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Top O.S. for media servers are usually Qt, GTK, or Electron-based applications.

Top O.S. for media servers are usually Qt, GTK, or Electron-based applications.

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angelcake_11
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07-27-2016, 08:29 AM
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plex operates smoothly across various systems, including many NAS devices. A friend uses it on FreeNAS with good remote access. I use it on a Mac Mini after purchasing a quad-core i7 chipset. I’d likely choose either FreeNAS or a Linux distribution since I don’t need to pay for Windows.
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angelcake_11
07-27-2016, 08:29 AM #11

plex operates smoothly across various systems, including many NAS devices. A friend uses it on FreeNAS with good remote access. I use it on a Mac Mini after purchasing a quad-core i7 chipset. I’d likely choose either FreeNAS or a Linux distribution since I don’t need to pay for Windows.

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ThugCombo
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07-29-2016, 04:28 AM
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It might still require you to reboot to apply updates on Linux, and you can operate it without a graphical interface.
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ThugCombo
07-29-2016, 04:28 AM #12

It might still require you to reboot to apply updates on Linux, and you can operate it without a graphical interface.

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AzeDark
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07-31-2016, 02:22 PM
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Really? Among all the advantages of Linux, isn't that just the highlight?
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AzeDark
07-31-2016, 02:22 PM #13

Really? Among all the advantages of Linux, isn't that just the highlight?

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MrDyen
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07-31-2016, 04:16 PM
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The largest version runs smoothly without interruptions, and it doesn’t require a GUI, which is quite convenient. For simply watching media, neither option seems significantly superior.
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MrDyen
07-31-2016, 04:16 PM #14

The largest version runs smoothly without interruptions, and it doesn’t require a GUI, which is quite convenient. For simply watching media, neither option seems significantly superior.

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fcbayern
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08-02-2016, 04:03 AM
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Ubuntu servers receive the most extensive security backing among all options. Debian also offers solid protection. For installing Debian as a server without Xserver, use the net install cd command.
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fcbayern
08-02-2016, 04:03 AM #15

Ubuntu servers receive the most extensive security backing among all options. Debian also offers solid protection. For installing Debian as a server without Xserver, use the net install cd command.

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ReborntoKill
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08-02-2016, 06:38 AM
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When you understand what you're doing, a GUI won't beat performance, and fewer controls mean less overhead. Ubuntu Server is straightforward to set up and works on most systems. If you prefer a graphical interface, you can still use any desktop environment, making the GUI an optional choice rather than something essential.
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ReborntoKill
08-02-2016, 06:38 AM #16

When you understand what you're doing, a GUI won't beat performance, and fewer controls mean less overhead. Ubuntu Server is straightforward to set up and works on most systems. If you prefer a graphical interface, you can still use any desktop environment, making the GUI an optional choice rather than something essential.

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ElNacho
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08-02-2016, 03:02 PM
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For a dedicated media server, a Linux distribution is recommended because it's free. Buying Windows licenses just for Plex isn't worthwhile. If you're using it as a standalone server, consider adding redundancy for backup.
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ElNacho
08-02-2016, 03:02 PM #17

For a dedicated media server, a Linux distribution is recommended because it's free. Buying Windows licenses just for Plex isn't worthwhile. If you're using it as a standalone server, consider adding redundancy for backup.

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08-02-2016, 03:54 PM
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I prefer Lubuntu because it's a lighter version of Ubuntu. I run Plex on an older computer, and I suggest going for Linux since you won't face unexpected shutdowns, avoid costs, and save resources that could help with video conversion.
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BetaXseba
08-02-2016, 03:54 PM #18

I prefer Lubuntu because it's a lighter version of Ubuntu. I run Plex on an older computer, and I suggest going for Linux since you won't face unexpected shutdowns, avoid costs, and save resources that could help with video conversion.

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