Download GeeXboX 0.96 Xmas Edition

GeeXboX is a standalone media player that runs on a modified Linux version. After booting from the CD, the program is capable of playing mpeg, DivX, XviD, RealMedia, ogg, mp3 and wmv media file, among others. GeeXboX can be operated via the OSD or a remote controller. According to the site, a computer with at least a Pentium II 400MHz and 64MB RAM is more than enough to play the different media.

The latest version of GeeXboX is a special Christmas edition that has been given jersey number 0.96. This release includes support for 3dfx graphics cards. In addition, it is possible to use the media player in combination with the Windows 2k/XP boot manager. Below you will find part of the release notes†

It’s Christmas time! So comes the new release, ready to be put under Xmas tree 🙂 Most of the changes are essentially bug fixes and hardware support just to please more and more users. Here’s part of the Changelog :

• New remotes support (this feature was broken in previous release when used with autoplay function).
• Switch MPlayer to 1.0pre3 release and ALSA to 1.0rc2.
• Support for DirectFB video mode.
• Support for 3Dfx cards.
• Support for USB devices hot plug.
• Support for nForce Ethernet controller.
• Support for NFS shares.
• Support for Windows 2k/XP multi-boot manager.
• Support for AniMAX remote.
• Ready to boot network, using PXE method.
• Russian font fix.
• Added bulgarian, romanian, polish and german languages.

The GeeXboX team also provides you a live IRC chatroom, to share your experience with worldwide users about all yours suggestions or problems. Please connect to IRC server chat.zone-irc.org on #geexbox room.