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===[[Windows File Sharing (samba/smb)]]=== | ===[[Windows File Sharing (samba/smb)]]=== | ||
Windows File Sharing is a more capable method of sharing media. Like XBMS, it is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders or entire drives. It also allows you to secure your shares using your Windows login and password, which makes it ideal for use on a public network. Because it utilizes a service that is already packaged with Windows, it does not require you to install any additional software on your PC. | Windows File Sharing is a more capable method of sharing media. Like XBMS, it is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders or entire drives. It also allows you to secure your shares using your Windows login and password, which makes it ideal for use on a public network. Because it utilizes a service that is already packaged with Windows, it does not require you to install any additional software on your PC. | ||
===[[iTunes (Daap)]]=== | ===[[iTunes (Daap)]]=== | ||
XBMC has the ability to stream audio files that you set up to share through ITunes. This method is extremely easy to set up and configure, although it is limited to audio files. It will not allow you to share videos, photos or other types of media. It also does not allow you to share entire folders or drives. | XBMC has the ability to stream audio files that you set up to share through ITunes. This method is extremely easy to set up and configure, although it is limited to audio files. It will not allow you to share videos, photos or other types of media. It also does not allow you to share entire folders or drives. | ||
===[[UPnP Sharing]]=== | |||
XBMC also allows supports Universal Plug and Play File Sharing. This is an easy, user-friendly way to stream your media over your network. | |||
==Linux Sharing Alternatives== | ==Linux Sharing Alternatives== | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 6 July 2006
One of the most convenient functions of XBMC is its ability to stream media from any networked PC. In this section, we look at some of the methods for doing so.
Windows Sharing Alternatives
There are three alternatives for streaming media from your Windows-based PC to XBMC.
The XBMS Protocol
XBMS is extremely easy to use and set up, and is recommmended for novices. It is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders or entire drives. It can be configured through an easy-to-use GUI program installed on your PC.
Windows File Sharing (samba/smb)
Windows File Sharing is a more capable method of sharing media. Like XBMS, it is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders or entire drives. It also allows you to secure your shares using your Windows login and password, which makes it ideal for use on a public network. Because it utilizes a service that is already packaged with Windows, it does not require you to install any additional software on your PC.
iTunes (Daap)
XBMC has the ability to stream audio files that you set up to share through ITunes. This method is extremely easy to set up and configure, although it is limited to audio files. It will not allow you to share videos, photos or other types of media. It also does not allow you to share entire folders or drives.
UPnP Sharing
XBMC also allows supports Universal Plug and Play File Sharing. This is an easy, user-friendly way to stream your media over your network.