So I have a Windows Home Server, I have Expressions Encoder, and I can program c# fairly quickly.  What do all 3 of these have in common?  The soon to be all time, best WHS plugin ... ever.

I found out I can use Encoder though command line.  I can write a simple folder watching utility to kick off an encode whenever it sees a movie file my 360 can't natively play.

Those with MSDN or MSDNAA account should have access to Encoder too.  I actually played with it today and was rather surprised at how easy it was to use too.

Few minutes for the app, figure 30 minutes to nail the syntax for Encoder, another 30 for figuring out how to do a WHS plugin and I'm good to go.