[Apple TV Hacks] Two alternative open source media centers have been released for the Apple TV. By way of Apple TV Hacks, XMBC Media Center and Boxee are now available to install on your Apple TV. XBMC supports a very complete spectrum of of audio and video multimedia file formats and codecs right out-of-the-box. Boxee will play any non-DRM content, and let users share information with each other and their existing social networks about what they’re watching or listening to.

So if your still jonzing for that Apple TV update that never was, head on over to Apple TV Hacks and learn more about these alternative media centers for your Apple TV.