Server Question

Web server, or FTP server. OSX has both built in, look in the sharing preferences.

 

FTP is probably best. Easy to set up. You likely have FTP storage space from your broadband provider.

 

well with FTP you would have to download the file before you can play it. (i think)

Is that acceptable? If not hosting it as a website is probably best.

 

orb.com allows streaming to many devices including a web browser. It also handles all the work by bypassing the need to modify your router/firewall settings and you do not need to know your home IP address. You just need to login to their website.

 

That looks like it might work. The website looks sketchy. Have you used it?

simplifymedia was my first thought. But Simplify only works for pictures and music.

 

After googling it looks like orb is your best shot.

If that does not suit your needs we can work something else out.

 

VLC can stream video over a network connection, including FTP, without downloading the entire file first. Just make sure the network connection is fast enough to keep up. If you are on a local network you would have no problem.

Just use FTP and VLC as the client.

 

Essentially you need to setup the built in FTP server. Go into the sharing pane of system prefs then go file sharing. Under options click share via FTP. Keep in mind don't have anything shared you don't want the world to see. Now you will need to port forward port 21 on your router to your desktops IP address. You should also make your desktop have a static IP.

 

yeah i've been using it for a few years. their website needs to be redone, but the software is great and free.