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Boxee wants to hear from the Afterdawn community
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The following comments relate to this news article:
article published on 1 March, 2009
Boxee is a relatively new, free media center application for Linux, Intel Macs, and Apple TV boxes, and a new Windows version is in closed alpha testing. Last week I talked to Andrew Kippen of Boxee about their software, and the first thing he told me was how much they're looking forward to hearing from the Afterdawn community.
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indyjase
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1. March 2009 @ 18:56 |
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So far my first impressions of this software are very positive! Using it mainly for my HTPC as a media centre it is an extremely polished interface for an alpha testing. 1 or 2 little hiccups, but nothing that would stop me from using the app as my prime source of media playback and it can only get better....Gosh I sound like a spokesperson from the company , but really I have to say super impressed and this was really what I was looking for to tie in all of my media content from downloads to internet TV. Good Job!!!!!
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GryphB
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1. March 2009 @ 19:51 |
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I might touch it with a 10 foot pole...
If this is any good, I might try it out on my computer running linux. Forget M$, they can bite the dust.
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scorpNZ
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2. March 2009 @ 00:39 |
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Well since it's based on xbmc code & considering how xbmc works on my xp machines & xboxes you can put my name down for a copy of this when it arrives,it'd be sweet to have an xbox version but i spose it wouldn't be worth it
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varnull
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2. March 2009 @ 00:53 |
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vlc handles all my multimedia needs.. including anything streamed.
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indyjase
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2. March 2009 @ 10:04 |
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After seeing the first thread on here about boxee I thought that it was worth searching the internet to find a copy, (couldn't wait for the release) and the more I use this the more I wonder, why am I still paying so much to comcast for tv.....this rocks....I've seen the future...LOL!!!!
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plazma247
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3. March 2009 @ 05:39 |
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Bah include DVB, DVBS and DVBC card support and recording and im sold, till then i think i will be sticking to WMC.
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3. March 2009 @ 14:28 |
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How does this compare to media portal for playing files from HD?
I've been a media portal fan for a while but frankly, I'm getting sick and tired of it crashing and requiring updates.
Remote control support? (Firefly RF remote?)
I might have to give this a try.
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5. March 2009 @ 06:51 |
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Originally posted by ThePastor:
How does this compare to media portal for playing files from HD?
I've been a media portal fan for a while but frankly, I'm getting sick and tired of it crashing and requiring updates.
Remote control support? (Firefly RF remote?)
I might have to give this a try.
I can't speak for HD-based content since I didn't really try it, but remote support is a little spotty in the Windows alpha right now. However, there are some third party program people are using to make things work better. I would certainly expect to see better remote support when it goes into public alpha, although I haven't specifically asked so that's just speculation on my part. It pretty much has to have that support before it can get out of alpha or else they won't learn much from beta testing besides people are pissed when their remotes don't work.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 5. March 2009 @ 06:54
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5. March 2009 @ 17:58 |
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I was able to find a copy of this on a torrent site so I'll give it a look tonite.
I'm willing to bet that there are alot of Media Portal or Windows Media Center users who are dieing to get ahold of a stable Media center program for playing all types of media. This could be just the thing.
I agree about remote compatability. Even Media Portal has trouble with remotes. It's programmable, but a major pain.
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plazma247
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6. March 2009 @ 02:33 |
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errm no, vmc plays mkv, ts, avi, dvb etc fine and stable for me, the lack of dvb support will keep me well away until its implimented.
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pounder
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6. March 2009 @ 20:51 |
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what about A hookup with DTV or Dish or Net Flix,save the hassle of
renting and copying,or torrent hookups that are a pain,as well as the viruses that come with torrents.
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