Install composer (globally)– This is required for composer install via phpstorm ![]() Install php-cli – This is required for composer install via phpstorm Install Git – Required for cloning various repos ![]() Install Sublime text – an awesome text editor (also check my commonly used plugins) ![]() Sudo apt-get install virtualbox virtualbox-qt virtualbox-guest-additions-isoĭownload the latest deb file from vagrant (The default packaged version is outdated and not suitable for installing homestead)ĭownload and install PHPStorm – My preferred IDE for PHP development This is what my “Fonts” screen looks like (Works great for 1920X1080 15 Inch screen) Install awesome themes – My favorite is “ Metro”. Linux Mint makes setting defaults a snap via the “Preferred Applications” dialog box (Under Preferences) Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:linrunner/tlp Install tlp to manage battery (gave me an extra 20 mins or so. I am quite happy with 720P video playback as my internet speed is definitely a bottleneck for streaming 1080P videos. However the CPU seems perfectly capable of rendering videos smoothly – The max load I noticed using the video overlay option was each core at 50% while playing some videos on my NAS). I tried a bunch of themes (after installing the Fusion repository), however none were as sleek and well rounded as the “Confluence” theme installed by default. The linux open source driver (Gallium 0.4) DOES NOT support hardware decoding (yet). Repeat for bottom right corner, and subtitles. Move your mouse cursor to the top left – the caption will change to indicate that you are adjusting the top left corner, then use cursor arrows to move the markers into position. If your TV is like mine, you will not see the corner markers shown at … (Pay close attention to the top left and bottom right screen markers in the images – You want them to perfectly align with the corners of your TV screen). System->settings->system->Video Calibration To make the UI align perfectly on your display, there is a setting (they really have thought of everything !) The UI is very intuitive and responsive, and I definitely consider it an upgrade over Windows Media Center! Suspend, Hibernate, Shutdown work as expected. The system takes about 3.5 GB of disk space. ALL hardware was detected and fully functional right after the install and reboot. The setup itself was super smooth – pop the installation media, select install, standard Ubuntu installation steps. Lenovo Wireless Multimedia Remote (A fully working remote when I tried the live cd was a welcome surprise:-)Ĭonnected to a 40 Inch LCD TV (Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100) via HDMI. ![]() Here is the config of my Zino HD HTPC (purchased in 2010):Ģ56MB ATI Radeon HD 3200 (integrated ATI graphics chip) Based on my experience, I can confidently say that unless you have archaic hardware, Linux should provide a much better experience than Windows. Once again, the results were extremely impressive, and reinforced my belief that Linux systems (esp ubuntu/debian based distros) are here to stay. Yesterday I did full volume install of XBMCbuntu (“Gotham”), wiping out the old Windows 7 OS installed on the unit. Linux systems just feel snappier and they have come a really long way in terms of “just working” on common hardware. First my Laptop, then my desktop and now my HTPC unit. Of late, I have been trying to wean myself off Windows systems.
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