Other distros, like Arch Linux, have the latest version of the server in their repositories. We tested the Plex Media Server in Ubuntu 14.10 and we installed the DEB package offered by the developers, but they also provide RPM versions and Fedora and CentOS.
The only difference from the subscription version is that it received the updates a little bit slower, but the main functions are available on both of them. In addition, it's worth mentioning that Plex is available in two versions, one free and one requiring a subscription.įor the purpose of this review, which is for the Linux platform, we will only look at the server. There are clients available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone, not to mention that support has been extended for Xbox and PlayStation. The reach of the Plex Media Server extends far from the PC. Also, the functionality of Plex is rather different from XBMC, so it's not like they are in a competition. The fact that the developers are always pushing updates has made sure of that. If you were to open Plex today, it would be impossible to determine that it's actually a fork. It started its life as an XBMC (presently KODI) fork, but it soon evolved passed its roots. Now it's present everywhere, to the extent that even big companies like LG, for example, have officially recognized its importance. Four years ago this media server had fewer users and it might have seemed like an odd choice, for anyone, but the developers have stuck with it.
Plex Media Server has been available for a long time, long before any smart devices were actually taking a hold in our lives. We now take a closer look at this powerful server and client and see what's the fuss all about. Plex Media Server is a media center application that allows users to stream video and audio content to local and remote clients, such as mobile devices or smart TVs.
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