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Plasma Bigscreen vs LibreELEC

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When comparing Plasma Bigscreen vs LibreELEC, the Slant community recommends LibreELEC for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” LibreELEC is ranked 9th while Plasma Bigscreen is ranked 13th.

Specs

Available OnRPi4

Based OnDebian>Ubuntu>KDE Neon

Default Desktop EnvironmentKDE Bigscreen

DeveloperKDE e.V.

Init-SystemSystemD

LicenseGNU GPL

Main Usageset top box

OS FamilyGNU+Linux

Official Supported ArchitecturesARMv8

Origin?

Package ManagerDebian Package Manager, Node

Available OnPC's

Based OnOpenELEC

Default Desktop EnvironmentKodi

DeveloperLibreELEC Team

Init-SystemBuildroot

Licensemainly GPL

Main UsageHTPC

OS FamilyGNU+Linux

Official Supported ArchitecturesARM, ix86, amd64

Origin?

Package ManagerKodi

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What is the best set-top box OS?

Pros

Pro
Runs on cheap hardware

You can make any TV a smart TV with only a Raspberry Pi.

Pro
A free (as in freedom) alternative

To all the proprietary set top box operating systems.

Pro
Free and easy to install and use

Pro
Ease of use!

Ease of installation and small memory foot print. Boots straight into kodi. Lighting fast operation. Huge support network. Regular updates! Follows development of kodi closely.