MediaPortal - the Open Source Mediacenter!
February 13th, 2006Have you taken a long hard look at Apple’s Front Row application for OS X and wished for a similar utility on Windows? While Front Row-like capability forms the cornerstone of Microsoft’s Windows Media Center Edition, switching operating systems for the purpose is ridiculous. And pointless, now that Team Mediaportal is out with their latest test release, 0.2. Mediaportal has added amazing functionality to their Media Portal software, a fantastic, skinnable interface that consolidates your music, photos, videos, and more. Media Portal works with a Windows-capable remote (if you have one), or a keyboard/mouse will work just fine. Added bonuses (over Front Row) are an option for cable TV, weather, and tetris. Did I mention Media Portal is open source? Yes, setting up the libraries may be a one-time job (especially if your media is all over the place!), but the application is pretty sweet once its up and running. Be sure to take a look at the keyboard shortcuts since they can be quite handy.
