I run Logitech Media Server on a IBM Net Vista Windows XP computer that is left on all of the time basically for that purpose - playing FLAC files and streaming internet radio. It has optical drives for ripping CD's to FLAC and it is also used with Media Monkey software for transcoding FLAC files to Windows Media Audio lossless for use in the car. A newer main computer with Windows 7 Professional is used for other "real data processing" purposes. Microsoft is dropping security support for Windows XP after April 8, 2014. There is updated antivirus software and a NAT firewall on the router. Any comments on using this computer post April 8 for the intended purpose? As many users are experiencing, the hardware is reliable and has run for years without a blip, but one does not want to infect other systems on the network. The newer Win 7 computer can, of course handle the load, but it is nice to have a separate unit dedicated to audio using hardware that is, up to now, solid. One idea I have is to use the drives (with the music) soley for data storage and move LMS to the other computer and have Intenet radio supported on the security enabled Win 7 device. Thanks for any comments or tweaks to better secure the unit (it will be run from a non-administrative login account).
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