haha sorry this is the only part that confuses me:

Windows

Download the installer (Updated 2010-06-13). Install and start the server from the start menu. Then select Configure server from the menu to configure it.

and this

Just point your browser to http://localhost:1978 and add your media under settings. If you don't see the Update collection button, please make sure that both ffmpeg and VLC paths are correct.

which browser? Sometimes idk I should be doing something on my desktop or N900. I'm using W7. I'm just trying to stream movies from my desktop to my N900 where ever I am in the world. I haven't done anything but install Knots 2 on my PC and N900 and VLC media player on my PC. Haven't achieved anything yet