What operating system does htpc use?
There are all kinds of systems, depending on your hardware configuration, that is, an ordinary PC with rich interfaces and not so high hardware configuration is connected to the TV. XP compact version is very suitable, but XP doesn't support it. Vista can be ignored after win7 win8 comes out. Win7 has a condensed version called Windows Thin PC. The thin and light version of Win7 has full functions, reduces unnecessary functions, takes up less hard disks, takes up about the same memory cpu as win7, and win8 is also good, but takes up as many hard disks as win7. These are all windows, which have the advantages of rich expansion and excellent software support. linux system takes up less resources and is more stable and smooth. Moreover, the desktop 3D effects and special effects of linux, such as ubuntu opensuSE, are not worse than those of win7. The disadvantage is software support. It depends on the landlord's choice.