Everything iTunes

The ultimate webserver for iTunes, PulpTunes, has just upgraded to version 1.0 final, with a brand new look!

If you’re an iTunes user, whether on Mac or PC (or even Linux*) you can now stream your library anywhere in the world.

Front-end Features:

• Download songs with right click.
• Supports MP3 and AACs
• Displays cover art if found
• Skips missing or unplayable tracks flawlessly.
• Full integration with Party Shuffle
• Generates links to send songs to your friends
• Manual buffer level.. read below

Back-end Features:

• Automatically detects location of iTunes XML file (or manual path entry).
• Detects firewall presence and network connectivity.
• Hugely reduced memory footprint.
• Ready to use straight away – no configuration necessary for local use.
• Program prompts you how to get going.
• Customise the footer with any text you like.
• Command line mode also availabe for running on a server.
• Logs usage and other info.
• Open Source
• Installers for Windows and Mac, and available for Linux etc.

I particularly love the buffer feature which allows you to specify how much to download before the song will begin playing – ideal if your internet is glitchy or unreliable, yet wastes no time waiting when you’re connected over LAN.

Screenshot (click for larger image)

* Linux users obviously can’t run iTunes, but simply need an iTunes XML file which points to the files.