For that setup i used mediatomb. It is a ver simple program that says it can do transcoding but I was unable to do it. I think debian has it in the repos, but if not pretty easy to compile. One it is set up and the config file has the correct info in regards to databases (it can us mysql or sqlit as the back end) the the rest is through a web interface.

Nadim Hoque
From: Mark Phillips
Sent: 6/22/2012 12:24
To: Phoenix Linux Users
Subject: Looking for Streaming Media Software Recommendations

I have a underused Debian headless server, a network enabled DLNA TV, so.....why not stream some movies to this TV? I am looking for recommendations for a streaming media server that will run on a headless Debian server.

Thanks!

Mark