but I just cant get one up and running. i am pretty tech savvy but i am just not able to get anything working. HTPC specs: P4 3.0 GHz 2gigs PC3200 dual Channel ATI 9600XT (i am going down today to get a Geforce 6200 as this seems to be a much better card for Linux and XBMC)

2007-10-20, 06:58	#2
jmarshall Team-XBMC Developer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 15,070	It may just be a bug or a driver issue. What you should do is run glxinfo and pastebin the results. Also, pastebin the full debug log from XBMC. Additionally, you can try running it from gdb (gdb ./XboxMediaCenter) which may give you more info when it crashes. If it coredumps, you can run gdb on that as well. __________________ 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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2007-10-22, 15:16	#3
mace Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 87	Can you try with 7.04? I got a almost identical rig here. P4 3Ghz and a ATI Radeon 9600 (no xt or pro just a simple fanless 9600)

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