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XBMC Media Center 9.11 is currently in alpha. Please see 'Related Links' below for PowerPC version or the most recent stable version.
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XBMC is an award winning media center for Mac OS X. The ultimate High Definition hub for all your media, XBMC is easy to use, looks slick, and has a large helpful community.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 9.11:
  • Numerous skinning engine updates which allow for use of some fancy new skins
  • Many improvements to the video player which allow for much smoother playback
  • Switch to Core Audio on OSX
  • Many VDPAU improvements under linux
  • Many platform-specific customizations
  • Much Much more. We will be showcasing the new features here on xbmc.org as the final release approaches.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 and later, or Apple TV.
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Developer:Team XBMC
Downloads:11,623
  - Version d/l:757
Multimedia & Design:Video
License:Free
Date:04 Nov 2009
Platform:Intel
RATING
*****
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Nov 6 2009

LIBERTYFORALL1776  STILL not 64-bit! *sigh*   
(Version 9.11.alpha1)

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Aug 11 2009
*****

JEFF H.  This is such a great thing for us with PPCs (there are a few out there u know! lol!).

I use my Mac for everything as well as my main (and only) entertainment/media center. I've ripped all DVDs to external drives( 6 drives totaling 4 TB), have EyeTV with 2 digital ClearQAM tuners, a set of Logitech Z5500s and a 47" monitor with a G5. But I was a bit envious of Plex and others that I've seen that will only run on Intel. I've been relying on Front Row which is ok but kind of unbuttered toast.

Very pleased with this!

Now I've just got to figure out if I can run my EyeTV devices through XBMC  
(Version 9.04.1)

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May 12 2009

ANONYMOUS  PLEX has an enormous advantage over XBMC : its developers are clever enough to have a server wherefrom a PPC version can actually be downloaded. Brilliant guys for sure !  
(Version 9.04)

praisebury
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May 21 2009

VIKRAM SHARMA  Do you have the link to the PPC version of Plex, I tried to look for it but could not find. Thanks.  
(Version 9.04)

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May 27 2009

D4RK  Obvious plug, but how is that even an advantage? You still need an Intel Mac 10.5 to run Plex. XBMC will run natively on PPC or Intel with 10.4. Comprehend the difference?  
(Version 9.04.1)

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May 28 2009

RAMPANCY  I'm sick of the complaining over Plex being Intel-only. If they can only afford to direct their available resources to Intel-only development, then I'd rather have Plex being an amazing app on Intel versus being a mediocre, buggy app on PPC and Intel. What next, are you going to complain that Apple isn't supporting OS X on your Performa 6400?  
(Version 9.04.1)

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May 28 2009

D4RK  RAMPANCY, the only one complaining here is you, maybe you meant to post in another thread.

Also, the quality of a piece of software doesn't have to be inversely proportional to the number of supported platforms. If that were the case, most console games would be unplayable.  
(Version 9.04.1)

praisebury
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May 11 2009

E_COMMERCE  As someone else asked (and got no answer), how does this compare to Plex? They're based on the same core, right?  
(Version 9.04)

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May 11 2009
*****

NED SCOTT  Now complete with a PPC version.  
(Version 9.04)

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Feb 26 2009

MRGANDO  What's the difference between this and Plex?   
(Version 8.10)

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Jan 28 2009

MACBOOKBABY  I have installed xbmc on my apple tv but i don't know how to find my macbook on it? my macbook is installed on my apple tv so i can play my music but I want to play various video files and things through my television. Have I not installed xbmc properly? should it just work automatically? when I open xbmc and itunes in xbmc my music isn't there. how do I install my macbook so I can play everything on it through my apple tv using xbmc?

thanks,

James  
(Version 8.10)

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Jan 28 2009

MACUPDATE ADMIN  The horse's mouth:

http://xbmc.org/support/

http://xbmc.org/forum/  
(Version 8.10)

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Dec 14 2008

DX  Congrads to the developers. This is trully an amazing application. It transforms your Mac/AppleTV into an ultimate media center. I use XBMC both on an old xbox and recently installed it on my AppleTV. Once you use XBMC on the ATV, you realize that it was almost useless prior to the update. When I have friends over and I turn on my tv, they cannot believe my setup.

Also, cudos on the developers for maintaining a very helpful website and being very responsive to suggestions and bugs on their forum.   
(Version 8.10)

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Dec 4 2008

JEFF H.  So bummed that it this only works on Intel Macs.

I use my Mac as my only source of media and I would really love to have a more together multimedia interface. I work with Frontrow right now and its ok. Its better than nothing at all, but this looks great.

Oh well.

Cheers.  
(Version 8.10)

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Nov 16 2008
*****

XYPHER  Thanks for supporting Tiger. This is a great app, love the skin function.  
(Version 8.10)

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