And not being able to open it is what i have found..or so i think when i try to open it it tells me ''cAppliation::create()failed-check log files and that it is writeable'' does this look right?
so i have the server connected directly to my tv , how do i now get it open so i can set it up ?
I also have a spare android phone and a spare harmony remote which one is best to use as a remote?
Error sounds like the one I was getting over RDP (not at home so can't confirm for you) but both me and addictweb had the same issues so it looks like it just doesn't work.
You will have to plug a mouse into the server and open it that was (or add XBMC as a startup options and reboot the machine?). I did the majority of the work before via Logmein.com so that's another option on how to connect instead of using RDP (I'm getting VNC will allow you to open it remotely).
But still configuring XBMC and getting it how you like, adding media and all that jazz would be so much quicker and easier to do if you just plug a keyboard / mouse into the machine and go sit in front of the TV until its how you want it and then unplug them.
As for remotes I've never used the Harmony remotes, there is ways on getting them working with XBMC but I believe it uses 3rd party programs... check out the forums on xbmc.org for more information on that. If your JUST wanting to control XBMC and no other media then I would say use the Android phone and the app it really is great (and free).