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Mac howto install plugins in xbmc for mac before the. Powerpc ppc support has been dropped, so xbmc for mac will only run on intel processors. Powerful media center tool for mac or apple tv was xbmc. Xbmc can play most formats of audiovideo, and if there is an internet. Kodi, formerly xbmc, is a free and open source media player and entertainment center for linux, mac os x, windows, xbox, and ios. Tvmc simplifies xbmc for android users, brings media to. Xbmc, which is now transferring to a new name of kodi, to leave its old life being xbox media center, has morphed into a topnotch option for htpc and. Kodi gives you access to tons of tv shows, movies, and. Ive recently got my new mini setup and ive been playing around with getting my htpc configured and im trying to figure out which direction to go here.
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