Are There Alternatives to UPnP?

semanticgap asks: "I am thinking of putting together a PC based home entertainment system (media server in the basement talking to various computers around the house and controllable via some sort of a remote control device, etc.) as a fun project with emphasis on writing software. I've been reading up on the current state of affairs, and it looks like the protocol for this sort of a thing is UPnP (Universal Plug-n-Pray). It seems to provide all the functionality I want, but I don't like the fact that it is developed by Microsoft, nor do I like it in general - it relies heavily on things like UUID's, HTTPMU and other Microsoft-ish hacks. So I thought I'd ask Slashdot community - is UPnP going to gain acceptance, or are there alternatives to it?"

Comments

Re:Does Mac support UPnP?

[BitGeek]

If you wish to disagree with me, then do so on the subject matter.

Insults only tell us about you, not me.

By the way, the request was for "Alternatives to" UPnPray. Sheesh.

Re:Does Mac support UPnP?

[sheldon]

Please explain to us what you think UPnP is.

Since when is pointing out that you are clueless on the subject matter an insult? Geee, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

Hint: UPnP has to do with networks... not hardware you plug into your desktop.

Re:Does Mac support UPnP?

[BitGeek]

Calling someone clueless is an insult. At least when you provide no logical, or rational, or information to support the position. Since you seem to persist in this, I will return in kind:

Learn a bit about Apples products, you fucking idiot, before you open your pie hole again. Ok?