iTunes Libary avalible to all computers on network

[BEn_2600+]

Im thinking of getting a PC as a file storage server, is it possible to have an iTunes libary on this computer that is avalible to the other computers on the same network? If so is there any guides/more info on how to do this?

Many Thanks, Ben

 

[WotDa]

The only guide you need;

 

[BEn_2600+]

The only guide you need;

Have some cookies! Cheers, Also is iTunes avalible for Linux?

 

[WotDa]

Also is iTunes avalible for Linux?

Use Wine to get it to work under Linux. I'll leave you to figure out the other question.

 

[BEn_2600+]

Use Wine to get it to work under Linux. I'll leave you to figure out the other question.

Thats not funny, posting in a Mac forum i assumed it was on Mac OSX , oh i feel so noobie

 

[WotDa]

This is the same menu under OS X.

 

[BEn_2600+]

Looks prettier Why is it Xp always looked crap, is it microsoft was too lazy to make the pretty graphics or that the code behind it wasnt good enough?

 

[WotDa]

Of course it does.

 

[theheyes]

XP needs to be able to run on the worst_hardware_ever and so eye-candy takes a back seat. Thats why Vista comes with all this "basic Aero" malarky. OSX can take advantage of a minimum standard of computer hardware and graphical capability.

 

[iSam]

XP needs to be able to run on the worst_hardware_ever and so eye-candy takes a back seat. Thats why Vista comes with all this "basic Aero" malarky. OSX can take advantage of a minimum standard of computer hardware and graphical capability.

Too true, sharing the music on the network is a great idea, works well at uni. Ive got the pic of over 100,000 songs!

 

[Deleted member 651465]

How fast is this? Might be persuaded to share my library

FYI: All files Lossess.

 

[WotDa]

How fast is this? Might be persuaded to share my library

FYI: All files Lossess.

Instant in my experiences.

 

[iSam]

How fast is this? Might be persuaded to share my library

FYI: All files Lossess.

Works as if the songs were actually on your hard drive. Another piece of Apples seamless network integration.

 

[theheyes]

I've been doing this for ages. I have the iMac upstairs which I haven't sat down at for at least 6 months running iTunes and serving them to my MacBook. In my experience its very fast and works 99/100. Its great.

 

[WotDa]

Another piece of Apples seamless network integration.

Sure is.

Works excellent cross platform too.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Ok, I'll share the library tonight..

Not my fault if my fianceé doesn't like classic rock

 

[WotDa]

classic rock

 

[BEn_2600+]

If i install iTunes on my Fileserver-to-be, and share it, is it possible to have 2 libaries or playlists and when the ipod is plugged into the other computers on the network, it can be updated(only 1 playlist is wrote to the iPod, so i dont get my mums songs on tbh) without being plugged into the server?