Sup All,
As some of you may have seen my other posts regarding this HTPC / Server / Gaming rig I am trying to build...here comes the question regarding software. I know there are TONS of threads about the software, but I have some special needs that I haven't seen covered well or at all.
First off..here are the other threads:
1st Post (Hardware)
2nd Post (Storage software)
Here is what I am looking for in the software
I do have access to Windows 8.1 Media Center btw. And I do not mind paying if that is what it comes down too.
While I like XBMC and would probably be what I use at the end...the issue I have with it is the plug-in updates. Everytime I have logged in on it on a sample install..it has something that needs to be updated. Just do it dammit. Anyway for that to happen?
Appreciate your help.
As some of you may have seen my other posts regarding this HTPC / Server / Gaming rig I am trying to build...here comes the question regarding software. I know there are TONS of threads about the software, but I have some special needs that I haven't seen covered well or at all.
First off..here are the other threads:
1st Post (Hardware)
2nd Post (Storage software)
Here is what I am looking for in the software
- Be easy to install and configure
- Be easy to update - I don't want constant plug-in updates to bother me..plugin updates should just happen without me saying yes or even popping up on screen
- Be Spouse and Family friendly in usage terms
- On that note, a separate profile for each user would be awesome. That way..my mom can just get what she wants in the menu and wify can get what she wants
- Be able to scrape international (specifically Bollywood movies) info automatically. Maybe use imdb. This is the special needs part.
- Capable for auto starting..maybe have Windows 8.1 boot straight into it so that no windows screen is shown
- Have the ability to launch and connect to Steam - not very important, but cool feature to have
- Play ISO files or MKV files with full HD Audio (DTS/Dolby) - I have my HDMI connected via a A/V Receiver.
- SubTitle support..especially for Bollywood movies
- Don't need Live TV or even TV / DVR features at all right now.
- Remote friendly
- Be able to utilize madVR / Lava and such things
- Be able to play BluRay via disc or from Harddrive backup
- Looks beautiful and has different skins.
- Wishlist: Access to trailers for what's coming on DVD/BluRay soon or even theatres. Hollywood and Bollywood movies would be awesome.
- Netflix / Amazon Prime / Hulu access would be awesome
I do have access to Windows 8.1 Media Center btw. And I do not mind paying if that is what it comes down too.
While I like XBMC and would probably be what I use at the end...the issue I have with it is the plug-in updates. Everytime I have logged in on it on a sample install..it has something that needs to be updated. Just do it dammit. Anyway for that to happen?
Appreciate your help.
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