Is there a OSMC build planned for "regular" x64 systems?

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I’m simply wondering if there is a build planned (or perhaps existing, in beta stage) for more “regular” x64 systems (such a Intel NUCs, MacMini, Asus eeeBox etc.)? Something like the openElec-project offers… Would be very nice to have the slim design, quality control and great user forum of OSMC but for the more general platform. :slight_smile:

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Guessing your not a fan of searching. yes it is planned there is just a lack of volunteers

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It’s the next platform that I intend to support. It will take a long time to get OSMC running on Windows, OS X etc, but it’s being worked on. There are more important steps that need to be done first beforehand.

We’ll do some internal testing soon.

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Hey Sam

Are you planning on building OSMC as an app for x86 / x64 devices or as its own OS?

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Hi Josh

I am planning to build it as the whole distribution (Linux based), but will do a couple of nice things to make it run well for Windows systems (dual-boot).

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Excellent news! Just what I thought and was hoping :slight_smile:

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Another person here interested in a PC version. I think it’s a great idea. Lots of people with retired laptops turn them into media centers and connect to the TV via VGA/HDMI. I don’t think it would cut into the VERO sales and in fact might increase it just by word of mouth spreading of OSMC. I’ve been looking into kodi stuff for over a week and just came across OSMC yesterday. Having it available to try on a PC would be a good way for people to test drive OSMC and if they like it, they could then get the VERO and/or turn their friends and relatives on to OSMC. Most people can’t even install an OS, let alone build a PI, so most of these friends and relatives will opt for the VERO. As it stands now, there’s no real way to try before you buy.

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I know it won’t impact Vero sales. This is not the reason we don’t have a PC build presently. The reason is it’s very tough. I’m still working on it, but it’s a big task and I have limited time.

I definitely want to get OSMC on PC, but need it to be complete. Stay tuned.

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Ok, thanks, I went ahead and put the “News” forum on my watch list. I’ve got a couple of older spare thinkpads laying around here and would be happy to test out a beta or even alpha version. All over 1Ghz with 2-4Gb ram.