Galleon is a free open source media server for the TiVo^® DVR which allows you to enjoy many kinds of content and interactive applications right on your TV. The server runs on your home computer and organizes your media collection so that they can be viewed on your home network. Galleon also brings Internet content and applications to your TV.

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You can watch this video of Galleon running on a TiVo DVR.

 The Galleon software runs on your PC and hosts applications that can be viewed and controlled on your TiVo. Here are some examples of what the Galleon applications will let you do on your TiVo:

• Play MP3 files using the builtin player or with your favorite Winamp skins.
• View your photo collection using many slideshow effects and background music.
• View interesting information about each MP3 file such as album covers, lyrics and web images of your favorite artists.
• Listen to online streaming radio stations including Shoutcast stations.
• Organize your media files in many flexible ways.
• Play your favorite playlists including iTunes playlists or dynamically create playlists.
• View local weather forecasts and alerts.
• View internet webcams.
• Read your email.
• Read your favorite RSS feeds.
• Automatically download recordings from your TiVo using keywords.
• Automatically download your favorite podcasts.
• View local movie listings.
• Copy video files from your PC to your TiVo using GoBack.
• View Internet Slideshows.
• View online Videocasts.
• View upcoming events in your area.
• View traffic conditions in your area.
• Change the look-and-feel of Galleon by using your own skins.
• Share your apps over the internet with your family and friends.
• Group all the Galleon apps in their own menu .
• Send instant messages with Jabber .
  

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This project is not affiliated with TiVo^® in any way and is an independent open source project. Your TiVo needs to be running at least version 7.2.1 software. This project does not provide a way for you hack into your TiVo or bypass the TiVo DRM.