LinuxMCE is an add-on to Kubuntu that provides a complete whole-house media solution. It provides PVR and distributed media functions. It is stable, easy to use, and requires no knowledge of Linux and only basic computer skills. It allows you to set up a computer system that centralizes audio/video equipment, allowing you to access all media functions in other rooms with only thin clients. It supports home automation protocols including KNX, EIB, Z-Wave, DMX, EnOcean, and PLCBUS.
| Tags | Home Automation Multimedia Applications Security Telecom Games |
|---|---|
| Licenses | Pluto Public License and part GPL |
| Operating Systems | Linux (32 and 64 bit) |
| Implementation | C++ Perl PHP Bash shell scripting HTML |
| Translations | English Russian Spanish Dutch French German |
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Release Notes: This release adds many bugfixes for installation, updates for Asterisk, Xine, MythTV, and VDR to later releases, enhanced support for KNX and Z-Wave, and all the other supported home automation protocols already supported in LinuxMCE, including EnOcean, X10, PLCBUS, and Tellstick.


Release Notes: This is the first full community release. It contains support for additional home automation protocols, new media containers, updated drivers, and support for games. If MAME ROMs are placed into the proper subdirectories, supported games can be played on all of your media directors.


Release Notes: Additional home automation protocols are included, like EnOcean and DMX. Modifications in the existing protocols like Z-Wave, PLCBUS, and KNX/EIB. Updated upstream releases including MythTV 0.23 and VDR 1.7. Support for VDPAU and HDMI on selected chipsets.


No changes have been submitted for this release.