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+# Subsonic
+Subsonic is a web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music and video collection.
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+More than 20 apps are available for Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, Sonos etc.
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+Supports virtually all media formats, converting files on the fly.
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+Also includes a Podcast receiver and jukebox feature allowing you to control what's playing on your computer from your mobile phone.
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+Please see subsonic.org for more details.
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+### Note
+This source code is for Subsonic 5.3, which is the last version of Subsonic released with an open source license.
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