Just tonight I discovered TwonkyMedia, which allows my X61s running Ubuntu 7.10 to be used as a streaming media server in conjunction with my Xbox 360 unit. Coupled with the recently added Xbox 360 DivX support, I just got me a very nice livingroom media center. In fact, all I really need now, is a decent surround sound system to go with my Samsung LE-40M71B LCD TV.

There is onw downside to streaming movies to the Xbox 360 though, a semi-flaky wireless connection capable of delivering 4-5 mbit/s on a good day really doesn’t cut it. I guess I am going to have to wire up the living room one of these days. The wife is just gonna love that.

Or maybe I should look into those “IP over the power grid” thingies they are selling these days?

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