The Roku box is driven directly from iTunes; there is no need to export playlists etc. In fact, the Roku site doesn't even really mention any "server" software of their own. They also claim to be able to play FLAC files, but you have to download SlimServer software - which also works with Roku.
To me, there is no question that the Squeezebox is a superior device, or that SlimServer has capabilities well beyond iTunes. But at the end of the day, the best UI (and marketing) wins. Imagine the possiblities if we had the best box, the best server software, AND a killer UI that could play something besides MP3... It's not too early to think about market dominance. Of course, Roku isn't the threat. Microsoft is. But as Intuit demonstrated with personal finance software, if you're early and build it for the masses, you can win big. -- Mike New _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
