How to Set Up an Ubuntu Based HTPC with XBMC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download the latest stable versions of Ubuntu and XBMC.

   In this article we will be using Ubuntu
   14.04.1 and XBMC "Gotham"
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   You can download them from; http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop http://kodi.tv/download/
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   Step 2: You can either choose to rip the ISO file downloaded to the DVD itself

   It is however recommended that the XBMC set up for Linux is placed on the USB drive.
   
   Once you do that; Insert the Ubuntu ISO's DVD or plug in the bootable Ubuntu USB drive Boot up the computer At the Welcome Screen, choose "Install Ubuntu"
   
   ,,, If you do however choose to make online transactions, use it to access email/social media or keep sensitive data on this computer, click the option "Require my password to log in" and continue. ,,,, After each line of code you may be asked a confirmation message, Enter "Y" or "y" and press the enter key again. sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config sudo apt-get install software-properties-common sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install xbmc ,, Then, change the Desktop Environment to XBMC.
   
   Now, Log in. ,, You can download and configure mobile applications to use them as a remote controller for your HTPC, you can change and install more interfaces, install plug ins for streaming services like Netflix, install widgets like Weather Forecasts or RSS feeds.The possibilities are practically limitless.
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   Step 3: or you can create a Bootable USB drive.

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   Step 4: If the two requirements are met

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   Step 5: you may continue installations by clicking on "Continue"

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   Step 6: Choose the option to "Erase disk and install Ubuntu"

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   Step 7: Then click "Install Now"

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   Step 8: Choose your location/ time zone

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   Step 9: then your Keyboard Layout

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    Step 10: Fill in your details Its recommended that you choose "Log in automatically" if this is a Home PC that does not have sensitive files and is primarily meant for Media Consumption purposes.

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    Step 11: Wait for Ubuntu to complete the set up

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    Step 12: When the installation is complete

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    Step 13: Click "Restart Now" to restart the computer.

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    Step 14: Log in to the account

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    Step 15: open start menu and search for "Terminal"

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    Step 16: In terminal

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    Step 17: execute the following lines of code one at a time

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    Step 18: by typing them out and hitting the "Enter" key.

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    Step 19: Log out from Ubuntu.

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    Step 20: At the Log in screen

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    Step 21: on the right hand side of the user name

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    Step 22: click on the icon.

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    Step 23: Your XBMC HTPC is now set up.

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    Step 24: XBMC is very flexible.

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