Category Archives: Linux

Firefly Media Server (mt-daapd) sudo apt-get install mt-daapd will get you a nice reliable music server. Available in Ubuntu repositories. >mt-daapd -V Firefly Media Server: Version svn-1696 You can configure from the web interface: If you must manually configure a … Continue reading →

espeak + weather-util + cron = a fun little talking weather program “What’s the weather going to be like today?” – in Iowa this is an especially relevant question. The weather seems to change day to day. With this little … Continue reading →

Ubuntu offers several methods to share your music library over the network: Easiest method as of 10.10 is to use the default Rhythmbox Music Player: 1. Edit > Plugins to bring up the Configure Plugins Dialog: 2. DAAP Music Sharing … Continue reading →