cujoSep 21, 2023

What are some FOSS programs that you think are a far better user experience than their counterparts?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/5590846

What are some FOSS programs that you think are a far better user experience than their counterparts? - sh.itjust.works

I used Plex for my home media for almost a year, then it stopped playing nice for reasons I gave up on diagnosing. While looking at alternatives, I found Jellyfin which is much smaller and more responsive, IMO, and the UI is much nicer as well. It gets relegated to playing Fraggles Rock and Bluey on repeat for my kiddo these days, but I am absolutely in love with the software. What are some other FOSS gems that are a better experience UX/UI-wise than their proprietary counterparts?

Show threadZMonsterSep 22, 2023
Jellyfin can’t utilize local network storage… How is that a useful tool for a HOME MEDIA SERVER???
Show threadcujoSep 22, 2023
? I serve media from… the server. All my storage is on the PC running Jellyfin. It’s movie and TV shows, not home videos of my family and photos of my pets. I keep those on my phone. 😉
Show threadZMonsterSep 22, 2023

All my storage is on the PC running Jellyfin.

You know how I already knew this? Because that’s literally the only use case that Jellyfin supports. Got several TBs on a NAS? Lots of people do. Jellyfin apparently can’t even conceive of such a diabolical topology.

Show threadcujoSep 22, 2023

www.xda-developers.com/how-install-jellyfin-nas/

Why wouldn’t you want your home media server software running on the server that’s in charge of storing your media?

How to install Jellyfin on a NAS

Jellyfin seems complicated, but it doesn't have to be. This is how to set it up on TrueNAS.

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Show threadbiela

Why wouldn’t you want your home media server software running on the server that’s in charge of storing your media?

T There are many reasons to do so, such as wanting to use GPU acceleration or a better CPJ than what your NAS or SAN has to offer.

Sep 22, 2023 at 3:10amWeb
Show threadcujoSep 22, 2023
I’m afraid I’m not familiar with CPJ. For GPU acceleration, why wouldn’t you add a dGPU to your server? Or are you talking exclusively pre-built NAS solutions that don’t have a dGPU option?