View Full Version : XBMC built-in media-share-server (for LAN) (XBMSP or UPnP)
Larry007
2004-01-21, 21:35
how about setting up a xbox with either media center as your dashboard, and then let it be your file/media server in the house for your lan?
the box isn't noisy and for me it will be brilliant, especially with two wireless laptops in the house. i hate the fact that my xbox requires a pc to be switched on to access any media. i suppose i can copy everything, but keeping it syncronized will only be a pain. currently i can download the files using ftp on my pc's, but that defeats the purpose as i don't have any streaming, i suppose you need to set up shares for streaming purposes. future wise, if you stick in say a 200/300gb hdd, you'll be set for a long time. since it will be running non-stop (to serve) it will really become your media center, especially as anyone can just switch the telly to av (anytime) and voila.
i tried searching everywhere, but couldn't come up with much - everything seemed to be focussed for the xbox to connect to a pc (it flabberghasts me - mine works with simple windows shares....) i can't think that i am the first one to come up with this idea. i noticed something about samba, but that seemed to have died as well because of illegal compilers or something.
does something like this exist out there, or is the team planning to create something like this? somebody please enlighten me...
ps - i don't want my xbox running linux to achieve this feat, as i don't want to deal with the whole media codecs issue.
Gamester17
2004-01-22, 13:16
moving to the feature suggestions forum, the xbmc general discussion forum is for general discussion only.
ps!, if you search the feature suggestions forum from the beginning you find fr of samba-server and python xns server
Larry007
2004-01-22, 14:47
i did look around but didn't get much wiser. *is something lined up for the future? *can someone advise me - many are looking, but no replies.... *does anyone want something like this???? *???
also - i got a nasty message/warning. *since you moved my posting i am getting a warning??? *i merely made a suggestion on someone else's post and then thought it to be a good idea make create a new subject. a bit lame getting flack for trying to help and be part of your project. please be more merciful on newby's, thou almighty administr8ors..... http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/forums/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif
Larry007
2004-01-22, 14:58
mr gamester17. can you please provide with those links as suggested? i looked through the whole of the feature suggestions forum, but couldn't find anything on a python xns server. the only thing i could find on samba is junctions?? and according to the post it doesn't seem to work. another suggestion was to use webdrive - and after trying it on w2k, i assure you that didn't work either - just a glorified ftp prog.
solutions people - free ones.
Gamester17
2004-01-22, 15:52
i did look around but didn't get much wiser. *is something lined up for the future?
no, nothing is planned by the offical xbmc devs, simply meant both samba server (1 (http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.pl?act=st;f=4;t=101), 2 (http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.pl?act=st;f=4;t=94) & 3 (http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.pl?act=st;f=4;t=964)) and python server (http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.pl?act=st&f=2&t=354) has been suggested by other users
if you looked here (http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.pl?act=st;f=4;t=22) you can see that its not planned
frodo
Larry007
2004-01-22, 19:13
thanks gamester for pointing out those posts... any idea if duo managed to get anything going yet??
thanks to frodo for pointing out that the devs will not be developing this feature...
it does seem that there are a couple of guys who would like to see this feature. i can't wait for it...
http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/forums/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Gamester17
2004-01-23, 12:58
duo ran out of time and in the end it was darkie who ported samba (but he 'only' ported the client side, not the server side).
think the quickest(and best?) way for a dev to add a streaming server to xbmp would be to port/integrate ccxstream server
mastafunk
2004-01-28, 21:36
you can put your music and videos under the web directory and access them from the web server i have had no preblems streaming to two pc;s mp3's
Larry007
2004-01-30, 21:59
tried the web page thing, but it will only play media in a web browser... this means i can't set up playlists etc, as it will only play one song at a time using quicktime (even though winamp is my default mp3 player). the movie clips i managed to play in media player as ie6 asked me about my preference on the matter, but mp9 wanted to download the whole movie first, which defeats the whole purpose as i might as well stick to ftp, or am i just missing something here??
how is that smb server coming along?
i am sensing a bit of "con-smb server mood" among the devs here. is there any reason for this or is it just because you are already up to your necks in work?
since you are talking about a phyton xns server for xbmc, are there any clients for windows?
Hullebulle
2004-01-31, 22:00
i am sensing a bit of "con-smb server mood" among the devs here. is there any reason for this or is it just because you are already up to your necks in work?
since you are talking about a phyton xns server for xbmc, are there any clients for windows?
its because there are so many other features to do for the media player. :)
Larry007
2004-01-31, 22:28
all the dev's, i would just like to point out that between this post and the one by pozze (also about smb server) - there have been over 1000 views.
do you think that there are more than a few interested in this feature?? by the looks of it this seems to be the most sought after feature....
can we set a date when this will be tempted? can we launch a competition?
i am sure many would like to see this - the evidence is in the hits...
just to let you know,
some progress has already been made on the samba server, but i don't have the time to finish it. there are still a few problems left which take a lot of time to solve.
but, someone on this forum called pete has offered his help and he is going to try finishing it.
Larry007
2004-02-04, 23:37
with all the people having read this post, how can we get it to be part of future development for xbmc?? it doesn't seem like anyone is stepping forward to claim a bit of fame by completing this much sought after feature...
admins, can we get this set up for future development since no one seems to take this up.
also, can anyone out there raise their voices to support this cause instead of just reading this fasinating post?? xbmc has got to have smb server incorporated!!
larry,
have you not read darkie's previous post??
in case you missed it:
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just to let you know,
some progress has already been made on the samba server, but i don't have the time to finish it. there are still a few problems left which take a lot of time to solve.
but, someone on this forum called pete has offered his help and he is going to try finishing it.
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if you can't wait, then i suggest porting it yourself.
ts
Larry007
2004-02-09, 21:03
why being so aggresive m8? *i can read and i do follow up on my post. *i am merely concerned that this feature doesn't go to waiste as it seems to me that there are loads of people interested to have it incorporated. *
who the hell is pete?? *do you know him?? *can you contact him for me?? *and just how long do you think is this project going to take him?? *i am simply asked the question how can we ensure this gets the attention to justify the interest in this post, and made some suggestions as to possible solutions. *since everyone seems to be hardball about it, it doesn't seem anyone gives a damn to make an effort to get it done. *
if opensource is all about writing software and features that you are interested in and posting it on some webserver for all to download to modify your (incomplete) efforts, i am sorry to say - it sucks!! i believe open source should also be open and mature enough to take advice from outside their own thinking. *
remember, not all of us are coders, nor are everyone interested in doing so. *take your attitude and shove it where it belongs tslayer. *the open source coders and community doesn't need destructive attitudes as yours to chase away newbies who may contribute in the future.
i hope this feature gets implemented, the sooner the better. it will be good and usefull to many. i believe many will buy an extra xbox just because of this feature. (i allready did in good faith).
if you want to turn your xbox/media player into a file/media using samba, you need to add a reply to this post. how can you not want it??
Hullebulle
2004-02-09, 22:49
i still would set the samba server to a low priority. there are so many things to do for the "media player" part in xbmc and a fileserver don't belomg to it.
ps: @larry007: i don't like your last post. http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/forums/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Gamester17
2004-02-10, 12:51
@larry007: i don't like your last post. *http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/forums/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
me neither, believe that is the most rudest and arrogant comments posted so far in these forums.
@larry007, relax or learn to code, insulting people does not encurage anybody. btw, checkout this quote from our faq's (link (http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/info_faq.htm#30)):please respect that your request counts as a suggestion only and there is no garante it will implemented soon or ever, known almost all users think their own ideas is most important.
this project is about having fun, the developers code what they want and not everything you want, but they like good ideas
cameronsto
2004-02-10, 17:01
well i think xbmc rocks and as soon as summer comes around (too busy with work and school right now) i want to start doing some coding, and i'm planning on selling a bunch of random crap around the house and donating to the project. *that being said, i may be viewing this thread but i don't think the samba server should be a high priority. *xbmc is a media player not a media server.
-cameron
larry007: if you like the idea so much, donate to the project to try to influence some of the programmers to work on it. whining about it won't get you anywhere, and if it were me, i'd be less inclined to work on it just because of your attitude.
Larry007
2004-02-10, 20:50
cheers... life goes on... stress a little, give a little, and live with bull you can't change... :d
since i am the one getting wound up about nothing important, i'll leave it that. i am truly sorry if i offended anyone, but being on the receiving end of sarcastic remarks also sucks.
maybe some other project in future may see the benefits of having one device (ie xbox) with a simple interface that can really do a lot of usefull things. for now i 'll be running xebian on my server xbox, it will have to do. ???
i wish xbmc all the best.
i use my xbox as a central component in my home media setup. one thing i would love is some way of listening to the music the xbox is playing anywhere in my house.
i dont really know how to set this up but i would love it if the web interface of xbmc could also stream the current song playing to the web browser. that way i could set up wireless streamers in various places in my house. the hard part would probably be synching it. would this at all be possible.
other suggestions for music all over would also be appreciated.
a bit dissapointed that my post got moved into this topic as a smb server is not at all what i was suggesting.
what i would love to see is that the music you are playing in xbmc is streaming out over the web interface at the same time. this means that the xbox is still the central media center but allows more of a totalt home integration.
Gamester17
2004-03-13, 17:49
i use my xbox as a central component in my home media setup. one thing i would love is some way of listening to the music the xbox is playing anywhere in my house. i dont really know how to set this up but i would love it if the web interface of xbmc could also stream the current song playing to the web browser. that way i could set up wireless streamers in various places in my house. the hard part would probably be synching it.what i would love to see is that the music you are playing in xbmc is streaming out over the web interface at the same time. this means that the xbox is still the central media center but allows more of a totalt home integration.in other words (more technicaly speaking) you would like xbmc to also be able to function as a ex. http, mms or shoutcast streaming server?
as it's not clear by your post (at least not to me), i think you need to do some research on the tech side of it to explain exacly what you want
do we know what kind of help darkie is looking for to finish the porting of smb server? is pete working on it? some other people may be able to give a hand if nobody is working on it now.
an xbox as the file server is perfect. it is quiet and can be on all the time.
i have all my media on my xbox and would like to be able to stream music from the xbox to my other pc's and ideally my wi-fi pocket pc.
can this be done?
yes and no.
since xbmc supports asp with its builtin webserver you can find a asp streaming script and put that in the web directory then put the mp3;s into the the web directory as well. its not pretty but it works. on the downside you cant launch any other apps on the xbox as it will shut down xbmc and hence your streaming.
example (http://www.turnstyle.com/andromeda/)
nummer55
2004-07-13, 01:57
does xbmc also supports vbscript? since all these streaming scripts require vbscript...
hi! i have two xbox one with mp3 archive and the second one i just use for streaming audio and video via smb from my fileserver.
im just wondering if its possible for me to play the mp3 archive from my first xbox, on my second xbox/xbmc?
is there any solution?
regards
dkz
Hullebulle
2004-09-28, 16:11
only current soution (workaround) is to install linux and share via samba or ccxstream on the xbox that should serve the mp3's since there is no media server feature built-in xbmc or any other native xbox application that i know.
could there be any other workaround? have 2 xboxes and with their current price tag thinking of getting another one, but it's real pain not being able to share content between the boxes.
Gamester17
2004-11-09, 14:30
could there be any other workaround?no, not currently. you have to lobby and wait for a developer (c++ programmer) to integrate for exampel ccxstream-server into xbmc
is it possible to share multimedia contents between two or more xboxes in the same network?
i have two xboxes, one with a big hard disk and the other with a small one. i would play contents stored in the big disk from the other xbox. i usually do it using a pc as server, my question is about the possibility to use the xbox as server.
thank you and best regards
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alberto lugetti
Hullebulle
2005-05-09, 17:01
you might find the answer in some other threads if you search the forum.
but to make it short: no its possible.
you might find the answer in some other threads if you search the forum.
but to make it short: no its possible.
hullebulle: guess you tried to say "no its impossible."?
if not, i have to be lame. :nuts:
Dolce Ardore
2005-09-28, 23:17
why not just add an xbmsp server to xbmc (instead of smb)?
xbmc uses an xbmsp client library, and a "twin" server lib is also available.
it seems like this would be much easier/lighter than integrating an smb server, and would facilitate xbox <-> xbox file sharing and streaming. xbmsp would be easier for people to use than smb, because of the xbmsp auto-discovery system (no need to modify config files).
as for access to xbox from windows, people can already use ftp (e.g., add their xbox as an ftp "network place" in explorer).
the downside would be that certain other client devices on the network may only speak smb (e.g., an mp3 player box) and would thus be left out of the picture.
another downside i guess is that realistically, it wouldn't stop hundreds of people requesting the smb server feature :rolleyes:
Gamester17
2005-09-29, 14:43
...just add an xbmsp server to xbmc (instead of smb))i agree , ...problem is 'only' finding a volenteering c/c++ programmer to develop it for us
...as for access to xbox from windows, people can already use ftp (e.g., add their xbox as an ftp "network place" in explorer).if a xbmsp/ccxstream-server was built-into xbmc then i'm sure it wouldn't take long before a xbmsp/ccxstream-client for windows was developed which could map it like a network-drive
Dolce Ardore
2005-10-01, 21:08
i agree , ...problem is 'only' finding a volenteering c/c++ programmer to develop it for us
i wonder how a c++ programmer who doesn't have the xdk could do that. * ???
if a xbmsp/ccxstream-server was built-into xbmc then i'm sure it wouldn't take long before a xbmsp/ccxstream-client for windows was developed which could map it like a network-drive
i agree. *technically, how could that be done? *would it have to be a dreaded shell namespace extension, or is there an easier method?
another question: *is there any ongoing development of xbmsp [the protocol itself]? *i've looked closely at the protocol (1.0) and i think there are some simple tweaks that could allow the performance to be improved, especially over connections that have significant round-trip lag.
Gamester17
2005-10-03, 10:17
i agree , ...problem is 'only' finding a volenteering c/c++ programmer to develop it for us
i wonder how a c++ programmer who doesn't have the xdk could do that. ???i'm not a programmer at all myself but i guess since not much gui code would e needed it would be possible to start by compiling the xbms/ccxstream-server as a win32 dll by using mingw/msys (http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw) (or cygwin?) but i don't think it be possible for someone without the xdk to complete a such sub-project because the xbmc code must be made to load the dll so you would need be able to compile it to test/debug that part, *...though i think a dll might be a good idea anyway because then it could be disabled/enabled easily and it would not use much ram (memory) when disabled, plus a such dll could also be made to load on a windows pc for testing/debugging (like how the imdb dll from xbmc can be). in addingtion keeping it in a dll would mean you wouldn't have to port the code to c++, instead you leave it in c, ...by the way i believe mingw/msys if prefered out of mingw/msys and cygwin (because other dll's in xbmc is compiled with mingw/msys).
if a xbmsp/ccxstream-server was built-into xbmc then i'm sure it wouldn't take long before a xbmsp/ccxstream-client for windows was developed which could map it like a network-drivei agree. *technically, how could that be done? *would it have to be a dreaded shell namespace extension, or is there an easier method?i have no idea but it must be possible since webdrive (http://www.webdrive.com) does it (for ftp, not for xbmsp), maybe a developer can give their ideas/opionions/suggestions?
is there any ongoing development of xbmsp [the protocol itself]? i've looked closely at the protocol (1.0) and i think there are some simple tweaks that could allow the performance to be improved, especially over connections that have significant round-trip lag.on the ccxstream server-side there's only been a few small non-performance related tweaks since ccxstream 1.0.15 for linux (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/xbmc/ccxstream-1.0.15.tar.gz?download) (and the original xbmsp server/client submission by puh puh) (http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=64793&atid=508680&func=detail&aid=690026), tweaks like ccxstream 1.0.15 unrar_v2 for linux/bsd (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/xbmc/ccxstream-1.0.15-unrar_v2.tar.bz2?download), the os x compatibility patch (http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=64793&atid=508680&func=detail&aid=735445), teron's 2gb limit fix (http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=87054&atid=581840&func=detail&aid=915605) and carlosp_uk's ccxstream for tivo (http://www.fatattitude.com/software/downloads-clock.asp?app=8&dl=21&fn=tivox1.3.zip), there's also a few derivitives and alternative servers that use the xbmsp-protocol like mfxstream (http://sourceforge.net/projects/mfxstream), pxbmsps (http://sourceforge.net/projects/pxbmsps) and ccxgui (http://ccxgui.xboxmediacenter.de).
yveke321
2005-11-03, 22:55
:thumbsup:
hi folks,
great job done so far over the years, your app rules!!!!
hope to see more on the xbox 360(without the need for ms mediacenter on my pc)
i think the xmbs/ccxstream server option within xbmc would be the answer to a lot of calls from people who want to stream their music from the xbox.
i for one would not mind if you cannot do anything else with xbmc at that the time you are streaming.
has anybody been so kind to look further into this option?
thanks and,
kindest regards,
yveke.
why people keep aking for smb or other server-like support? simply install netdrive and map your xbox drive(s) to your pc thru xbmc's ftp... there's nothing easier than that!
or just stream directly to a pc client that supports ftp.
^ easier? :)
another thing that could be much easier to implement for developpers would be an option to specify the directory for the web server. you could configure all your folders/shares there. streaming thru http might be a better option then thru ftp...
also, from xbox to xbox, isnt an xbox able to "map" a ftp drive/folder into one of the modules (videos/music) thru ftp? why making xbmc "heavier" with another server?
los93sol
2005-11-05, 11:03
actually an xbmsp server built in could be very lightweight and could be made into a dll that could be loaded and unloaded on demand. i don't see what your gripe is really, xbmsp would be ideal because it supports auto discovery so multiple xboxes would be able to find eachother very easily, and it is nowhere near as heavy as a smb daemon would be.
regards,
los93sol
yveke321
2005-11-06, 13:36
los93sol, totally in sync!
as for the other recent replies:
i am not asking for an smb server.
ftp is not streaming, as the file gets downloaded first to your ftp client before you can play the music, it is not streaming, and you replicate the amount of files throughout your network.
http streaming could work, however the xbmsp server dll seems to be much more lightweight.
kindest regards,
y.
jganovsky
2005-11-13, 02:28
can an xbmc stream to other modded xbox's, pc's or upnp av compliant devices like the dlink dsm-320? or is it just a repository and player for local content and cant be networked with other devices?
Now that XBMC supports UPnP, this feature is possible and possibly planned for after v2.0
i for one would not like to see this added as a feature, as XBMC is supposed to be a media client, not a media server. (before anyone turns into a wizeass and says "it has a ftp server", that isnt a media server, thats just there for conveniance).
there has been a long standing rfe about extended xbmc to also be a media server. i personally see very limited use for such a feature. i have lots of various media clients and have found the best thing to do is to keep the media elsewhere on my lan. but as long as the built-in upnp server can be explicitly disabled and use no memory or other resources when disabled, whats the difference. it shouldnt hurt those who dont need it, and it'll appease those who want this kind of functionality.
that i agree with.. however i'd also be for a xbmsp server in xbmc. not something i'd activly work upon, but i'd accept any clean patch for it anyday.
KingJames
2006-11-17, 04:42
Is this one of the features thats suppose to be worked on after the 2.01 release of xbmc, if it is or isnt i wanted to know if an app was created on the psp can xbmc "stream" media to it, not download file first then play it like the shadow server script.
bignellrp
2007-01-19, 08:03
Just a quick question. Previous posts under this topic say that Samba Server support would be looked into after 2.0.1. Has anything been developed yet?
Ps. Love the work on 2.0.1 (especially the menu support for DVD's)
jmarshall
2007-01-19, 08:23
c0diq added the UPNP server to SVN yesterday. Enjoy.
bignellrp
2007-01-19, 18:06
Wow....cheers guys. You never cease to amaze me :grin:
KingJames
2007-01-20, 03:25
hmm thought i would say a whole load replies,
this hasnt been put up on the wiki yet right, at least the server part of it
KingJames
2007-01-23, 10:55
I Just tried the upnp server, doesnt seem to be any upnp-client softwares out there, the only one i could find was winamp, which is the program i wanted to use for the laptop but in order for that to work u need a plugin called On2Share Pro and that plugin comes with a 14 day trial. But it did detect xbmc upnp server and was able to stream audio files only.
I read the changelog i think i read codq will try to get firefox to be able to detect the upnp server.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Plug_and_Play
lists some clients..
KingJames
2007-01-23, 19:47
Thanks, i been on that page before already. I also tried Yahoo! MusicJukebox Program , it did detect the xbmc upnp server but it gave an error and justs shutsdown when it tries to get the share info from xbmc.
Would like to know what program did codiq test with the server.
Gamester17
2007-01-25, 21:49
Please help us update and maintain our manual http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index.php?title=UPnP_Sharing
Feel free to add any tested UPnP-client (or player with built-in UPnP-client) that works or do not work with XBMC. Please note that if auto-detection is not possible you must check if it is possible to enter the IP-address manually, add information if auto-detection do not work and what type of media the UPnP-client support.
bignellrp
2007-02-22, 03:18
Just a quick question. Previous posts under this topic say that Samba Server support would be looked into after 2.0.1. Has anything been developed yet?
Sorry if my question is unrelated to the post, but i'm not after a media share, i'm after a file share XBMC > PC via a samba server. For example, i dont want to use ftp to upload/download files to my xbox, i want certain xbox folders to appear on my networks Workgroup when i boot into xbmc. Surely if xbmc can browse the Workgroup as a client over smb it cant be too hard to setup a samba server?
surely you can do it if you think it is so trivial
bignellrp
2007-02-22, 17:36
surely you can do it if you think it is so trivial
Sorry, dont get me wrong.....i love the work the you guys are doing. Just making a suggestion :)
Are there any thoughts to look at the below?
Meat_PoPsiclez
2007-02-23, 09:34
Lots of people have requested it, several have forayed into it, but afaik nobody is currently working on it. Samba is a relatively complex protocol (compared to ftp anyhow) and not a trivial task to implement. The open source samba stacks likely need large amounts of rework to make them viable in xbmc, and much more to make them fit in a small memory space.
main reason is:
samba forks() on each connection (starts a new process).
xbox has only one process.
Is there any way to use XBMC as a streaming server?
For instance, I use VibeStreamer to stream my MP3 collection, and I've used Orb in the past for streaming audio, video, and pictures, but it would be awesome if I could just connect to XBMC from any PC and get content streamed to me that way.
jmarshall
2007-06-18, 05:56
Use a uPnP client. XBMC has a uPnP server built in.
Thanks for the reply. Is there a link you might have to explain more about that? I'm not really sure what that means, how it works, etc.
Sorry for the double post, but I didn't see any way to edit my previous post.
I was looking here - http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index.php?title=UPnP_Sharing
and maybe it's just my setup, but I'm not sure what this offers me.
I have a fileserver with all of my media (pictures, music, movies). XBMC plays the content directly from the server, not locally. What I was looking for was a web-based method of playing my content via a browser while outside the home. I've got Orb and VibeStreamer, but Orb seems like overkill, and VibeStreamer lacks the ability to search for songs. I do however like the ability for VibeStreamer to allow multiple people to connect and listen to different songs.
The wiki (linked above) references installing windows media connect on the PC, but if the PC is on my lan, I'm not sure why I'd need XBMC to do anything...why wouldn't I just connect to the fileserver and play the stuff directly from it the way XBMC is doing?
Do you want to be able remotely to browse your music and play it remotely on your Xbox ?
If yes, why do you not just forward port 80 to the IP of your Xbox and enable the webserver on the xbox?
No, I want to be able to listen to it while not at home, but also not disturb whatever XBMC is currently doing.
Do you want to be able remotely to browse your music and play it remotely on your Xbox ?
If yes, why do you not just forward port 80 to the IP of your Xbox and enable the webserver on the xbox?
pt-1, as far as i tested the xbox web browser, it will control your xbox over the network, but nothing will be played locally.
I mean, if you use xbmc web browser and click on the song, it will play on the xbox nad not on the pc where the web browser is open.
That is what i experienced.
I was looking for something like that too.. Be able to listen to my playlist located into my xbox directly from everywhere.
But i havn't figure out how to do it yet.
Here's another thought. Edna; a python script that allows the playing of MP3's can be found here - http://edna.sourceforge.net/
Is there any way that script can be utilized in either the scripts or webserver folder to serve up music?