Subj : Re: MP3 Box
To   : All
From : Stephen Atkins
Date : Thu Sep 29 2005 08:30 am

Kevin Nunn wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am thinking of building a MP3 box for my audio system and trying to
> figure out what I might need and how I should set it up.
> 
> Currently my thoughts are a ~400mhz machine, 512meg, 6gig drive,
> running linux with a SB card or some similar linux compatible card.
> Hooked up to my network via wireless or cat5, then using ssh to remote
> control the text based mp3 player. 
> 
> Has anyone done anything similar or have any ideas?
> 

I've done this exact thing except I also use the box for 
recording/watching tv.  For that purpose I use MythTV (mythtv.org) on a 
gentoo linux.  If your new to linux gentoo may not be your best choice. 
  Any way it can stream video/audio over a network to any computer/xbox 
in your house.  Mind you, you'll need a bit more than a 400mhz machine. 
  I'm currently running mine on a 1.8ghz amd with 500 gigs of storage. 
In my case any movies I buy (and yes I buy them) I rip to the HD so I 
can watch my movies anywhere in the house as long as I have a 
computer/xbox hooked up to the tv.

Stephen
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