How to Install ReadyMedia on OpenSUSE Latest

ReadyMedia is a popular, free, and open-source media server software that can be used to stream and share multimedia files across various devices, including TVs, smartphones, tablets, and computers. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing ReadyMedia on OpenSUSE Latest using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• OpenSUSE Latest installed and running.
• A terminal emulator like Konsole or xterm.
• An active internet connection.

Step 1: Update the System

The first thing you should do is update the system to ensure that you have the latest versions of all packages and dependencies. To do this, open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo zypper update

You'll be prompted to enter your password. Type it in and press Enter.

Wait for the system to update all the installed packages and dependencies.

Step 2: Install ReadyMedia

After updating the system, you can now install ReadyMedia by running the following command:

sudo zypper install minidlna

Step 3: Configure ReadyMedia

Once the installation is complete, you need to configure ReadyMedia to make it work correctly. Open the configuration file using a text editor of your choice. For instance, you can use nano, vim, or gedit.

sudo nano /etc/minidlna.conf

The configuration file contains several settings that you can tweak depending on your preferences. Here are some of the basic configurations you might want to change:

• media_dir: This sets the path to the directory where your multimedia files are stored. Make sure the path is correct.
• friendly_name: This sets the name that will appear on the network to identify your media server.
• inotify: This enables automatic updates of the media server when new files are added to the directory.

Once you've made the necessary changes, save the file and exit.

Step 4: Start ReadyMedia

Finally, to start the ReadyMedia service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start minidlna.service

By default, ReadyMedia will start automatically on boot. However, if for some reason it doesn't start automatically, you can enable the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable minidlna.service

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've walked through the process of installing ReadyMedia on OpenSUSE Latest using the terminal. Now that ReadyMedia is installed and running, you can start streaming your multimedia files to various devices using your media server. Have fun!

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