How to Install ReadyMedia on MXLinux Latest

ReadyMedia is a media server that allows you to stream videos, music, and photos to other devices on your network. It is a free, open-source software that is available on SourceForge. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install and set up ReadyMedia on MXLinux latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, you need to make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • MXLinux latest installed on your system.
  • administrator privileges on your user account.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Open the terminal on your MXLinux system and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

This command will update your system packages to the latest versions available.

Step 2: Install ReadyMedia

To install ReadyMedia on your MXLinux system, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install minidlna

This command will download and install the ReadyMedia package from the official repositories.

Step 3: Configure ReadyMedia

After installing ReadyMedia on your system, it will create a default configuration file located at /etc/minidlna.conf. You need to open this file in a text editor to configure the media directories and other options.

sudo nano /etc/minidlna.conf

You need to make the following changes to the configuration file:

  • media_dir: Uncomment the line and update the path to your media directory. You can add multiple media directories by adding multiple lines.
  • db_dir: Uncomment the line and update the path to the database directory.

Save and close the configuration file by pressing Ctrl + O, Ctrl + X keys.

Step 4: Start ReadyMedia Service

After configuring ReadyMedia, you need to start the service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start minidlna

You can also enable the ReadyMedia service to start at boot time by running the following command:

sudo systemctl enable minidlna

Step 5: Allow ReadyMedia Through Firewall

If you have an active firewall on your MXLinux system, you need to allow the ReadyMedia service through the firewall. To do this, run the following command:

sudo ufw allow minidlna

This command will open the port used by the ReadyMedia service in the firewall.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured ReadyMedia on your MXLinux system. Now, you can stream your media files to other devices on the network using ReadyMedia.