[ubuntu-uk] DLNA Server and media recommendations

[Alan Lord (News)]

Hi All,

I just got a new telly - A Samsung LC40C650 that, amongst other things, 
has a DLNA client :-)

I've installed Mediatomb from the repo on my home server (Ubuntu server 
8.10) and after a little hacking of the config file it now works. I can 
watch most home videos, pictures and play music/podcasts etc :-)

I'm not sure totally about Mediatomb though. It hasn't seemed to pick up 
the metadata in MP3 files for example and I am not particularly happy 
with the way it has organised my stuff.

So, Being a complete N00b in this arena I'm after some experienced 
people's advice.

Stuff like:

* What server app do you use and why?
* Best way to organise and catalogue stuff?
* Transcoding advice?

Good linkies to educational materials.

TIA

Al


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