I still remember the moment--that precise second in history--when I found MC.
I had about 8K MP3 songs and decided I should re-rip all my music to FLAC. I knew this would be an expensive journey because much of the music I did not own on CD. So, I went to the FLAC web site and began reading about it to gain knowledge into how to utilize it. I knew most media players didn't support it at all so I would have to find a media management program that I could use. So, I noticed the section on their site about what players and hardware support FLAC. I read through them all and kept seeing the same old same old--basically, junk.
Then I saw Media Jukebox. I knew I hadn't checked that one out before. So, I pursued it and unfortunately, was directed to just that--the old Media Jukebox. By stumbling and getting more confused (trying to figure out MJ and then seeing MC), I somehow stumbled upon MC. That precise second will live on.
I must admit it took quite a while for me to become satisfied with my collection--obviously, though! It included many trips to local used CD stores, eBay, other stores, etc. Finally, I had a reasonable collection built up at around 8,000 songs. Then, I began the process of rating and building my pollished collection of favorite songs. This was a very long process but finally, everything is working SO well. I have no issues with my wireless music players now. I turn them on, they always connect, get an IP, and connect to MC--and they're quite fast compared to what I used to deal with. MC was better than Netgear's software but MC has improved over time, too.
Everything just seems to work so well and be a joy and work so well. While I get by with free, open-source software in many areas, I definitely appreciate the amazing support, frequent updates, and community offered with MC at a reasonable price.