Front Row won't install

I have a new mac mini intel. I'm new to the mac world. Front row is not installed, so I found a package for it using spotlight - there is also an update package. When I run through the installer, it fails -giving me a useless message "There were errors installing the software - Please try again". I have no idea where to look for more details or how to get help from Apple. Any advice is appreciated.

Press Command (⌘) Escape
Or press the menu button on the remote.
This will start FrontRow.
If not reinstall OS X from the install disk which came with your Intel Mac mini.
iFelix

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