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BrianG · **Home Streaming Media Server -** 12.30.2011, 02:57 PM

I want to build a home media streaming server, but can't seem to find a free solution that'll give me what I'm looking for:

- Runs on Linux (preferably Ubuntu)

- Able to stream video and audio files.

- Accessible via computer/laptop (Win and Mac), smartphone, Wii, Xbox, etc. The Wii and Xbox is not required, but would be a plus.

- Able to transcode so the media can be played on any of the devices above.

- Able to mount and play DVD files in ISO format automatically.

- Able to automatically create/update media list as files are added to the library.

- Web browser interface to browse and play the media from the server to avoid having to install specific software on the devices.

Basically, I'm looking for an interface something like Netflix where you can browse for movies and play them directly in the web browser. This won't be available to anywhere outside my local LAN, so I don't have to worry about bandwidth issues. I just want to be able to have my media available anywhere in the house on any device.

VLC seems like the closest thing so far. But, I don't think it mounts DVD ISO files, and everytime I add media, I'd have to update the "playlist" on the server. It's browser interface doesn't look like it will do what I want either. I may have to play with this to be sure.

Opera Units also looks like a decent contender, but seems to require the Opera browser. I don't want to be tied to any specific software on the client - the server should be doing all the work.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	Home Streaming Media Server - 12.30.2011, 02:57 PM I want to build a home media streaming server, but can't seem to find a free solution that'll give me what I'm looking for: - Runs on Linux (preferably Ubuntu) - Able to stream video and audio files. - Accessible via computer/laptop (Win and Mac), smartphone, Wii, Xbox, etc. The Wii and Xbox is not required, but would be a plus. - Able to transcode so the media can be played on any of the devices above. - Able to mount and play DVD files in ISO format automatically. - Able to automatically create/update media list as files are added to the library. - Web browser interface to browse and play the media from the server to avoid having to install specific software on the devices. Basically, I'm looking for an interface something like Netflix where you can browse for movies and play them directly in the web browser. This won't be available to anywhere outside my local LAN, so I don't have to worry about bandwidth issues. I just want to be able to have my media available anywhere in the house on any device. VLC seems like the closest thing so far. But, I don't think it mounts DVD ISO files, and everytime I add media, I'd have to update the "playlist" on the server. It's browser interface doesn't look like it will do what I want either. I may have to play with this to be sure. Opera Units also looks like a decent contender, but seems to require the Opera browser. I don't want to be tied to any specific software on the client - the server should be doing all the work.