It consists of:
- Linux server scripts to manage and play mp3 tracks
- a Palm remote control application which allows to fully control the mp3 server.

No screen or keyboard needs to be attached to the server. The software has been designed to easily manage thousands of mp3 tracks and it offers the possibility to record CDs and import/export mp3 tracks.

The whole design makes entirely use of standard hardware and free software.

Other features:
- FreeDB (CDDB) support
- Lyrics management
- Web interface
- Networking support
- Synchronization of independent GiantDisc servers.

Update Description:
v1.32 (12/10/03):
- Support for the network attached mp3 streaming client
- Exstreamer

v1.31 (7/17/03):
- Completely redesigned search dialog
- Support for flac lossless audio format

v1.30 (3/17/03):
- Support for TCP/IP communication. This allows to control a GiantDisc server over USB, IRDA, and also wirelessly over Bluetooth, W-LAN or GSM
- ... and many more features ...

v1.20 (12/17/02):
- Support for ogg vorbis audio format
- Enhanced synchronization between two servers

v1.13 (10/30/02):
- Redesign of web interface
- Enhanced batch import of large mp3 repositories

v1.12 (08/07/02):
- LCDproc supported now, which allows to attach a text LCD and a small keypad
- Enhanced CDDB/FreeDB support
- Support for mp3 streams

v1.11 (05/21/02):
- Added function to trim mp3 files

v1.00 (12/14/01):
- The entire sourcecode is now available under GPL
- New random query method added
- Enhanced album query method, which allows to quickly browse through albums that match certain criteria
- Additional shuffle play mode
- Additional playlist dialog with large buttons that can be operated with fingers