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How to Install Universal Media Server (UMS) on Ubuntu 16.04 for Streaming YouTube Videos

The process of installing and configuring Universal Media Server (UMS) on Ubuntu 16.04 can be daunting, especially for those new to Linux or streaming media servers. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to install UMS on Ubuntu 16.04 and use it to stream YouTube videos.

Before we begin, make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements for UMS:

* Ubuntu 16.04 (or later)

* A minimum of 2GB RAM

* A minimum of 10GB free disk space

Step 1: Install Java

UMS requires Java to run, so you will need to install it on your system. You can do this by opening a terminal and running the following command:

`sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk`

Once installed, you will need to set the default JDK to version 8 using the following command:

`sudo update-alternatives --set java /usr/lib/jvm/java-8-oracle/bin/java`

Step 2: Download and Install UMS

Next, you will need to download the latest version of UMS from their official website. Once downloaded, extract the zip file to a directory on your system.

`sudo apt-get install unzip && sudo unzip ums.zip -d /opt/ums`

Once extracted, navigate to the UMS directory and run the following command to start the installation:

`sudo ./install-ums.sh`

Follow the prompts to complete the installation process. This may take several minutes to complete.

Step 3: Configure UMS

After installation, you will need to configure UMS to connect to your YouTube account and stream videos. To do this, navigate to the UMS web interface by opening a browser and typing in `http://localhost:4050`.

Sign in with your YouTube account credentials and select the type of content you want to stream (e.g., movies, TV shows, music).

Step 4: Add YouTube Channels

To add specific YouTube channels to your UMS library, navigate to the 'Channels' tab and click on 'Add Channel'. Enter the channel name or URL and select the type of content you want to stream from that channel.

Step 5: Start Streaming

Once you have added all the desired channels, you can start streaming by clicking on the 'Start Streaming' button. UMS will begin transcoding and streaming your YouTube videos to any devices connected to your network.

That's it! With these steps, you should now be able to install and configure Universal Media Server (UMS) on Ubuntu 16.04 for streaming YouTube videos. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask in the comments below.

Ubuntu 16.04 install universal media server youtube