Help to install Plex on ATV Gen 1

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I’ve used ATVUSB-Creator to jailbreak my ATV 1 v3.0.1. I can succesfully access it over ssh, and all the new right new menus appear on the ATV itself.



However, the typical instructions for installing PLEX (from this site) says:


echo "deb http://www.ambertation.de ./downloads/PLEX/" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plex.list

and later

apt-get install com.plex.client-plugin


But I don't have **apt** or **apt-get** tools available on the ATV. I used the standard settings on ATBUSB-Creator, which included "binutils", which I would have thought included them. Should apt be loaded through ATVUSB-Creator, or have I missed another step somewhere?

I can't find instructions for how to use Greenpois0n with ATV Gen 1, so that's why I've not tried that route.

Any pointers would be appreciated.
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Those directions are for the Second Generation ATV (black) aka ATV2. I’m not aware of a Plex plugin for the original Apple TV

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OK, thanks, 5stringdeath. The Plex Client wiki pages aren't clear on this point, but now I have an account here in the forums, I'll suggest edits.
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I have plex on ATV1 using CrystalBuntu and PleXBMC. It is a great combo, but it takes a little work to get going. Take a look at the CrystalBuntu site and the PleXBMC thread on here for more details.



http://stmlabs.com/forum/forum/crystalbuntu-linux-distribution



http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/27270-plexbmc-client-for-xbmc/


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Thanks -- I will try that myself and have updated the wiki to give the links.
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I also have plex via plexbmc and openelec/KODI (formally XBMC) which is basically a small build of linux to specifically run XBMC. It is a well maintained series of releases that specifically addresses the appletv1.  It works well but you have limited skins available. It's a real nice box but really getting a bit long in the tooth compared to newer offerings. 

There is a generic build here, somewhere on this plex forum that incorporates openelec/plex directly. There are several builds but I haven't tried it as the author has removed support for the  Broadcom  BCM970015 CrystalHD card i have installed to help the Apple TV play 1080p videos.

Hope this helps you get things going.

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