许多人都知道Kodi媒体中心是一种广泛可用的工具，几乎可以安装在任何Linux 发行版^{(Linux Distro)}上。许多想要创建家庭影院 PC的^{(home theatre PC)}Linux用户不喜欢手动设置它的想法。他们宁愿准备好一些东西。如果您正在寻找适用于Kodi的即用型最佳^{(ready-to-use best)}Linux 发行版^{(Linux Distro)}，那么您来对地方了！在本文中，我们展示了前 10 名最佳Kodi Linux 发行版^{(Kodi Linux Distro)}的列表。

十大最佳 Kodi Linux 发行版^{(Top 10 Best Kodi Linux Distro)}

这是我们为Kodi列出的最佳Linux 发行版^{(Linux Distro)}列表。

1. 自由电^{(1. LibreElec)}

LibreELEC是专为Kodi媒体中心应用程序设计的^{(center application)}Linux 系统^{(Linux system)}，没有其他任何方法可以减慢它的速度。LibreELEC是Kodi的最佳 Linux 发行版，^(Distro)以Kodi作为其主要用户界面。其优点如下：

• LibreELEC易于安装，具有 32 位和 64 位 PC 的版本。它带有USB/SD card writing tool，因此您无需下载光盘映像。这提供了在USB 或 SD 卡^{(USB or SD card)}上创建安装媒体的说明，从而实现了简单的安装。
• 它是最伟大的Linux HTPC 发行版^{(Linux HTPC Distro)}之一，就是这个以 Kodi 为中心的媒体中心操作系统。Raspberry Pi、通用AMD、Intel和Nvidia HTPC^{(Nvidia HTPCs)}、WeTek流媒体盒、Amlogic gadgets和Odroid C2都是可以安装安装程序的设备。
• LibreELEC 最大的吸引力，也是任何希望^{(anyone wishing)}构建HTPC（家庭影院 PC）的人最明显的选择的原因在于，它不仅支持Raspberry Pi ，还支持各种设备。由于其广泛的功能^{(extensive capabilities)}，它是可用的最好的Linux HTPC^{(Linux HTPC Distro)}发行版之一。

从官方网站^(website)下载LibreELEC以将其安装到您的系统上。

Kodi媒体中心软件^{(center software)}在安装后即可使用。要修改您的体验，您可以使用任何标准的Kodi插件。

2. OSMC

OSMC是一个很棒的Linux媒体中心发行^(Distro)版，代表Open Source Media Center。它是一个免费的开源媒体播放器。桌面操作系统和 Linux 服务器^{(OS and Linux server)}操作系统是为标准笔记本电脑、台式机和服务器硬件设计的，而OSMC是用于单板 PC的Linux HTPC发行版。^{(Linux HTPC Distro)}OSMC是Kodi的大幅修改版本，旨在提供类似于Apple TV、Amazon Fire TV、Android TV和其他类似设备的类似设备的体验。以下是此发行版的其他一些功能。

• OSMC还在^{(also operates on )}由OSMC 团队设计的^{(OSMC team)}Vero上运行。
• 这个基于 Debian Linux 的发行版支持从本地存储、网络连接存储 ( NAS ) 和Internet播放媒体^{(supports media playback)}。
• 它基于Kodi 开源^{(Kodi open-source)}项目。因此，OSMC让您可以访问^(access) 整个 Kodi 附加库^{(to the whole Kodi add-on library)}。
• OSMC的用户界面^{(user interface)}与Kodi完全不同。即便如此，它也具有相同的附加组件^(add-ons)、编解码器支持^{(codec support)}和其他功能。

从官方网站^{(official website)}下载并安装OSMC。

注意：^{(Note: )}目前此发行版可用于Raspberry Pi、Vero和Apple TV等设备^{(Apple TV)}

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 2022 年20 个最佳轻量级Linux 发行版^{(Linux Distros)}

3. 开放电子^{(3. OpenElec)}

Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center是为运行XBMC而创建的，但现在已开发为运行Kodi。它是最初的LibreELEC，尽管由于其缓慢的开发速度^{(development rate)}，它的更新速度并不快，也不支持那么多设备。

OpenELEC 和 LibreELEC^{(OpenELEC and LibreELEC)}之间没有太大区别。如果LibreELEC不适合你，但你仍然需要一个运行Kodi并具有很多功能的小型操作系统，那么这个Distro是一个很棒的选择。下面给出了该发行版的一些功能。

• OpenELEC的设备兼容性^{(device compatibility)}很好。可以在此处找到Raspberry Pi、Freescale iMX6设备和一些WeTek盒子的安装程序。
• 只需将下载的文件安装在裸硬盘分区^{(drive partition)}上即可。完成后，您的 Linux HTPC 机器^{(HTPC machine)}将运行Kodi。
• 通过访问整个Kodi附加库，您可以根据自己的喜好自定义 Linux 媒体中心。^{(customize your Linux media center)}Kodi还支持直播电视和 DVR^{(TV and DVR)}，为您提供完整的媒体中心体验^{(center experience)}。

从GitHub^(GitHub)下载插件的.zip 文件^{(.zip file)}以在 Kodi 上安装OpenELEC 。

4. Recalbox

Recalbox提供了与此列表中的其他Kodi Linux 发行版^{(Kodi Linux Distro)}不同的电影、电视和音乐方法。它是Kodi与EmulationStation 前端^{(EmulationStation frontend)}的混合体。Recalbox是一个Linux 发行版，专注于在^{(Linux Distro)}Raspberry Pi上重新创建老式视频^{(vintage video)}游戏，而不是家庭影院^{(home theatre)}操作系统^{(operating system)}（和其他类似设备）。另一方面，Recalbox将^(Recalbox)Kodi作为应用程序包含在内。您可以使用EmulationStation 前端^{(EmulationStation front-end)}启动Kodi，或者您可以直接启动到Kodi . 该发行版的功能如下。

• Recalbox是一款出色的游戏、视频和音乐一体化解决方案，因为它结合了 Kodi 和^{(incorporates both Kodi and)} EmulationStation。
• 在同一平台上将Kodi与老式游戏^{(with vintage gaming)}结合起来^(combine) 是一种绝妙的方法。要获得最佳的游戏和媒体播放体验^{(gaming and media playback experience)}，请将老式游戏控制器^{(vintage game controller)}连接到您的 PC。
• 它是一个基于 Linux 的操作系统^{(operating system)}，可以安装在32 位和^{(32-bit and)} 64 位 PC^{(64-bit PCs)}上，最初是为Raspberry Pi设计的。

如图所示，从官网^{(official website)}下载并安装Recalbox。

注意：^{(Note: )}根据您要安装的设备下载文件。^(device)

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何观看 Kodi NBA 比赛

5.GeeXboX

GeeXboX是最好的Linux HTPC Distro之一，尽管嵌入式Linux媒体中心Distro有很多替代品。这是一个免费的开源项目^{(free, open-source project)}，具有桌面^(Desktop)和嵌入式设备安装功能。这是一个Linux HTPC操作系统，运行Kodi作为其主要媒体播放器。虽然GeeXboX是一个 Linux 媒体中心Distro，但它的可用性是独一无二的。以下是此发行版的一些功能。

• 它也是一个带有Live CD的^{(Live CD)}Linux媒体中心发行^(Distro)版。
• 可以使用标准硬盘驱动器^{(standard hard drive)}来运行 GeeXboX。
• 您可以使用^{(use a)} USB 设备^{(USB device)} 或 SD 卡来^{(or SD card to)} 运行^(run) GeeXboX，而不是安装到硬盘上。
• GeeXboX是用于HTPC选项的最好的 Linux Distro Kodi之一，因为它具有作为普通操作系统或便携式 HTPC的^{(portable HTPC)}多功能性^{(versatility)}。
• 该操作系统已经存在了很长时间，并支持^(supports)各种设备，包括Raspberry Pi^{(Raspberry Pis)}和32 位和 64 位版本的常规^(regular) Linux PC 。^{(Linux PCs)}

6. Ubuntu

Ubuntu可能不是现成的Linux HTPC Distro之一。尽管如此，它还是最伟大的Linux媒体中心Distro之一。这是由于其广泛的应用程序兼容性^{(application compatibility)}和用户友好性。但是，根据您的偏好和硬件，您可能会发现您选择的Linux媒体中心操作系统会有所不同。因为它是一个基于 Debian 的操作系统^{(operating system)}，您可以安装多个HTPC和家庭服务器软件替代品^{(home server software alternatives)}，包括：

• 麦迪逊，
• 适用于 Linux 的亚音速，
• 码头工人，
• 雷达，
• 和 CouchPotato 替代品

但是，与专门的Linux HTPC Distro不同，Ubuntu^{(Ubuntu d)}没有预先配置^{(oes not come pre-configured)}。尽管如此，Ubuntu还是带有一些常见的HTPC程序。Ubuntu因其适应性^{(adaptability)}和应用程序兼容性^{(application compatibility)}而成为一个理想的滚动你自己的Linux媒体中心Distro 基础^{(Distro foundation)}。

您可以从官方网站^{(official website)}下载Ubuntu。

在 Ubuntu 上，您可以安装

• 科迪，
• 丛，
• 恩比，
• 斯特雷米奥，
• 甚至是复古派。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何从 Kodi 玩 Steam 游戏

7. 复古派^{(7. RetroPie)}

RetroPie和Recalbox一样，是最受欢迎的Kodi Linux 发行版^{(Kodi Linux Distro)}之一。这是一个专注于游戏的Raspberry Pi Linux媒体中心Distro。RetroPie具有用于本地文件播放^{(file playing)}、网络流媒体^{(network streaming)}和Kodi附加组件的^(Kodi)Kodi以及EmulationStation。

RetroPie 和 Recalbox^{(RetroPie and Recalbox)}主要在安装和定制^{(installation and customization)}方面有所不同。下面列出了RetroPie与^(Recalbox)Recalbox^(RetroPie)相比的一些功能。

• Recalbox 仍然是最用户友好的^{( most user-friendly)}Linux HTPC 发行版之一。
• 它比RetroPie^(RetroPie)更容易上手，因为它的安装^{(installation)}就像拖放文件一样简单。^(simple)另一方面， Recalbox^(Recalbox)的可调节性较小。
• RetroPie 有大量的着色器和选项来定制您的游戏体验^{(shaders and choices to customize your gaming experience)}。
• RetroPie 还具有更广泛的游戏系统兼容性^{(gaming system compatibility)}。
• 支持团队^{(support team)}也好得多。

从官方网站^{(official website)}下载RetroPie ，如下图所示。

8. 萨巴永^{(8. Sabayon)}

这个基于 Gentoo 的Linux媒体中心Distro开箱即^{(ready to use right out of the box)}用。因此，它可以立即使用，具有完整的应用程序和功能^{(application and feature)}集。尽管Sabayon并未宣传为Linux HTPC Distro，但GNOME 版本^{(GNOME version)}包含大量媒体中心应用程序，它们是，

• 作为Bit Torrent 客户端^{(Bit Torrent client)}传输，
• Kodi作为媒体中心，
• 作为^(Exaile)音乐播放器，
• 和图腾^(Totem)作为媒体播放器。

Sabayon因其对标准HTPC 应用程序^{(HTPC apps)}的广泛选择而成为HTPC 使用^{(HTPC use)}的顶级Linux 发行版^{(Linux Distro)}之一。一体化解决方案创建了一个即用型Linux媒体中心。立即从官方网站^{(official website)}下载Sabyon^(Sabayon)。

9.Linux MCE

如果您正在寻找一个好的Kodi Linux Distro ，您也可以考虑使用Linux MCE。Media Center Edition是名称的MCE 部分^{(MCE portion)}。它是一个专注于自动化的Linux媒体^(Linux)中心。^{(center hub)}为了便于HTPC 使用^{(HTPC use)}，Linux MCE提供了一个 10 英尺的用户界面^{(user interface)}。还包括个人录像机 (PVR)^{( personal video recorder (PVR))}和强大的家庭自动化^{(home automation)}。以下是该发行版的一些显着特点：

• 除了媒体元数据管理^{(media metadata management)}之外，还有一个重点是流媒体和^{(focus on streaming and)} 自动化^(automation)。您可以操作音频和视频设备^{(audio and video devices)}，以及玩复古^{(play vintage)}游戏，同时在各个房间收听和查看信息。
• 气候控制^{(Climate controls)}、照明^(lighting)、家庭安全^{(home security)}和监控设备^{(surveillance devices)}都使用Linux MCE进行控制。
• Linux MCE 还具有可用于视频会议的^{(video conferencing)}VoIP 电话设备^{(VoIP phone device)}。因此，这些新的智能家居^{(smart home)}功能使Linux MCE成为更昂贵的专有家庭自动化设备^{(home automation equipment)}的可行替代品。
• ^{(MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator))}Linux MCE中包含用于经典街机游戏的MAME（多街机模拟器）和用于家庭视频^{(home video)}设备的MESS（多模拟器超级系统）^{(MESS (Multiple Emulator Super System))}。

如下图所示，从其官网^{(official website)}下载Linux MCE 。

随着智能家居和自动化的兴起，Linux MCE成为媒体和智能^{(Linux MCE)}家居控制^{(home control)}的一站式商店。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}前 10 名最佳Kodi印度频道^(Channels)附加组件

10.LinHES

LinHES是一个用于家庭影院^{(home theatre)}PC的 Linux 媒体中心发行版，^(Distro)以前称为 KnoppMyth^{(previously known as KnoppMyth)}。LinHES（Linux 家庭娱乐系统^{(Linux Home Entertainment System)}）吹捧 20 分钟的HTPC 设置^{(HTPC setup)}。最新版本 R8 在Arch Linux上运行。板载提供用于设置MythTV PVR 平台的^{(MythTV PVR platform)}自定义脚本。^{(Custom scripts)}LinHES和Sabayon一样，是一个出色的Linux媒体中心Distro。这主要是由于其广泛的功能集，其中包括：

• 完整的 DVR^{(Full DVR)}、DVD 播放^{(DVD playback)}、音乐点唱机和元数据支持^{(music jukebox, and metadata support)}是该发行版的亮点。
• 您还可以访问^(access) 您的图片库^{(to your image library)}，以及完整的视频详细信息^{(video details)}、粉丝艺术^{(fan art)}和游戏^(games)。
• LinHES 还作为一个完整的软件包^{( full package)}提供，包括前端和后端。还有一个仅前端安装选项^{(installation option)}。
• 由于其易用性和多种安装^{(versatile installation)}选项，它是可用的最好的Linux HTPC发行版之一。^{(Linux HTPC Distro)}
• LinHES是增强型HTPC，类似于Mythbuntu。它更适合^{(better suited to)} 非 DVR^(non-DVR)用户，因为它专注于MythTV DVR功能。
• LinHES 默认带有华丽的蓝色用户界面^{(gaudy blue user interface)}，可能会关闭某些用户。但是，再深入一点，您会发现一个称职的Linux媒体中心。

从官方网站^{(official website)}下载LinHES。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何将电视用作Windows 11^{(Windows 11)} PC的显示器^(Monitor)

专业提示：非推荐选择^{(Pro Tip: Non-Recommended Choices)}

虽然这些是用于HTPC的顶级^{(HTPC use)}Linux Distro Kodi，但还有大量其他Linux HTPC Distro可供选择。特别是Mythbuntu 和 Kodibuntu^{(Mythbuntu and Kodibuntu)}是很好的选择，但目前不受支持。结果，进展放缓。但是，这些Linux媒体中心Distro选择仍然有效。但是，不要屏住呼吸等待未来的帮助。由于开发失败，很难建议长期使用Kodibuntu 或 Mythbuntu 。^{(Kodibuntu or Mythbuntu)}

常见问题 (FAQ)^{(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))}

Q1。发行版一词在 Linux 中意味着什么？^{(Q1. What does the term Distro signify in Linux?)}

答。^{(Ans. )}Linux 发行版^{(Linux Distro)}，有时也称为Linux 发行版^{(Linux distribution)}，是一种PC操作系统^{(PC operating system)}，由多个开源团体和程序员创建的组件组成。数以千计的软件包、实用程序和应用程序可以在一个Linux Distro中找到。

Q2。Raspberry Pi 是 Linux 操作系统吗？^{(Q2. Is the Raspberry Pi a Linux operating system?)}

答。^{(Ans. )}Raspberry Pi OS，以前称为Raspbian，是用于 Pi 的官方Raspberry Pi Foundation Linux Distro。

Q3。Mac OS 只是一个 Linux 发行版吗？^{(Q3. Is Mac OS only a Linux Distro?)}

答。^{(Ans. )}您可能听说过Macintosh OSX比具有更好用户界面的^{(user interface)}Linux更有用一点。这并不完全正确。然而，OSX部分基于FreeBSD，一个开源的Unix 克隆^{(Unix clone)}。它是在 UNIX 之上设计的，UNIX是30 多年前由 AT&T 贝尔实验室开发的操作系统。^{(operating system)}

Q4。有多少 Linux 发行版？^{(Q4. How many Linux Distro are there?)}

答。^{(Ans. )}有600 多个 Linux Distro 可用^{(600 Linux Distro available)}，大约有 500 个正在积极开发中。

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我们希望您选择最^{( best)} 适合您要求的Kodi Linux 发行版。^{(Kodi Linux Distro)}在下面让我们知道您的最爱。继续访问我们的页面以获取更多很酷的提示和技巧，并在下面留下您的评论。

Top 10 Best Kodi Linux Distro 2022

Many people are aware that the Kоdі media сenter is a widely availablе tool that can be installed on praсtically any Linux Distro. Many Lіnux users, who wаnt to create a home theatre PC, dislike the thought of setting it up manuallу. Thеy would rather prefer to have something ready to go. If you’re looking for a ready-to-use best Linυx Distro for Kodi, you’ve come to the right spоt! In this article, wе have shown the list of the top 10 best Kodi Linux Distro.

Top 10 Best Kodi Linux Distro

Here is our list of best Linux Distro for Kodi.

1. LibreElec

LibreELEC is a Linux system designed specifically for the Kodi media center application, with nothing else in the way that could slow it down. LibreELEC is the best Linux Distro for Kodi with Kodi as its primary user interface. Its advantages are listed below:

• LibreELEC is easy to install, with versions for 32-bit and 64-bit PCs. It comes with a USB/SD card writing tool, so you don’t have to download a disc image. This provides instructions for creating installation media on a USB or SD card, resulting in a simple installation.
• It is one of the greatest Linux HTPC Distro is this Kodi-centric media center OS. The Raspberry Pi, generic AMD, Intel, and Nvidia HTPCs, WeTek streaming boxes, Amlogic gadgets, and the Odroid C2 are among the devices for which installers are available.
• LibreELEC’s biggest draw, and the reason it’s the most apparent choice for anyone wishing to build an HTPC (home theatre PC), is that it supports not only Raspberry Pi but, a wide range of devices. It is one of the best Linux HTPC Distro available because of its extensive capabilities.

Download LibreELEC from the official website to install it on your system.

The Kodi media center software is ready to use after it has been installed. To modify your experience, you may use any of the standard Kodi add-ons.

2. OSMC

OSMC is a wonderful Linux media center Distro that stands for Open Source Media Center. It is a free open-source media player. While desktop OS and Linux server operating systems are designed for standard laptops, desktop, and server hardware, OSMC is a Linux HTPC Distro for single-board PCs. OSMC is a substantially modified version of Kodi which aims at providing an appliance-like experience similar to Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and other similar devices. Here are some other features of this distro.

• OSMC also operates on Vero, which was designed by the OSMC team.
• This Debian Linux-based Distro supports media playback from local storage, network-connected storage (NAS), and the Internet.
• It is based on the Kodi open-source project. As a result, OSMC gives you access to the whole Kodi add-on library.
• The OSMC has a completely different user interface than Kodi. Even so, it has the same add-ons, codec support, and other features.

Download and install OSMC from the official website.

Note: Currently this distro is available for devices like Raspberry Pi, Vero, and Apple TV

Also Read: 20 Best Lightweight Linux Distros of 2022

3. OpenElec

Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center was created to run XBMC, however, it has now been developed to run Kodi. It is the original LibreELEC, albeit owing to its sluggish development rate, it does not update as rapidly or support as many devices.

There isn’t much of a distinction between OpenELEC and LibreELEC. If LibreELEC isn’t for you, but you still need a small OS that runs Kodi and has a lot of functionality, this Distro is a fantastic option. A few features of this distro are given below.

• The device compatibility of OpenELEC is great. Installers for the Raspberry Pi, Freescale iMX6 devices, and a few WeTek boxes may be found here.
• Installing the downloaded file on a bare hard drive partition is all that is required. Your Linux HTPC machine will run Kodi once it’s finished.
• With access to the whole Kodi add-on library, you may customize your Linux media center to your liking. Kodi also supports live TV and DVR, providing you with a complete media center experience.

Download the .zip file of the add-on from GitHub to install OpenELEC on Kodi. 

4. Recalbox

Recalbox provides a different approach to movies, TV, and music than other Kodi Linux Distro in this list. It’s a hybrid of Kodi with the EmulationStation frontend. Recalbox is a Linux Distro centered on recreating vintage video games on the Raspberry Pi, not a home theatre operating system (and other similar devices). Recalbox, on the other hand, includes Kodi as an app. You may use the EmulationStation front-end to launch Kodi, or you can boot directly into Kodi. Features of this distro are given below.

• Recalbox is an excellent all-in-one solution for gaming, video, and music because it incorporates both Kodi and EmulationStation.
• It’s a brilliant approach to combine Kodi with vintage gaming on the same platform. To obtain the finest gaming and media playback experience, connect a vintage game controller to your PC.
• It’s a Linux-based operating system that can be installed on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs and was originally designed for Raspberry Pi.

Download and install Recalbox from the official website as shown.

Note: Download the file according to the device you want to install it on.

Also Read: How to Watch Kodi NBA Games

5. GeeXboX

GeeXboX is one of the best Linux HTPC Distro, even though there are many alternatives for embedded Linux media center Distro. It’s a free, open-source project featuring Desktop and embedded device installs. It’s a Linux HTPC operating system that runs Kodi as its primary media player. While GeeXboX is a Linux media center Distro, its availability is one-of-a-kind. Following are some features of this distro.

• It’s also a Linux media center Distro with a Live CD.
• A standard hard drive may be used to run GeeXboX.
• Instead of installing to a hard disc, you may use a USB device or SD card to run GeeXboX.
• GeeXboX is one of the finest Linux Distro Kodi for HTPC options because of its versatility as a normal OS or a portable HTPC.
• The OS has been around for a long time and supports a wide range of devices, including Raspberry Pis and regular Linux PCs in both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors.

6. Ubuntu

Ubuntu may not be one of the ready-to-use Linux HTPC Distro. Nonetheless, it’s one of the greatest Linux media center Distro. This is due to its broad application compatibility and user-friendliness. However, depending on your preferences and hardware, you may discover that your Linux media center OS of choice varies. Because it’s a Debian-based operating system you may install several HTPC and home server software alternatives to Windows including,

• Madsonic,
• Subsonic for Linux,
• Docker,
• Radarr,
• and a CouchPotato alternative

However, unlike specialized Linux HTPC Distro, Ubuntu does not come pre-configured. Nonetheless, Ubuntu comes with some common HTPC programs. Ubuntu is an ideal roll-your-own Linux media center Distro foundation because of its adaptability and application compatibility.

You can download Ubuntu from the official website.

On Ubuntu, you may install

• Kodi,
• Plex,
• Emby,
• Stremio,
• and even RetroPie.

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7. RetroPie

RetroPie, like Recalbox, is one of the most popular Kodi Linux Distro. It’s a gaming-focused Raspberry Pi Linux media center Distro. RetroPie features Kodi for local file playing, network streaming, and Kodi add-ons, as well as EmulationStation.

RetroPie and Recalbox vary mostly in terms of installation and customization. Some features of RetroPie compared to Recalbox is listed below.

• Recalbox is still one of the most user-friendly Linux HTPC Distro.
• It’s easier to get started with than RetroPie because its installation is as simple as dragging and dropping files. Recalbox, on the other hand, is less adjustable.
• RetroPie has a plethora of shaders and choices to customize your gaming experience.
• RetroPie also has a wider range of gaming system compatibility.
• The support team is also much better.

Download RetroPie from the official website as depicted below.

8. Sabayon

This Gentoo-based Linux media center Distro is ready to use right out of the box. As a result, it’s ready to use straight away, with a full application and feature set. Even though Sabayon is not advertised as a Linux HTPC Distro, the GNOME version contains a large number of media center applications that are,

• Transmission as a Bit Torrent client,
• Kodi as a media center,
• Exaile as a music player,
• and Totem as a media player.

Sabayon stands out as one of the top Linux Distro for HTPC use due to its extensive selection of standard HTPC apps. The all-in-one solution creates a ready-to-use Linux media center. Download Sabayon from the official website today.

9. Linux MCE

You can also consider Linux MCE if you’re seeking a good Kodi Linux Distro. Media Center Edition is the MCE portion of the name. It is a media center hub for Linux with a focus on automation. For easy HTPC use, Linux MCE provides a 10-foot user interface. A personal video recorder (PVR) and robust home automation are also included. Following are some notable features of this distro:

• There’s a focus on streaming and automation in addition to media metadata management. You can operate audio and video devices, as well as play vintage games while listening and seeing information in various rooms.
• Climate controls, lighting, home security, and surveillance devices are all controlled using Linux MCE.
• Linux MCE also has a VoIP phone device that may be used for video conferencing. As a result, these new smart home functionalities present Linux MCE as a viable alternative to more expensive proprietary home automation equipment.
• MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) for classic arcade games and MESS (Multiple Emulator Super System) for home video devices are included in Linux MCE.

Download Linux MCE from its official website as illustrated below.

With the rise of smart homes and automation, Linux MCE serves as a one-stop-shop for media and smart home control.

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10. LinHES

LinHES is a Linux media center Distro for home theatre PCs that was previously known as KnoppMyth. LinHES (Linux Home Entertainment System) touts a 20-minute HTPC setup. R8, the latest version, runs on Arch Linux. Custom scripts for setting up the MythTV PVR platform are available onboard. LinHES, like Sabayon, is an outstanding Linux media center Distro. This is mostly due to its extensive feature set which includes:

• Full DVR, DVD playback, music jukebox, and metadata support are among the highlights of this distro.
• You’ll also get access to your image library, as well as complete video details, fan art, and games.
• LinHES also comes as a full package that includes both a front-end and back-end. There’s also a front-end-only installation option.
• It is one of the best Linux HTPC Distro available, thanks to its ease of use and versatile installation options.
• LinHES is a beefed-up HTPC, similar to Mythbuntu. It is better suited to non-DVR users because it focuses on MythTV DVR features.
• LinHES comes with a gaudy blue user interface by default, which may turn off certain users. However, go deeper and you’ll discover a competent Linux media center.

Download LinHES from the official website.

Also Read: How to Use TV as Monitor for Windows 11 PC

Pro Tip: Non-Recommended Choices

While these are the top Linux Distro Kodi for HTPC use, there is a plethora of other Linux HTPC Distro to choose from. Mythbuntu and Kodibuntu, in particular, are excellent choices but are currently unsupported. As a result, progress has slowed down. These Linux media center Distro choices, however, continue to work. However, don’t hold your breath for future help. It’s difficult to suggest Kodibuntu or Mythbuntu for long-term use due to lapsed development.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What does the term Distro signify in Linux?

Ans. A Linux Distro, sometimes known as Linux distribution, is a PC operating system made up of components created by multiple open source groups and programmers. Thousands of software packages, utilities, and applications may be found in a single Linux Distro.

Q2. Is the Raspberry Pi a Linux operating system?

Ans. Raspberry Pi OS, formerly known as Raspbian, is the official Raspberry Pi Foundation Linux Distro for the Pi.

Q3. Is Mac OS only a Linux Distro?

Ans. You may have heard that Macintosh OSX is a little more useful than Linux with a nicer user interface. That isn’t entirely correct. However, OSX is based in part on FreeBSD, an open-source Unix clone. It was designed on top of UNIX, an operating system developed by AT&T Bell Labs more than 30 years ago.

Q4. How many Linux Distro are there?

Ans. There is more than 600 Linux Distro available, with roughly 500 in active development.

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