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XBian – Debian-based media center Linux distribution

XBian is a lightweight Debian-based media center distribution for Raspberry Pi and other ARM devices, with Kodi and rolling updates.

CoreELEC is a lightweight Linux distribution for Amlogic hardware that provides an appliance-style Kodi media centre with extensive codec support.

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 6 impressive free Linux media centers.

Kyoo is a self-hosted media server focused on movies, TV series and anime. It aims to minimise library maintenance.

OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open source media player based on Debian and Kodi. OSMC is free and open source.

Kodi is a media centre for videos, music, live TV, games and pictures with rich libraries, PVR support, add-ons and network playback.

Jellyfin is a free and open source media system to manage and stream media. It is an alternative to the proprietary Emby and Plex.

Kodi is a media centre for playing films, TV shows and music, with artwork-rich libraries, live TV, network playback and add-ons.

MythTV is a suite of software that allows you to build a Home Theater convergence box. MythTV is free and open source software.

LinHES is a Linux distribution designed for use on Home Theater PCs (HTPCs). It centers around MythTV and uses Arch Linux

LibreELEC is a lightweight ‘Just enough OS’ Linux distribution purpose-built for Kodi on current and popular media center hardware.

Kodi media center is a free and open source cross-platform software media player and entertainment hub for digital media.

MythTV is a GPL licensed suite of software that allows you to build a Home Theatre convergence box. It allows you to watch and record TV programs.