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XboxMediaCenter CVS build of June 6th 2006 compiled by T3CH with the first public beta of the MC360 skin, an X360 reproduction skin.
This is a complete snapshot of what is in CVS at the time the build was compiled, with just a few small additions.


Special Note From T3CH:

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* The date 060606 brings us MC360 BETA version.

* !THIS IS NOT XBMC 2.0.0, XBMC is still pre 2.0.0!

* The change of location for GUI settings is a big change.
You will have to redo all your GUI settings (unless you have them specified in AdvancedSettings.xml)
Also changed is that all tags in AdvancedSettings.xml needs to be lowercase.

* If you wondered what happened to XBoxMediaCenter.xml, More info here and here.

Special Note From Team Blackbolt:

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Team Blackbolt would like to thank the many users who followed our project with great respect, Its not often a project like this gets this much attention, but you have made us welcome. We are very proud to present this 0.966 beta to you through T3CH. Thanks Again.
- Team Blackbolt
 http://blackbolt.x-scene.com

Some images of Team Blackbolt's MC360 Skin:






NOTEWORTHY, XML and SCRIPT CHANGES IN THIS BUILD

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* changed: redid master lock. thanks to smokehead for skin work! (won't work with MC360)
* changed: Settings cleanup (simplified programs + video auto-switching, removed some that are no longer necessary)
* changed: TDATA\0face008\settings.xml moved to UserData\guisettings.xml
   
* Keymap.xml: no changes
* XBoxMediaCenter.xml: All lockcodes (shares) must now be MD5 hashed!

Here is the FULL changelog since the May 28st 2006 build (last one posted on xbins/xbox-scene):

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 - 06-06-2006 fixed: Startup lock was unfunctional.
 - 06-06-2006 fixed: ListItem.* didn't work in FileBrowser dialog.
 - 06-06-2006 updated: Turkish language file (Thnx to necipfazil)
 - 05-06-2006 added: [ 1501051 ] setEnabled() method, angle to button in python, thanks to Nuka1195
 - 05-06-2006 changed: redid master lock. thanks to smokehead for skin work!
 - 05-06-2006 fixed: [ 1500816 ] Playlist Thumbs
 - 05-06-2006 fixed: Incorrect fgets failed errorlog on eof.
 - 05-06-2006 changed: Settings cleanup (simplified programs + video auto-switching, removed some that are no longer necessary)
 - 05-06-2006 changed: Use Track number changed to Track Format in Rip CD settings.
 - 05-06-2006 changed: TDATA\0face008\settings.xml moved to UserData\guisettings.xml.
 - 05-06-2006 fixed: RealMedia video playback. Reverted dll.cpp in Dllloader to revision 1.42.
 - 04-06-2006 changed: single item playlists are treated as playlists (not files) when playlistasfolder is false.
 - 04-06-2006 fixed: dvd's with odd initial active subtitle would not respond to disable/enable subtitle before having switched to a different language. (dvdshrink issue)
 - 04-06-2006 fixed: Shoutcast wouldn't play from shoutcast directory (ReadString problem).
 - 04-06-2006 changed: Moved ReadString() to IFile so it can be overridden in derived classes again, restored CFileCurl::ReadString().
 - 04-06-2006 fixed: Excessive harddisk usage due to constant texture allocation/deallocation in UI calibration screen.
 - 03-06-2006 changed: Cleaned up audioscrobbler loglevels.
 - 03-06-2006 fixed: Shoutcast directory and internetstreams in playlists was broken.
 - 03-06-2006 fixed: [ 1489324 ] itunes music share doesn't properly display.
 - 03-06-2006 changed: Cleaned up the playlist player state code.
 - 03-06-2006 changed: Allowed PlayerControl(RepeatAll), PlayerControl(RepeatOne) and PlayerControl(RepeatNone) to be used instead of just the toggle version.
 - 03-06-2006 changed: Playlists now act like folders in all views.  Revert to the old behaviour using <playlistasfolders> in advancedsettings.xml
 - 03-06-2006 fixed: No alternate label was available for the togglebutton.  Use <altlabel>.
 - 03-06-2006 changed: Moved ReadString() to CFile (removes duplicate code).
 - 03-06-2006 fixed: Window.IsActive could reset to true at the end of a long control-based windowclose animation.
 - 02-06-2006 changed: Updated Python ControlLabel to accept angle parameter, thanks to Nuka1195.
 - 02-06-2006 fixed: [ 1472413 ] Xlink: Hosting twice should not be possible
 - 02-06-2006 fixed: my programs used my videos shares for startup parameter determination.
 - 02-06-2006 fixed: Lock Settings in context menu was broken
 - 02-06-2006 fixed: Settings and Filemanager lock was broken
 - 02-06-2006 added: hidden gui setting videfiles.hidedirectorynames due to wide public demand =). set to true using advancedsettings.xml
 - 01-06-2006 changed: order of icon and time in xbmc.notification. syntax is now xbmc.notification(header,message,time,icon).
 - 01-06-2006 fixed: cdda ripper didn't apply fatx filtering to file names properly.
 - 01-06-2006 updated: French language file
 - 01-06-2006 changed: xbmc.notification now takes an optional time to display (in ms) as a parameter.
 - 01-06-2006 changed: All gui settings to lower case only.
 - 01-06-2006 changed: xbmc.notification now takes an optional icon as param.
 - 31-05-2006 fixed: folder.jpg should now work in My Pictures.
 - 31-05-2006 fixed: Add Network location didn't update the mediasources list.
 - 31-05-2006 changed: Cleaned up a few unnecessary settings.
 - 31-05-2006 fixed: [ 1496367 ] playselected pos in playlist.
 - 31-05-2006 changed: New my programs system is now the default.  Removed old code.
 - 31-05-2006 changed: Cleaned up the animation code a little.
 - 30-05-2006 fixed: Url sharename was not cloned (causing smb errors)
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: Startup windows based on the old system weren't working when the startup window was set to Home.
 - 29-05-2006 added: [ 1479495 ] httpapi: optional boolean para to GetThumbFilename, if true returns temp store filename otherwise returns permanent filename (default: false)
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: httpapi: GetCurrentlyPlaying now includes File Size field
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: no switch to thumb control after album lookup
 - 29-05-2006 changed: context menu entry "Rip CD" is only shown inside the cdda directory listing
 - 29-05-2006 updated: Norwegian language file (Thnx to vnm)
 - 29-05-2006 updated: Swedish language file (Thnx to blittan)
 - 29-05-2006 updated: Portuguese (Brazil) language file (Thnx to mvbm)
 - 29-05-2006 updated: Polish language file (Thnx to napek)
 - 29-05-2005 updated: Hungarian language file (Thnx to bali001)
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: highlighted playing item in filelists could be wrong
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: Crash when 2 different file browsers are on screen.
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: [ 1496037 ] USA/English Weather Units are incorrect
 - 29-05-2006 changed: Updated xbmc.getInfoLabel and xbmc.getInfoImage to take in string arguments, thanks to Nuka1195.
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: Radiobutton couldn't be used with Skin.SetBool() as it didn't have a reliable way to set the on/off state.  Now has a <selected> tag for this purpose.
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: Various mouse control issues.
 - 29-05-2006 removed: automatic generation of samba bookmarks from settings ( has been replaced with the bookmark the wizard )
 - 29-05-2006 fixed: spaces in samba usernames/passwords where not working.

Install notes from T3CH readme/nfo:

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* DASHBOARD INSTALL (softmods)
See http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=406656

* DASHBOARD INSTALL
- Option 1. Team XBMC's shortcut tool.  It's included in the _tools folder as <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>> + <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.cfg>>.
Instructions here
Rename the <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>>+.cfg & also EDIT the .cfg so it matches your config.
Upload to Xbox.
- Option 2. Thanks to an app called 'Team UIX's Xbe Shortcut Maker v1.0' by JbOnE, it's now easy...
Transfer contents of XBMC folder (this is VERY important since the tool is hardcoded) TO "E:\APPS\XBMC\". Rename <<SHORTCUT by TEAM UIX.xbe>> to something your bios can boot  (see here or read your BIOS README) and transfer to location your mod solution boots. No need to fiddle with HOME tag anymore, and future upgrades you need not to worry about this file (unless you move XBMC).

* APPLICATION INSTALL
Edit XBMC\xboxmediacenter.xml to your liking.
Transfer _whole_ XBMC folder to your APPS folder.

* UPGRADE TIPS
If you're updating from a VERY old/bad build you may get issues. Follow these simple rules:
- Replace (FTP OVERWRITE) all files in your XBMC folder with fresh ones from your new build
- Delete old savegame/settings (from E:/TDATA/0face008)
- In some rare cases some of the database files in XBMC/Albums/*.db may need manual deletion (usually if they are very old). Note: This loses all per file settings you made with the old build!

The XBMC manual is available on The XboxMediaCenter manual has also been updated with information about the trainer feature, check it out on manual.xboxmediacenter.de.
You can add more scripts and skins yourself if desired. You can download them from http://allxboxskins.com, http://www.xbox-skins.net and http://www.xbmcscripts.com.
Keep in mind this is a CVS snapshot of the current development tree. It's not a official (stable) point release. Use only if you know what you are doing.

[sxxxe83]

Nice, thanks man =)

[stezo2k]

woot  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thanx for the news

[mrogers]

Whomever gets this, please seed it ASAP you know where.

[ruciz]

T3ch should have released the MC360 build a few days ago, then the skin as an update..

So many people now at the usual places that they are soon going to crash the servers

[Andy Hewitt]

Well that was an anti climax ..........

90 Minutes past release time and the site has only just come online, Now the bandwidth is being sucked and its still not avaliable to view.

Whats the point ..... even the "Usual places" has changed to invite only, due to the extra load.

This post has been edited by Andy Hewitt: Jun 6 2006, 07:38 PM

[dignick]

Keep trying the usual places, I got in eventually and I'm now downloading (albeit at a pitiful speed of about 4kb/s)  Can't see a torrent yet...

[mrogers]

You know what I don't understand is why don't the build's developers start a torrent...whereas regular sites and FTP servers fall to their knees when demand gets high, BitTorrent performs best when demand is high. Just start a torrent and then we can all seed for awhile...distribution problem solved!

[SomeoneX]

Yeah, the servers are going into complete meltdown. Everyone's fighting to get it; I've had to reconnect about 5 times just to get 10MB's worth. We need more mirrors :/

[cooljerk_dv]

On xbins I'm downloading at an astonishing 0.0 - 3.5 kps (compared to the usual 800kps+)  its getting pretty hammered right now, but still, worth the wait I hope.

[c-2]

just got a torrent of this build in 10 mins .. now i have to wait 2 hours before i can go home and try it! :] ..

[ILLusions0fGrander]

agreed there should be a torrent for this release, but i can wait until traffic dies to download it.

[Hoowahman]

aw this doesnt support widescreen? No good for me right now. Can't wait for that version to come out someday.

[modchipper]

It's up on newsgroups folks. I have to admit, this skin is off the chain. I feel like im on the 360 for real. Very nice job guys !!! Thanks

[cooljerk_dv]

Well . . after playing with the new skin for a while, I have to say that it is a good emulation of the 360 skin, but . . . I perfer PMIII still , it just seams to do a better job, and I perfer the professional look.  But nice job anyway for those who want this skin.  I hope that continued developement in PMIII occurs aswell, as I love this skin.