Versie 0.9.8.4 van Plex Media Server is uitgekomen. Dit programma is een opensourcemediaserver voor Linux, OS X, Windows en diverse nas-apparaten. Het kan content serveren aan clients op dezelfde machine, binnen het lokale netwerk of zelfs over het internet. Clientsoftware is onder meer beschikbaar voor de eerder genoemde besturingssystemen, maar ook voor iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, Google TV en enkele tv's van LG en Samsung. Het programma bevat een eigen App Store, waar plug-ins kunnen worden uitgewisseld. Via deze plug-ins kan bijvoorbeeld content van Hulu, Netflix en CNN Video direct worden bekeken. Daarnaast is er PlexPass, een betaalde dienst die eerder toegang tot nieuwe versies geeft, naast korting op 'Premium features'. Verder is er nu ook een webclient. De release notes voor deze uitgave kunnen hieronder worden gevonden.
Plex Media Server 0.9.8.4 – public release
The 0.9.8 series has been brewing for a while now, like any fine brew of malted barley, hops, and media. (Autocorrect took my atrocious late-night typing and suggested “malted barkley, hopes, and media” which I would imagine is a very different drink.)
First released two months ago, it was followed up with 0.9.8.1, 0.9.8.2, 0.9.8.3 and 0.9.8.4. You can click the links for detailed changes, but the summary is:
- Multi-user mode. All the users you share media with (inside and outside the house) get their own view of it (e.g. On Deck, view history) , and can select custom audio/subtitles. You can use it with children to restrict their access to certain parts of your library (this is only the first baby step towards parental controls). This feature is PlexPass only.
- Now Playing: A “control room” for your server, where you can see what everyone is watching. If you enable media index files, you can even see a super cool animation of fading thumbnails. This feature is also PlexPass only.
- Media Index Files: This option indexes your media and allows for graphical seeking. The Roku and Android apps make use of it. Also PlexPass only. Might make lesser computers cry while it’s actually indexing the files.
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- HTTPS support: The media server listens on port 32443 for HTTPS connections.
- Prettier photo albums: We now auto-select a “cover” photo for your photo albums.
- DLNA fixes: There have been a large number of fixes to DLNA. It’s mo betta.
- Other random goodness: Tons of fixes. Copious performance improvements.
- Drobo 5N support: Got one of these beautiful new devices? Get your Plex on.