Microsoft has made available it's Windows Home Server release candidate, the software runs on your LAN and hosts all of your music, movies and digital media, making the files instantly accessible to all of the connected computers in your home. If you are running a home network, and who isn't, and you want a way to consolidate your music, video, and data files for easy access, this might be the solution you are looking for. Microsoft requires that you join their "Connection" program and there is a brief survey to fill out before you can download, but it's only 6 or 7 quick questions. I'm still trying to get the whole thing downloaded so I'll reserve judgement for now but you've gotta love free software.
