Before I buy another Roku, are there any options for a streaming box/stick that run FOSS? A foss derivitive of android TV would be nice if that exists, ideally preloaded on an inexpensive and compact piece of hardware.

  • Moobythegoldensock@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Firestick can run FOSS apps. You first turn off unknown sources blocking, and then use Downloader to sideload FOSS apps like Kodi.

    Another option is you can buy a thin client with an HDMI port for like $100, velcro it to the back of your TV, and install a light linux distro on it. Or you could try doing it with a raspberry pi, or similar low powered device.

  • rufus@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 year ago

    LibreELEC or something running Kodi is FOSS. (and works quite well) You can look at their website for hardware recommendations.

  • Tschuuuls@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    The old version of the ONN 4k streaming box has lineage support :D
    Apart from binary blobs this should be as foss as it gets.