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Update: Check out newer version here! 

Wow, llink is great!  It’s quite a bit better then SMB and NFS – at least when using the dns323.  I’ve compiled the version 2.0.6, grab it from the bottom of the post.

Issues with SMB:

• Too damn slow!  I’m not sure if it’s the protocol, the popcorn hour (PCH), or the dns323, but SMB is not usable for streaming HD movies

Issues with NFS:

• Can’t browse directories!  Again, I’m not quite sure where the problem is – most likely the PCH since I am using NFS with my laptop and that works perfectly

Enter llink:
The Good:

• It’s fast!  Fast enough to stream HD content (1080p .mkv)
• Works perfectly with directories… (It’s shocking I need to list this as a positive)
• Automatically discovered by the PCH – just go to ‘Media Sources’ and the dns323 will be listed… nice!

The Bad:

• Currently can’t play .iso files
• Won’t play back the VIDEO_TS folder without having to go and click on each individual video file.

Well, that’s all I have found out for now.  I will experiment more and update if anything changes.

I’ve compiled and uploaded version 2.0.6 and it appears to be working great.  Grab it here!.