My 4 favorite Linux distros for streaming - and why choosing the right one makes a huge difference
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My 4 favorite Linux distros for streaming - and why choosing the right one makes a huge difference
"Before I get into , it's important to understand that this distribution was built with the sole purpose of running the Kodi media center. This minimalist distribution offers "just enough OS" to run Kodi. But why would I suggest a Linux distribution built around a multimedia streaming platform? Well, first and foremost, Kodo makes it easy to stream Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Tubi, Twitch, Plex, Popcornflix, and more. After you install Addons, you can access these services."
"Among Spotify, Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services, I consume a lot of content. Although you might think any operating system with a web browser (or the ability to install an app or two) is perfectly suited for streaming, you'd be surprised that there are certain elements you should take into consideration, which are: Codec support Hardware acceleration A user-friendly UI Apps that support streaming A proper kernel"
Streaming on Linux benefits from distributions chosen for codec support, hardware acceleration, user-friendly interfaces, streaming-capable apps, and a suitable kernel. LibreELEC provides a minimalist OS tailored to Kodi, offering quick boot times, addon-based access to services like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Tubi, Twitch, Plex, and Popcornflix, plus LAN streaming of local media collections. Kodi enables centralized access to both online services and personal media. Many Linux distributions can stream content, but selecting an OS optimized for multimedia reduces setup and tuning while improving playback reliability, performance, and device compatibility.
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