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I've got a Powerbook G4 and a homebuilt PC and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for patching the sound output of my Mac to the PC's.

In an effort to integrate all of the machines in my life (and to conserve my sparce dorm space) I've been running my PC through Microsoft's Remote Desktop, which, surprisingly, comes in a very convienient, stable, and free Mac version, and so far I'm very happy with the results and the extra desk space. The only reason I really keep the PC around is for the occasional Windows program and because I've got some PCI audio hardware that I use for recording and high quality playback through some studio monitors. Plus, I like to keep AIM running but don't want to keep the Powerbook on 24/7.

Anyway, it works really well with iTunes sharing, letting me play and control the PC running files off my Mac, but what I'd really like to be able to do it just patch the Mac's sound output to the PC's over the network. This way I could play games and movies on my Mac through the speakers without the ridiculous hassle of reconnecting everything every time I change systems. Any suggestions?