Patchsticks

There are different patchstick versions for The AppleTV:

• atvusb-creator is a Google code project enabling SSH and allowing to install some programs
• Patchstick.ca is a commercial product featuring lots of software; it also includes a free base version that can be used without limitation
• aTV Flash is a commercial product featuring lots of software

atvusb-creator

atvusb-creator allows to install the following binaries:

• SSH tools
• bin utils

and the following menu items:

• SoftwareMenus
• XBMC/Boxee

patchstick.ca

Patchstick installs the following binaries:

• FTP, SFTP and SSH
• USB support
• Perian audio and video codecs
• Broadcom HD support

and the following menu items:

• LaunchMore!
• aTVitter
• ATVpn
• ATVMediaServer
• NitoTV
• Couch Surfer Lite
• Sapphire
• ATVFiles
• Overflow
• XBMC
• Boxee
• Rowmote
• RemoteHD

aTV Flash

aTV Flash installs the following binaries:

• FTP, SFTP and SSH
• USB support
• Perian audio and video codecs
• Robust keyboard support (Keyboard Magic)
• AirControl, for the Loop™ Pointer from Hillcrest Labs

and the following menu items:

• NitoTV
• Couch Surfer Pro
• Sapphire
• ATVFiles
• Overflow
• XBMC
• Boxee
• Last.fm
• Maintenance