My media server software was a HUGE learning curve. I knew a little linux but I learned a lot. It is a ubuntu base. XBMC is a frontend. I use plex media server as a backend. Then a trio of apps called Sickbeard, Couch Potato and Headphones to organize my media. All three of these are designed to work together. The key to look for in these apps in the clent/server design. It is more work to setup, but is way more powerful and can be accessed anywhere in the world.

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