VortexBox是基于Fedora的Linux发行，它将一台没在使用的计算机转变为一台易于使用的音乐服务器或电唱机。一旦VortexBox加载
好，它能自动从CD唱片转换出FLAC和MP3文件、对文件进行ID3标记、下载封面图样。VortexBox之后便能使这些文件服务于网络媒体播放软
件。音乐文件也能以流媒体形式运送到Windows或Mac OS X操作系统。
Andrew Gillis has announced the release of VortexBox 1.9, a Fedora-based distribution with the ability to turn an unused computer into an easy-to-use music server: "We
are pleased to announce the release of VortexBox 1.9. This release adds
updated versions of many of the packages that make VortexBox work so
well. This version includes a new kernel for better hardware support.
The DVD ripping package has also been improved and, of course, we added
the latest version of SqueezeBox Server (7.5.4). The DAAP server has
been updated to support Apple TV and you can now stream music directly
from your VortexBox to your Apple TV including cover art. VortexBox can
even stream your FLAC collection to Apple TV even though Apple TV
doesn't support FLAC." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): vortexbox-1.9.iso (617MB).
