Re:Jellyfin: Free Software Media System
by josteink on Monday September 27, 2021 @07:49AM
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> How difficult is the transition from Plex to Jellyfin
You obviously need to setup a some new software, optionally on a new server/container, and need to reconfigure all your libraries.
Not a big deal IMO.
> do you lose any capabilities?
I had issues with HDR-output to my TV (on my AppleTV 4K), and that for me was a show-stopper. Also the application is generally not as smooth or polished.
It might improve though, so I'm sure I'll check it out again some time later.
> Also what's the fuzzy feeling you get running FOSS?
You know that the people making it want to solve the same problems you do. That they are not desperately seeking a way to make money, because that can often severely affect the direction the software is taking.
You obviously need to setup a some new software, optionally on a new server/container, and need to reconfigure all your libraries.
Not a big deal IMO.
> do you lose any capabilities?
I had issues with HDR-output to my TV (on my AppleTV 4K), and that for me was a show-stopper. Also the application is generally not as smooth or polished.
It might improve though, so I'm sure I'll check it out again some time later.
> Also what's the fuzzy feeling you get running FOSS?
You know that the people making it want to solve the same problems you do. That they are not desperately seeking a way to make money, because that can often severely affect the direction the software is taking.