How would I make a home media server with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?

The image has my computers stats. I want to make a home media server that would allow me to stream videos, music and files to other computers on the same network. Not just Ubuntu computers, but Windows PCs, iPhones and Android phones. Is this possible? And if so, how would I go about doing it? I know some basic C++ and HTML, but other then that, I'm a complete n00b. Thank you ahead of time for your answers. And in case you can't see the image, the specs are:

Memory = 3.8 GiB
Processor = Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4300 @ 2.10GHz x 2
Graphics = AMD
OS Type = 64-bit
Disk = 310.8 GB
How would I make a home media server with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Use Plex. Its available in the Software Center.

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