How to set up your own Linux media server

Build a Linux Media Center PC
Extreme Tech: "Choosing Linux offers a number of advantages. In this article, we're going to show you how to build a Linux-based media center that acts as a music, video, and photo server for...

Build a Linux Media Center PC
Putting together a Linux-based media center PC still makes sense in 2010, even post–Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6. Here's why—and how to get started.

How to turn a spare Linux machine into a media server
TechRadar: "But it's just as good at serving files from a computer tucked away under the stairs or stuck in the loft, and a server in your house is now becoming an essential accessory."