

Many users installing Plex on a Linux server are more familiar with Windows and Mac which both use clickable program installers. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is credited with bringing Linux desktop environments aimed at everyday users to the mainstream with its popular Ubuntu distribution.ĭue to people’s familiarity with Ubuntu, and Linux’s overall efficiency compared to solutions like Mac OS and Windows for running servers, it’s a very popular choice for setting up server environments such as Plex. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that most people who are familiar with Linux will have either used or at least heard of. Plex is a simple way for users to create their own cloud for streaming movies, photos, music, and TV shows from either an on-premise private cloud or a rented server through a hosting provider. The Plex service ranges from a free subscription with few limitations to a monthly paid service or perpetual license that provides extra mobile app functionality.

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Plex magically organizes your media libraries and streams them to any device
