Tin Foil Hat Show - Episode 019

Episode 19. I great feedback session in this one.  I'm truly happy that something I said was worth enough thought, energy and passion for someone to write in.  I have one of the most simple, but maybe the lamest tech tip ever in this episode.  I'll ask you all not to be too harsh on me for that one.  And I do make a genuine solicitation for feedback in this episode.  I really do want to know how you guys feel before I just start busting out stuff that drives listeners off.

This episode's Podcast review was of the Knightcast.  I've enjoyed Knightwise's podcast participation from back when he made regular appearances on Fresh Ubuntu Podcast where I was producing the Man Page Minute for some episodes.  Anyway, have a listen.  

The new episode should be in your favorite podcatcher for download already. If you haven't added me to your podcatcher software, please add the RSS feed on the right.

The podcast is also available to play directly online at the Fuzion Podcast Network.

For the instructions to get the show notes please see the instructions as posted in the post from the first episode. These instructions haven't changed.

Feedback as always is welcome, tinfoilhatshow@gmail.com or you can contact me by any of the other methods listed here on this blog. Please remember that the show is very new and still settling in, but constructive criticisms are always appreciated.

Enjoy and please do send me feedback and corrections, it can only make the show better. A permanent link to the show's rss feed is listed on the right side of the blog.

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CafeNinja

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Home Server - Media (tvmobili + subsonic)

As part of my home server project, I've been trying to configure what should be a multimedia server solution.  With PC's, laptops, TV and mobile devices who all connect in the house I was looking for the combinations that would produce the most viewed media on the most devices.

My first attempt was to return to Mythtv.  But after the server took a upgrade to the mythtv package it basically borked the db, and mis-matched with the desktop clients that I couldn't find the correct versions for.

I then tried to look into DLNA compliance a few months back with the introduction of a new TV.  Ushare was simple to configure and it seemed to speak the folder structure to the TV but didn't give the list of files.  I then installed tvmobili which works 100% and serves the files over DLNA to the TV with no issue.

Previous computer solution was Boxee using Samba (windows file sharing) to stream.  This was nice because it would pull all metadata as well as subtitles.   I haven't gotten rid of the Boxee solution, but I will probably look into XMBC for the same purpose without the customization.  XMBC should be a bit more resilient to changes as it is the code base for Boxee.

My newest discovery is Subsonic.  Man, I can't say enough good about this one.  Simple deb package install on my ubuntu server, web interface makes management/configuration completely painless.  It comes with simple and built-in dynamic DNS service.  It does ask for a donation to the project for a license that allows video streaming playback beyond a 30 day trial period.  I will be making that donation.  The web interface offers a flash player playback with adjustable bitrate to support LAN connections or even 3G connections.  Very well developed howto included to help with firewall issues if there and I have to say it's just working.  I've tried the Android client and the performance and results is truly impressive.  Try the demo on your own, see if you think it is work a small donation to the project.

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CafeNinja

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Tin Foil Hat Show - Episode 018

Episode 18. This show had more ACTA than ever before.  New and improved, the lastest details on activity going on with this other horrible internet protection legislation.  I got link-happy with all the articles that came up since the last show.  I really do encourage you to follow those links, if you have any trouble getting the show notes, please email me and I'll send you those directly.

This episode's Podcast review was of NPR's Intelligence Squared.  It is the presentation of classic debate style discussions in a civilized manner.  It is interesting to be because it reminds me of when I used to go with the high school debate team to competitions.  Even in this show, they poll the audience both before and after to see if the debate itself impressed anyone's opinion.

The new episode should be in your favorite podcatcher for download already. If you haven't added me to your podcatcher software, please add the RSS feed on the right.

The podcast is also available to play directly online at the Fuzion Podcast Network.

For the instructions to get the show notes please see the instructions as posted in the post from the first episode. These instructions haven't changed.

Feedback as always is welcome, tinfoilhatshow@gmail.com or you can contact me by any of the other methods listed here on this blog. Please remember that the show is very new and still settling in, but constructive criticisms are always appreciated.

Enjoy and please do send me feedback and corrections, it can only make the show better. A permanent link to the show's rss feed is listed on the right side of the blog.

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CafeNinja

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.