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Add to SafariWhen comparing Mythbuntu vs Windows 8.1, the Slant community recommends Mythbuntu for most people. In the question“What are the best operating systems for a Home Theatre PC?” Mythbuntu is ranked 13th while Windows 8.1 is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Mythbuntu is:
Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu flavor of MythTV. Both MythTV and Ubuntu are completely free and open source, so by extension Mythbuntu is open source as well.
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Pros
Pro Free and open source
Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu flavor of MythTV. Both MythTV and Ubuntu are completely free and open source, so by extension Mythbuntu is open source as well.
Pro Customizable
MythTV (and by extension Mythbuntu) has plenty of modules that allow users to display photos, listen to music and watch movies. All of this is done from the main menu.
Pro Hardware Compatibility
Windows has excellent x86-based compatibility, and has recently announced ARM compatibility as well.
Pro Familiar Windows Interface
As opposed to unfamiliar and purpose-built Linux distros, Windows still reigns supreme for sheer usability and ease of use.
Pro Customizable UI
There are many that can be used to customize the MetroTile screen and add custom tiles. Then, by adding custom tiles you can configure them to open any application or web page that you need. For example: Netflix, HBOGo or Steam.
Cons
Con Dated UI
The UI is dated and not very pleasing to the eye.
Con Expensive
You will need to purchase a Windows license.
Con Resource Intensive
In contrast to many dedicated solutions which can run on nearly anything, running a full Windows install requires decent hardware. This is not a lightweight solution.
