ReadyMedia, formerly known as MiniDLNA, is a lightweight media server that allows you to stream your media files from your computer to a variety of devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install ReadyMedia on Elementary OS Latest via the terminal.
To install ReadyMedia, you need to open the terminal in Elementary OS. You can do this by pressing the Super key and typing "Terminal." Then, select the terminal from the list of applications.
The first step is to update your system packages by running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the upgrade to complete.
To install ReadyMedia, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt install minidlna
Enter your password when prompted to begin the installation process. Wait a few minutes while the required packages are downloaded and installed.
Once the installation is complete, the ReadyMedia service will start automatically. However, you need to configure it to serve your media files. To do this, edit the minidlna.conf file using the following command:
sudo nano /etc/minidlna.conf
In this file, you can specify the path to your media files by uncommenting the following line and adding the path to your media files:
media_dir=/path/to/media/files
You can also change other options in this file, such as the server name and streaming quality.
After making changes to the minidlna.conf file, you need to restart the ReadyMedia service for the changes to take effect. Run the following command to restart the service:
sudo service minidlna restart
With ReadyMedia now set up and running, you can access your media files using supported devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. Just connect your device to the same network as your computer, and your media files should now show up.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured ReadyMedia on your Elementary OS Latest system. Enjoy streaming your media files on your devices.
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