Project Summary
forked-daapd is an iTunes-compatible media server, originally intended as a rewrite of Firefly Media Server.
It supports a wide range of audio formats, video streaming to iTunes, has support for Apple's Remote iPhone/iPod application and can stream music to AirPlay devices like the AirPort Express.
It also features RSP support for Roku's SoundBridge devices.
In a Nutshell, forked-daapd...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a large development team
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took an estimated 30 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in October, 2003
ending with its most recent commit 15 days ago
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