DOT.TUNES is a fully developed web server application that supports mp3, AAC, aiff, .wav, mpeg, mp4, and .mov files, allowing you to share your iTunes library contents with your friends in other cities, your classmates across the dorm or the coworkers scattered throughout the building.[1] DOT.TUNES contains a custom web server designed specifically to serve the audio tracks from your iTunes at lightning fast speeds. Through seamless integration with your iTunes database, DOT.TUNES easily handles large libraries[2] without missing a beat.
Advanced features like the flash player, file uploads, podcasting and RSS feeds allow your subscribers to easily stay up-to-date with your latest adventures. Whether you're making new music by the hour, doing bad pop karaoke in your living room or working on a video diary of your cat, keeping your friends in the loop is as easy as one click. DOT.TUNES allows you to create your own podcast just like the big boys, except with no server or subscription fees.
It's been said that there are two types of computer users: Those who get this joke and those who don't. Whichever category you fall in, you don't have to worry with DOT.TUNES. You don't have to don't know HTML from http. If you've worked iTunes, you're qualified. Download, installation and setup are that easy and intuitive.
Your computer and its contents are always secure. DOT.TUNES works by reading your iTunes library file and never interferes with the contents of your computer. You choose the listeners you invite to your private network and they only have access to the files that you decide. You choose how much access each person has. Dynamic controls allow for an endless array of possibilities spread out amongst as many users as you wish. And no one comes to the party without your say so.
Playing DJ at an iPod party or trying to settle an argument about song lyrics or has never been easier. As long as you have an internet connection, you can log onto your DOT.TUNES server and get the song you need when you need it. You can browse your collection by playlist, genre, artist, genre, album, composer or designated favorites. And, just like in iTunes, a powerful search function allows you to go through your music by keyword.
If you're really in a crunch, you don't even need a computer. Any web enabled phone, Sony PSP or PDA will do. DOT.TUNES works fine on all browsers.
With DOT.TUNES' shared folder function, you never have to be without a vital piece of information again. Any file of any type can be made available to you via the web. And you never have to worry about the integrity of your computer. Access to the shared folder is controlled by the same protocols as your DOT.TUNES music. You decide who, if anyone, gets in. Ease your mind
Some Features:
- Stream playlists to your blog/website
- User created playlists and favorites
- Streaming-only capability
- Remote control ability over local networks
- Real-time activity monitoring
- Control/limit the amount of simultaneous downloads
- Album art support
- File Uploads
- Remote Playlist Creation
- Flash Player support
[2] Libraries over 30,000 songs have been successfully tested.
You must remember at all times that if you do not own the sound recording of the music then you must not make it available to share with others unless you have legal permission to do so from the owner of the music and the owner of the sound recording.
What is new in this release:
- NEW Feature gives you the opportunity at startup to either import your existing database or import new data from your iTunes XML file - even if your iTunes xml file has been updated.
- New DOT.ARTWORK Feature which parses the .itc files in the new itunes Album Art Folder, converts these files into image files and imports them into DOT.TUNES
- Improvements to new Sharing feature to enhance user experience.
- New Database Engine increases stability and performance
- Numerous clean ups, bug fixes and enhancements.
- NEW iTunes DRM tracks can now be streamed to the iPhone and iPod Touch. Obviously the receiving device needs to be authorized to listen to these tracks.
- NEW Large 1gig+ movies can now be streamed via DOT.TUNES. This update handles a number video file formats but the next update will include some remaining formats.
- Enhanced Router UPnP and Airport NAT-PMP Auto Config is now activated in this release.
- Fix for Version Checking checkbox in Preferences now works correctly. This also fixes the rare Sparkle glitch on MAC
- Fix for Error reported when accessing the plugin manager.
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