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telekinetic · 01-30-2009, 10:15 AM

I was going for Ubuntu mainly because there are explicit instructions on how to install XBMC on Ubuntu, and it's available in an Ubuntu PPA. That made up my mind for the HTPC, and I was going to use Ubuntu on the server for consistency. Are there advantages of slackware for the fileserver that override not having to learn two versions?

Edit: I'll probably go ahead and throw Intrepid Ibex on at least one system, even if I switch to slackware down the road, since I've got the CD for it downloaded and burnt already.

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telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	I was going for Ubuntu mainly because there are explicit instructions on how to install XBMC on Ubuntu, and it's available in an Ubuntu PPA. That made up my mind for the HTPC, and I was going to use Ubuntu on the server for consistency. Are there advantages of slackware for the fileserver that override not having to learn two versions? Edit: I'll probably go ahead and throw Intrepid Ibex on at least one system, even if I switch to slackware down the road, since I've got the CD for it downloaded and burnt already. __________________ twisted no more Last edited by telekinetic; 01-30-2009 at 10:22 AM..