Server Version#: 1.40.2.8395
My host OS is an immutable Linux (Kinoite). Since there’s no flatpak version of PMS, I have to install it in a distrobox. I’m able to map my remote media folder to my host via NFS, but PMS library doesn’t see anything in this folder. i.e. I can add the /media/nfs folder to the library, but the library scan result is none.
The contents of /media are not accessible in almost all cases because of the automounter. (it only grants exclusive access to your username)
You must manually mount the NFS exported shares elsewhere so user plex also has access
Given this is an immutable Linux, you may not be able to use it for Plex.
Plex does not tolerate media files disappearing. It also requires system configuration additions.
Kinoite is not on the list of supported distros.
Thanks for the suggestion. You’re right, I’ve since changed the mount point from /media to ~, and PMS has no problem accessing it. I also ditched the idea of distrobox, in favor of docker. Combined with your Linux Tips article, it turns out immutable Linux like Kinoite actually works fine.
Perhaps the only remaining question is what resolution (data transmission speed) can the network handle. I do notice it tends to buffer when I watch 4K movie. Is it because the data has to go from my NAS computer to my Host computer first, then after transcoding transfers to my Fire TV stick? (my NAS has AMD CPU while my host has Intel, hence the detour) Edit: preferably doesn’t require buying a new CPU+mobo, but I’m open to it if there’s no other solution
