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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Raspberry Pi Smart TV? (lemmy.ml)

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I want to try to set up a Raspberry Pi I have as a smart TV box and I was hoping I could find some advice.

My main requirements are:

can run Moonlight
can be controlled from a Bluetooth game controller (that should also work in Moonlight)

What would be nice:

can run VLC or Plex or something
can support AirPlay
can be used for some actual streaming services like Netflix

Any suggestions?

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[–] fart_pickle 16 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I'm about to start my adventure with Raspberry Pi powered TV box. I will try Plasma big screen - https://plasma-bigscreen.org/ It seems like a good place to start.

[–] chronicledmonocle 5 points 6 months ago

I started with Plasma Big Screen, but the browser is awful and the app selection is problematic. I ended up just going full DIY with Chromium running kiosk mode full screen apps, Plex HTPC, Steam Big Picture, etc. tied together with Flex Launcher.

[–] just_another_person 1 points 6 months ago

Hadn't heard of this. Gotta check it out.