Contimplating MCE Install..
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 4:06 am
I've been reading about the install of MCE for a while, im an avid user and an intermediate xbox adjuster . I use XBMC for most of my media but it doesnt have the inclusion of a browser, now i also use the recently released XDSL for my web browsing needs. The problem with XDSL is its like playing with a "demo" of linux. You can tplay all you want, but it all runs off a ram drive so nothing ever stays saved (as side from a backed up config file) and you cant run/install/download anything new.
When it comes to linux the only advantage i have over a total noob is i have played around with red-hat and mandrake a bit and have a general understanding of its file structure (i only stopped using it out of frustraion on driver installs and the constant need for text based commands)
My experience leaves me with 2 questions.
1) After inital install and setup/customization, will there be a whole lot of commands i need to use it as my central media center?
2) Is it possible to install MCE and retain a portion of my original xbox file structure on F: to allow for regular xbox use? (possibly by modifying an install parimeter to partition XXXXKb)
I can handle the occasional command for installation or software updates, but if the answer to 2 is a flat no then ill just stick with what i have and wait on building a media pc for my entertainment center.
When it comes to linux the only advantage i have over a total noob is i have played around with red-hat and mandrake a bit and have a general understanding of its file structure (i only stopped using it out of frustraion on driver installs and the constant need for text based commands)
My experience leaves me with 2 questions.
1) After inital install and setup/customization, will there be a whole lot of commands i need to use it as my central media center?
2) Is it possible to install MCE and retain a portion of my original xbox file structure on F: to allow for regular xbox use? (possibly by modifying an install parimeter to partition XXXXKb)
I can handle the occasional command for installation or software updates, but if the answer to 2 is a flat no then ill just stick with what i have and wait on building a media pc for my entertainment center.