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Before installing TV-Browser you should [[install Java]].
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=Install Java=
  
To install
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TV-Browser requires the Java Runtime Environment, the JRE. Before attempting to install TV-Browser, you should first [[Install Java|install the Java runtime]]
  
* '''Windows''': Installer
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=Installing TV-Browser=
* '''Mac OS X''': Open the disk image and start the installer
 
* '''Other''': Extract the zip file or look for [[More Packages|alternative packages]].
 
  
If you want to install TV-Browser for multiple users you can change the [[Settings_-_Directories|TV listings folder]] to a shared directory. This helps to reduce the traffic generated by TV-Browser. Since our traffic is donated to us, everyone should try to use as little as possible.
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The installation of TV-Browser differs slightly depending on the operating system you use. Instructions are given below.
  
If you have problems with the installation, please read the [[FAQ]] (Frequently Asked Questions) or post your question in the [http://forum.tvbrowser.org TV-Browser Forum].
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===Windows===
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The Windows version of TV-Browser installs using a standard installer wizard. After downloading the installer, double click it and follow the instructions. (Optional: click to 'save' the file)
  
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===MacOS X===
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To install on MacOS X simply open the disk image and start the installer.
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===Debian,Ubuntu and Suse===
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For these operating systems there are pre-made packets to use with the various packet managers. These packets are [[More Packages|available here]].
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===Other Systems===
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For all other systems download and extract the zip file or try the [[More Packages|packages page]].
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=Post-Install Options=
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If you want to install TV-Browser for multiple users you can change the [[Settings:TechnicalSettings#Directories|TV listings folder]] to a shared directory. This helps to reduce the traffic generated by TV-Browser. Since our traffic is donated to us, everyone should try to use as little as possible.
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If you have problems with the installation, please read the [[FAQ]] (Frequently Asked Questions) or post your question in the [http://hilfe.tvbrowser.org/index.php?c=7 TV-Browser Forum].
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=General Information=
 
A TV-Browser installation consists of the following files and directories:
 
A TV-Browser installation consists of the following files and directories:
  
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 12 November 2009

Install Java

TV-Browser requires the Java Runtime Environment, the JRE. Before attempting to install TV-Browser, you should first install the Java runtime

Installing TV-Browser

The installation of TV-Browser differs slightly depending on the operating system you use. Instructions are given below.

Windows

The Windows version of TV-Browser installs using a standard installer wizard. After downloading the installer, double click it and follow the instructions. (Optional: click to 'save' the file)

MacOS X

To install on MacOS X simply open the disk image and start the installer.

Debian,Ubuntu and Suse

For these operating systems there are pre-made packets to use with the various packet managers. These packets are available here.

Other Systems

For all other systems download and extract the zip file or try the packages page.

Post-Install Options

If you want to install TV-Browser for multiple users you can change the TV listings folder to a shared directory. This helps to reduce the traffic generated by TV-Browser. Since our traffic is donated to us, everyone should try to use as little as possible.

If you have problems with the installation, please read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) or post your question in the TV-Browser Forum.

General Information

A TV-Browser installation consists of the following files and directories:

Installation directory

imgs/ The images
plugins/ This directory contains the plugins. If you download plugins from the internet, move them into this folder. TV-Browser will automatically detect them.
themepacks/ This directory contains the skins for TV-Browser. You can also put them into any other directory.
tvdataservice/ This directory contains the TV-DataServices. The default installation contains exactly one TV-DataService, called TvBrowserDataService, which loads the TV listings of TV-Browser.


Home directory

The Home directory contains the respective users' settings.