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[bradesp]

I've searched the forum and the FAQ's and I've not stumbled on a simple set of instructions on how you setup MC to allow streaming of my mp3 library to other PC's on my home network.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

bradesp

[Alex B]

You can use Media Server in MC9 & MC10 or the new Library Server in MC11 for accessing the library, but if you mean that you like to hear the same output on all PCs there is no way to do it with MC and LAN. The only way to do it synchronized is to use audio cables or wireless audio transmitters.

However, there is a workaround. It's not very simple and it cannot do it synchronized. You find it here: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=24691.0

[bradesp]

You can use Media Server in MC9 & MC10 or the new Library Server in MC11 for accessing the library, but if you mean that you like to hear the same output on all PCs there is no way to do it with MC and LAN.

I only want to be able to access the library on individual PC's each playing their own selected songs.

My question is can I do this without having to buy the full-blown MC for each PC on my home network?

[Alex B]

You need to use MC on the client PCs for accessing the server library. You don't have to buy more licenses. From http://www.jrmediacenter.com/buy_faq10.html:

Q: Can I install on more than one PC?
A: During the two-week period after you have purchased or restored, you can use the Install Key you received to activate the program on your other PC’s. You may use the program on your work PC and on your home PC's with a single license.

After the two-week period you can obtain a new Install Key from the restore page: https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi