Yeah I really need to do more reading. My lack of knowledge on Linux is my main issue I think. Just jumped the gun to Linux like a month ago, played around in elementary for a bit and was like “now is the time to set up my media server”. Prob needed more time, reading, and texting but eh.

I appreciate the advice I’ve been getting here big time!

Thanks, I’ve been seeing that rec a lot recently. I’ll give that a try

Jellyfin server

I entered that and got a result of

No LSB modules are available Codename: circe

I’m sorry I’m a super noob but I think I see where I have to fix it. I just don’t know what version of Ubuntu is Elementary 8.0 is. I found a guide that says Ubuntu 20.04(focal) is 6.1(jolnir)

Again much appreciated. You amazing

I followed your guide and everything works perfectly now! Thanks so much. I hope you don’t mind if I ask you a follow up question since you seem wise in the ways of wizardry.

I’m hoping to make this old laptop a jellyfin server as well. And this may seem a dumb question but I’d be remiss not to ask. I’m planning to leave this plugged in all the time. I already turned off the sleep/suspend feature. Is it safe to keep the battery in? To remove the battery I’d have to open it up and remove it and I don’t know if it’s worth the hassle.

Again thanks for your previous advice and if you have the time to answer this double thanks

Thank you soooo much for the detailed reply! This sounds easy so I’m feeling a bit stupid now lol. I’m going to try this immediately!