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VortexBox for Windows

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VortexBox is a free, open-source Linux distribution. It converts any unused PC into a robust music server and jukebox. It automatically rips CDs, tags files, downloads cover art, and streams music across your network to various devices.

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  • Pros

    • Free, open source Linux distribution.
    • Quick installation, even on bare hardware.
    • Automates CD ripping to FLAC and MP3.
    • Automatically ID3 tags files and downloads cover art.
    • Streams music to network players, Windows, and macOS systems.

  • Cons

    • Automatically reformats existing drives during installation.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 3
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 95
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
1,660
Downloads Last Week
14
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By VortexBox
Turn your unused computer into an easy to use music server or jukebox.
VortexBox is a free, open source, quick install Linux distribution that turns your unused computer into an easy to use music server/jukebox. Once VortexBox has been loaded on an unused PC it will automatically rip CDs to FLAC and MP3 files, ID3 tag the files ,and download the cover art. Vortexbox will then serve the files to network Media player such as Logitech Squeezebox. The music files can also be streamed to a Windows or Mac OSX system.

After VortexBox is installed it can be controlled by it's Web GUI from any web browser. VortexBox can be loaded an bare hardware. No OS needs to be loaded on you computer. If you have an OS on your computer VortexBox will reformat your drive automatically. If you are building a small computer to use as a NAS VortexBox is the perfect OS. Unlike WHS (Windows Home Server) and many other NAS operating systems VortexBox is free.

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