Open source Sockso streams your tunes anywhere via the web

Maybe Last.Fm has backed off charging some of us a subscription fee for now, but that's no reason to avoid making back up plans. You've likely got a massive library of tunes on one of your computers by now - why not roll-you-own web-based streaming service?

Sockso makes the process about as simple as it can get. Download and extract the zip file, open the necessary port on your router (assuming you have one), scan your collection, and you're ready to rock - anywhere!

Apart from being wonderfully simple to get running, Sockso is also cross-platform and open source. The web-based GUI is totally skinnable and the built-in player supports MP3, WMA, OGG, and FLAC files. Users can also generate .M3U and .PLS files on-the-fly for playback on their favorite audio app.

You can also set up user accounts and give your friends access, and Sockso also supports SSL connections should you want a little added security. Apart from listening to your tunes, they'll also be able to download and upload tracks (provided you enable the option to do so). The server also maintains playback statistics and detailed logs so you can keep tabs on popular tracks and see who's listening to what.

[via Instant Fundas]