Setting up XBMCbuntu 12 based HTPC - Part 2 - Install

Installation of XBMCbuntu is fairly straightforward and default settings are fine. Install will take less than half an hour.

• Download XBMCbuntu 12 RC3 from xbmc.org or local mirror.
• If you're creating bootable media from Windows grab Linux Live USB Creator (or from mirror).
• On XS35GT insert XBMCbuntu USB install media and hit F11 on system startup to pick proper boot device.

• Hit Enter when you see keyboard and hand icon on bottom of screen.
• Select English as language.
• Select fixed dpi 120x120 install option.
• Wait...

• Select English again.
• Select "Download updates while installing" (yes, you should have Ethernet cable connected to DHCP capable network).
• Select "Install third-party software".
• If you get prompted for upgrade of existing install don't. Just select erase everything. Don't use LVM. Don't enable disk encryption.
• Select your location and keyboard layout.
• Use "xbmc" for both computer and user name.
• Enter password and select automatic login. Don't enable encryption.
• After install completes reboot and remove USB stick.

XBMC is now installed and usable. There's still plenty of more to do - stay tuned.