GeeXboX
geexbox.org
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- GeeXboX is a standalone media player and Linux operating system intended for use as a home theater PC or media center.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Supported platforms
- linux,windows,macosRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- Free plan
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- License
- The maker’s license page states GeeXboX is licensed under the GNU General Public License and describes source distribution obligations for distributors.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Founded
- 2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · geexbox.org
- Audio and streams
- The listed audio formats include MP3, Ogg/Vorbis, WAV, AC3, DTS, MusePack, and FLAC; it also supports SHOUTcast WebRadio and WebTV streams.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Boot and storage
- The project’s 2011 release post describes a bootable ISO and Live USB operation with persistent storage for settings and media data across reboots.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Controls
- Its on-screen menu can be controlled with a keyboard, remote controller, or joystick.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Disc support
- The 2011 release post lists CDDA, DVD, and unencrypted Blu-ray support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Download availability
- The downloads page lists GeeXboX releases, a Debian repository for the ISO generator, and access to old releases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Format support
- MPEG-1/2,MPEG-4,DivX,XviD,H.264,RealMedia,Windows Media,OggMedia,Matroska,MP3,Ogg/Vorbis,WAV,AC3,DTS,MusePack,FLACRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- Hardware acceleration
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- Hardware requirements
- The about page says a Pentium-class or PowerPC Macintosh computer can boot GeeXboX, and gives a Pentium II 400 MHz system with 64 MB RAM as an example capable configuration.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- License model
- freeRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- Media interface
- The 2011 release post lists XBMC Media Center 10.1 as the frontend, with movies and TV shows, subtitles, music, pictures, slideshows, and a media database.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Metadata
- The 2011 release post lists Internet MovieDB and TVDB metadata and cover grabbers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Network media
- GeeXboX can play files from LAN shares using NFS, Samba, or UPnP.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Network playback
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- Network services
- The 2011 release post lists NFS shares, Samba auto-discovery, UPnP/DLNA media discovery, ZeroConf announcements, and HTTP and FTP servers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Notable limits
- The 2011 release post says DVB digital TV card support was removed in that release and V4L analog TV card support was deprecated.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Open source
- GeeXboX is free software that users can modify and build into their own release.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
- Subtitle support
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · geexbox.github.io
- Video playback
- The listed supported formats include MPEG 1/2, DivX, XviD, H.264, RealMedia, Windows Media, OggMedia, and Matroska.Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
Plans and prices
GeeXboX Free Free, open-source Linux media player distribution Read 9 Oct 2026 · geexbox.org
Where Specifiction places it
- Media Player Software#16 of 768.4
