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SmartOS vs Universal Media Server

A side-by-side look at SmartOS and Universal Media Server. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

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Universal Media Server

Universal Media Server

Video & Movies

Universal Media Server is a free open source media server that allows you to stream video, audio and images to devices like smart TVs, gaming consoles, mobile devices and media players. It supports a wide range of media formats and allows transcoding on the fly.

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