Auto-loginįor a PC attached to a TV, user permissions are not so importnat, so set the user to log in automatically. gnome-tweak-toolĪdd Kodi to the list, log out, log in, and Kodi will launch automatically. Open the tweak tool, and locate the list of startup programs. The rest of this guide assumes you are logged in as yourself, and will use sudo where necessary.
To apply the change, log out and back in again.
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Install the package and add yourself to the sudo group: apt-get install sudo Sudo allows you to run commands as root from your regular user account. apt-get install firmware-linux-free firmware-amd-graphics Tweaks Sudo Update sources and install Kodi: apt-get install -install-suggests kodiĪlso install the firmware packages that you may need. # jessie-updates, previously known as 'volatile'ĭeb jessie-updates main contrib non-freeĭeb-src jessie-updates main contrib non-freeĭeb jessie-backports main contrib non-freeĭeb-src jessie-backports main contrib non-free nano /etc/apt/sources.list deb jessie main contrib non-freeĭeb jessie/updates main contrib non-freeĭeb-src jessie/updates main contrib non-free suĮdit the software sources to include ‘contrib’ and ‘non-free’, as well as ‘jessie-backports’. Check “Debian Desktop environment” / GNOME during setup.Īfter installation, open a terminal, and type “su” to get root privileges. Write the latest copy of Debian Stable to a CD or flash drive (this is version 8.3 at time of writing), and install it on the computer. I also used a Logitech k400r keyboard and mouse for wireless input. If your PC is this sort of size, then source a small form-factor case and power supply, and load the computer’s components into it: Hardwareįirst up, Desktop ‘towers’ are not a good form-factor for sitting in TV cabinets. Some steps depend on using a radeon chipset, and will need to be adjusted for your computer. I’ve noted down the setup here for others who are making an installation like this. I recently converted an old workstation to run as a home-theatre PC (HTPC).