Rivet 2.1.1 Changes

  • Added Italian localization.
  • Added Spanish localization.
  • Cleaned up the French localization.
  • Added a alias loop check for the folder parsing.
  • Removed the ability to add / as a shared folder.
  • Added a start-up check for / as a saved folder. This was causing the beachball hangs on launch.
  • Fixed the root folder to not show Music when music sharing is off.
  • Fixed a crash due to incorrect request counts.
  • Fixed a deadlock that could cause Rivet to lock-up during streaming.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur during streaming of pictures.
System Requirements Requires Mac OS X 10.5 or newer. Networked XBox 360 or PS3. iTunes required for music sharing. Mac OS X Universal
Music and video purchased through the iTunes Music Store are not supported due to Digital Rights Management (DRM) used in them. iTunes Plus (DRM-free) music is supported on the PS3, but Microsoft (currently) prevents it from playing back properly on the Xbox 360.
Mini Windows

About Rivet

Rivet allows you to access your digital life on your Xbox 360 and PS3. Browse, play, and view all of your pictures, movies, and video through the Xbox 360 and PS3's media player right in your living room.

Rivet will automatically load and give you full access to your iTunes music, iPhoto photographs, Aperture photographs, and any video or picture folder that you wish to share.


Rivet Features

  • Music streaming - Listen to your iTunes music library through your stereo system and while playing games.
  • Video streaming - No need to let your big screen TV go to waste because your video files are all on your Mac. Stream them over to it and fully enjoy them in the comfort of your couch.
  • Photo streaming - View all of your photos right on your TV. It's vacation slides for the 21st century. Your family and friends won't be able to get enough! You can share photos from both your iPhoto or Aperture libraries and from folders on your hard drive.
  • Organize your media - Every movie or photo folder that you share is exactly replicated on your Xbox 360 and PS3. Organize them into subfolders by TV show, genre, or whatever you want. The entire folder structure will be there. No more scrolling through a huge, flat list.
  • Auto media updating - Add, delete, or move your media all you want. The changes will automatically appear on your Xbox 360 and PS3.
  • Format support - If your Xbox 360 or PS3 can play it, Rivet can handle it. Supported formats include: AAC, MP3, WMA, H.264, DIVX, AVI, WMV, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, RAW, TIFF, PSD, PDF, and more.