For a long time i've entertained the idea of building a HTPC with a media server. the idea is i would copy all my dvd/BD to the server, use the HTPC to record tv shows, and be able to stream them around the house.
i'm doing some work on the house (a lot of it) and was thinking i might be adding a satellite soon to get some programming from China, to add to my usual cable fare if i wanted to build a HTPC to act as DVR for cable and satellite programming, as well as have a media server with all of my movies (and music) is viable to stream them around the house wirelessly and is the work really worth it?
i can put together a computer okay; i'm just worried that the software is a pain and that copying over my library to a server would take forever and a day.
so for those who have done it; is it really worth the effort and cost?
i'm doing some work on the house (a lot of it) and was thinking i might be adding a satellite soon to get some programming from China, to add to my usual cable fare if i wanted to build a HTPC to act as DVR for cable and satellite programming, as well as have a media server with all of my movies (and music) is viable to stream them around the house wirelessly and is the work really worth it?
i can put together a computer okay; i'm just worried that the software is a pain and that copying over my library to a server would take forever and a day.
so for those who have done it; is it really worth the effort and cost?