Ubuntu TV?

[makko]

This just out:

Canonical are releasing a variant of Ubuntu targeted towards use on TV's.

The video looks pretty sweet and seems like a possible alternative to Sage.

It's probably just for the HTPC market, don't know if it could work with a server/extender model. It would be great if we could utilise the sweet HD300 with it.

http://www.ubuntu.com/tv

[stuckless]

Looks interesting... Might be my next DVR platform once Sage finally bites the bullet.

Ubuntu TV benefits from the comprehensive hardware support that's always been a hallmark of Ubuntu for PCs. Highlights include:

Support for ARM and x86 boards1
Local storage support for DVR functionality2
Minimum disk space: 2GB
Minimum memory: 1GB
Minimum video memory: 512 MB
HDMI
CEC support
Digital audio out
Hardware accelerated video capable of displaying content at 1080p3
Network connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet & Wireless b/g/n
USB host support
Bluetooth HCI interface
Modular tuner for broadcast TV (Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial)
1 A list of supported boards can be provided

2 Solid-state storage recommended

3 Dependent on chipset

The fact that it can run on ARM chipsets might make building an extender a little easier... might.

[PiX64]

Originally Posted by stuckless

Looks interesting... Might be my next DVR platform once Sage finally bites the bullet.



The fact that it can run on ARM chipsets might make building an extender a little easier... might.

I have faith that you can build us an extender Sean! :-)

im pretty stoked about this. I like Ubuntu a lot and have been using it for several years now. the new interface applied to a tv is genious!

can't wait to try it.