Tweetvar fbShare = {url: 'http://thehtpcblog.com/2009/11/07/xbmc-9-11-camelot-alpha1-ready-for-testing/',size: 'large',} XBMC — XBMC releases the first official alpha (9.11) version of their new media center software release. Along with the features below, expect your usual alpha version bugs. DirectX has replaced OpenGL for Windows Numerous skinning engine updates which allow for use of some fancy new skins Many improvements [...]
XBMC — XBMC releases the first official alpha (9.11) version of their new media center software release. Along with the features below, expect your usual alpha version bugs.
- DirectX has replaced OpenGL for Windows
- Numerous skinning engine updates which allow for use of some fancy new skins
- Many improvements to the video player which allow for much smoother playback
- Switch to Core Audio on OSX
- Many VDPAU improvements under linux
- Many platform-specific customizations
- Much Much more. We will be showcasing the new features here on xbmc.org as the final release approaches.
Go try it out!: http://xbmc.org/download/
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