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One of the most convenient functions of XBMC is its ability to stream media from any networked PC (personal-computer). In this section, we look at some of the methods for configuring remote computers or storage devices to provide file access to XBMC.
One of the most convenient functions of XBMC is its ability to stream media from any networked PC (personal-computer). In this section, we look at some of the methods for configuring remote computers or storage devices to provide file access to XBMC.
To learn how to access these remote shares in XBMC, please look at XBMC [[Media Sources]].
To learn how to access these remote shares in XBMC, please look at XBMC [[Media Sources]].
== Macintosh (Apple Mac OS X) Sharing Alternatives ==
* [[Macintosh File Sharing using SMB (Windows File Sharing)|Windows Sharing (SMB) on Mac OS X]] - This is incorporated in Mac OS X (OS 10.2 - 10.6), and is probably the most flexible of all of the options for sharing media between your computer and XBMC. OS X 10.7 (Lion) Broke SMB connectivity with XBMC but can be repaired with [[SMBUp]]. It is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders (or entire drives - usually configured through the 3rd-party software SharePoints). It also allows for authentication by your Mac OS X username and password, making it good for use on public networks.
* [[Macintosh Network Filesystem (NFS)|Network Filesystem (NFS) sharing on Mac OS X]] - This is incorporated in Mac OS X (OS 10.5 and later). It is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders. It uses the UID of the user running XBMC for authentication. So no username and password is needed. For XBMC specific [[NFS]] server stetup read the [[NFS]] article. For a basic how to on setting up a NFS Server see this articles:
** [http://www.macuser.de/forum/f113/10-5-1-a-327813/ for 10.5 (leopard)]
** [http://seanmcgrath.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/setup-nfs-on-mac-os-x-10-6/ for 10.6 (snow leopard)]
** [http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/networking_security/nfsmanager.html NFS Manager Configuration tool]
* [[UPnP Sharing]] - XBMC also supports UPnP shares (short for "Universal Plug and Play"). This is an extremely easy, user-friendly way to stream your media over your network. Like SMB/SAMBA/CIFS it is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders or entire drives. Note that you must be using an XBMC build from 10th of July 2006 or newer in order to use this functionality.
* [[iTunes (DAAP)]] - XBMC has the ability to stream audio files that you set up to share through Apple iTunes, and its database. This method is extremely easy to set up and configure, (although it is limited to audio files so it will not allow you to share videos, photos or other types of media, nor does not allow you to share entire folders or drives). Currently, XBMC is unable to browse libraries shared through iTunes 7.
* [[Media Source FTP]]
* [[SFTP#Adding_SFTP as a media source|Media Source SFTP]]
* SSHFS for Mac using commercial software like ExpanDrive
== Linux/UNIX/BSD/POSIX Sharing Alternatives ==
== Linux/UNIX/BSD/POSIX Sharing Alternatives ==
* [[Linux File Sharing (using samba)]] - Also, see [http://www.samba.org www.samba.org] and read/follow the online-manual for your specific Linux-distribution.
* [[Linux File Sharing (using samba)]] - Also, see [http://www.samba.org www.samba.org] and read/follow the online-manual for your specific Linux-distribution.

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See also: Adding videos to the library and Media sources

One of the most convenient functions of XBMC is its ability to stream media from any networked PC (personal-computer). In this section, we look at some of the methods for configuring remote computers or storage devices to provide file access to XBMC. To learn how to access these remote shares in XBMC, please look at XBMC Media Sources.

Linux/UNIX/BSD/POSIX Sharing Alternatives

  • Linux File Sharing (using samba) - Also, see www.samba.org and read/follow the online-manual for your specific Linux-distribution.
  • Network Filesystem (NFS) sharing on Linux - This is incorporated in the linux kernel (current 2.6.x kernels and later). It is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders. It uses the UID of the user running XBMC for authentication. So no username and password is needed. For XBMC specific NFS server stetup read the NFS article. For a basic how to on setting up a NFS Server see this article:
  • UPnP Sharing - XBMC also supports UPnP shares (short for "Universal Plug and Play"). This is an extremely easy, user-friendly way to stream your media over your network. Like SMB/SAMBA/CIFS it is capable of streaming all types of media and gives the option of sharing individual folders or entire drives. Note that you must be using an XBMC build from 10th of July 2006 or newer in order to use this functionality.
  • Media Source FTP
  • Media Source SFTP
  • SSH Filesystem - SSHFS can be used to mount content available over SSH to act as a part of the local filesystem.

Advanced configuration of shares/sources (editing sources.xml)

For advanced configuration instructions about shares/bookmarks, (by editing sources.xml), see the Adding Media Sources and Types of Media Sources articles.

See also

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