Re: [slim] Rhapsody + Squeezebox = Endless Frustration
Have you tried increasing the radio buffer and timeout times (Settings Network)? -- smc2911 smc2911's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42501 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver seems to break albums by genre
hi jezbo! i find this issue also mightily irritating, so i opened an enhancement request in bugzilla at: http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=6208 if you are in the same camp, you may want to vote for the enhancement. more votes = more people want this = higher likelyhood of it being implemented! ;-) -- dcote dcote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42341 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announce: Album Catalog Creator for SlimServer
Frank and Schatzy, I have changed the login for squeezecenter to use a login that has the drives mappedall working now...many thanks -- MuckleEck Alasdair 3 SB3s - AudioEngine 2 - Cambridge Audio 640R - Mordaunt Short MuckleEck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11301 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wierd order in Artist List
BigTony;260699 Wrote: edit: ARTISTSORT Ylan, Bob edit: ARTISTSORT Yoni Mitchell Sure you don't have Yeil Young or Yrank Zappa?... that would make them in alphabetical order. -- Khuli http://www.last.fm/user/khuli Khuli's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=851 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42484 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: Special Characters like #345; and
What version are you using ? This bug was fixed in 6.5.4 http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2475 -- y360 y360's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10150 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42512 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] U.S. Broadband Users Beware
thanx for the heads up! luckily for us in germany, consumer protection laws wont allow fair use, because fair use is not defined, and it is therefore unclear what you are buying. our ISPs either provide *un-*limited (true flatrate) OR the bandwidth/GB limit must be specified. unfortunately, this is not true for other EU-countries, such as austria... :-( -- dcote dcote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42424 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] YAC2slim
Hi all, I just installed this plugin but don't get it working. Running SlimServer Version: 6.5.4 - 12568 On Windows XP SP2 I've followed the instuctions in the README.txt I do get an entry for every call in the yac-log.txt, so I don't know if the YacLogViewer.exe is ever processed? I tried to run it manually but nothing happens! So is anybody running this plugin on the latest version slimserver? Micke P -- cnsmipe cnsmipe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10602 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42528 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 freezes while synchronzied
thanks guys - i appreciate your taking time with an (almost) *deprecated* product (SS 6.x). in the meanwhile, i discovered some similarities with other squeezbox stops threads: the boxes usually stop at -0:00 seconds, or the equivalent total song time. and they stop at the END of the current song, not at the beginning of the next song. (so do mine) this symptom has shown up in other threads. while their SBs did not appear to by synched, there did not seem to be any explanation and/or solution for it anywhere either. but mark, you could be right too: i found out that my playlists seem to contain some kind of junk(?). my mood groovy playlist (~750 tracks) originally was ~85Kbyte large. didnt think anything of it, until i mistakenly re-saved it from inside winamp and it shrunk to 14Kbyte (still had ~750 tracks)! seems to be the tool i use to develop the playlists (it is personal playlist manager plugin for winamp), always adds some stuff to the file, which is invisible. (at least in notepad and winamp). maybe that junk is buggering up SS... i will do some testing with the new cleaned up versions of my playlists and report back. -- dcote dcote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41793 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
it uses this processor: 1.2GHz Fanless VIA C7 nanoBGA2 Processor I'm using a 1GHz Version of the C3. It's running SC7 very fine. -- Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
Hi all, before laying my cash on the line, just wanted to glean the learned opinon of the Slimdevices Fora! I am building a new home server - there are some very specific things it *must* be: 1) Rack mountable 2) Fanless - and I mean completely not even a PSU fan! 3) Running Linux 4) Not a NAS device - I use it for other stuff too (eg home automation/web server) So I have been looking around and like the idea of the self build yet again - those Hush PC's can fit the bill, but the cost is astronomical! I have found this little Mini-ITX board: http://www.icp-epia.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProdproductId=88 it uses this processor: 1.2GHz Fanless VIA C7 nanoBGA2 Processor I will load it up with the max (1gig) of RAM. Will SC7 laugh at the spec?? All thoughts welcome! Thanks, Nic -- DrNic DrNic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=92 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
I think you'll be laughing: it should run fine. You might find that the initial scanning of your music library will be slower than on on a higher spec machine, but once that's done I think you'll be good to go. -- smc2911 smc2911's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
If you want it really quiet, you'll probably need to go for 2.5 HDs too - I've found the 3.5 ones are generally too noisy in a fanless system. -- Patrick Dixon www.at-tunes.co.uk Patrick Dixon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=90 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
Thanks guys! Also cheers for the warning on the 3.5 drives Patrick, I have a few spare 3.5 drives so will try those first - if no joy then may have to try your suggestion... TC Nic -- DrNic DrNic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=92 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Duet only with MP3Tunes
My premium trial is about to expire for mp3tunes and now I'm trying to work out what exactly is the value of the premium service. Rhapsody, Pandora I can understand, but mp3tunes on the SB allows me (for a price) to stream music that I already have locally on the SC. Am I missing something here? -- smc2911 smc2911's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42310 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
DrNic;260974 Wrote: I have found this little Mini-ITX board: http://www.icp-epia.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProdproductId=88 it uses this processor: 1.2GHz Fanless VIA C7 nanoBGA2 Processor I will load it up with the max (1gig) of RAM. Will SC7 laugh at the spec?? I'm using that exact board with 1 GB RAM to run SC7, and it performs adequately. I also use it as a NAS with a hardware RAID controller. While testing early releases of SC7 I left SS6 alone on the VIA and ran SC7 on a Mac mini with a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo. As you would expect it was much much faster, even accessing the music files on the VIA NAS over the network. I've since upgraded the VIA box to SC7 but I do miss the speed of the mini. -- dem Dave dem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2504 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 freezes while synchronzied
I tested the last bit of the synch jigsaw over the weekend. SC7 with Softsqueeze 3.6 I had 2 players (SB3/Softsqueeze) in synch for hours and they stayed absolutely rock solid. Fantastic. I then joined my SB2 to the group. It has a borderline wireless signal, usually around 50%, and again no problems. -- oreillymj oreillymj's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=699 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41793 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
I have read here and there that Squeezebox also acts as wireless bridge. I did a quick test last evening without luck. When I connected my music server to an SB3 it failed to aquire an IP address on boot. The DHCP server did not log any attempts either. The SB3 unix is connected to a Linksys WRT54G with WPA, but the Linksys unit is not the DHCP server itself. The WRT54G is connected to a regular wired 3com router with an embedded DHCP server. Is it worth examining a bit more or is this a dead end? Would it help with a fixed IP? I do not quite remember now, but I think the firmware version is 81. -- Espen Espen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15057 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Unending trouble with Wake on LAN
This looks like something I had on my machine (xp). Solution was that the nic settings WOL _and_ WakeOnMagicPacket cause this to happen. Switch Magic Packet to off (start-Settings-Network Connection - Lan Connection Settings - Properties - Configure) and restart connection. Note: different Nics have different settings. Works for me. -- Nazz Nazz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8972 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41129 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] TinyAmp S30 amplifier the perfect companion Squeezebox ?
EnochLight;260763 Wrote: Woah - seriously? That's $267 USD and *WAY* overpriced for a 35 watt amp. Forget it! Most European products will seem very expensive to Americans right now, just as US stuff seems incredibly cheap to us. It's not a function of this manufacturer setting high prices, but that local pricing seems high to you because of the current exchange rate. I don't imagine they expect to sell many in the US. -- Fifer Fifer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=639 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42445 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
It works great, I use it a lot. You need to make sure of a few things: Use a crossover cable (unless the NIC on the server is auto-sensing) Make sure bridging is enabled - go back through network setup with the server connected via ethernet and you will see the option to enable it. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] TinyAmp S30 amplifier the perfect companion Squeezebox ?
I just bought the new iteration of the T-amp for $65. Somewhat louder than the old one, same great sound quality and lousy build quality :) But it works great for small speakers small rooms, and you can't beat the price. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42445 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! -- Bily Bily's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15138 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
Bily;261020 Wrote: I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! Do you think there are any customers -not- like us, people without any Squeezboxes who want to buy just the remote? -- dem Dave dem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2504 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
One quick question Does the new Squeezebox Duet support podcast and playlist that I created in itunes? And if it does will things such as playcounts be imported to the duet and remembered by itunes while using the duet? Can`t wait to buy one. Soon I hope? -- Bay City Bay City's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15076 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
Bay City;261030 Wrote: One quick question Does the new Squeezebox Duet support podcast and playlist that I created in itunes? And if it does will things such as playcounts be imported to the duet and remembered by itunes while using the duet? Can`t wait to buy one. Soon I hope? The Duet Receiver works identicle to a regular Squeezebox... minus the display. So yeah, iTunes playlists and podcasts can be played back fine. I don't think it does playcounts or ratings, but I could be wrong. -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Duet only with MP3Tunes
No - but you can use you Squeezebox without a PC with the premium service. I'm also considering buying a cheap mini-itx if I wan't to go the Duet way, I guess that a NAS is not flexible enough. And When I fiorst read about MP3Tunes I didn't see that you have to pay for the extra Squeeze feature. -- Kim.T Kim.T's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15059 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42310 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
I do not understand why a playlist-only scan should require a cleanup of the database. I have been asked not to discuss this in the bug tracker; apparently extremely long, potentially unnecessary scanning is not considered a bug. (Possibly it's a feature?) My comments from bug 6308 are listed below: * I have four playlists. The scan of those playlists finishes in 28 seconds. I am then forced to sit through: Merge Various Artists (1547 of them), takes 5:04 Database Cleanup #1 (31782), takes 1:34 Database Cleanup #2, might have finished in 2 minutes or so, hard to tell. So basically 9 minutes to scan my four playlists, with a lot of scans I didn't ask for. * At the risk of trying your patience, can you explain to me why doing the playlist checks you mention should require [the above listed scans] . . . From the outside, I would have thought that a user-initiated playlist-only scan would have meant something like this: I have created this playlist. Please add it to your list of playlists. It apparently also seems to mean: Please make sure every song in the playlist is present in the database so you can play it. which is fine, but I would not have thought it _also_ meant and while you're at it, conduct an eight minute cleanup of my database. and I'm not completely sure why it should have to mean that. Especially when those other database cleanup scans take place AFTER the playlist scan (if the messages to the user are to be believed), meaning that the playlist scan doesn't even benefit from scanning a newly clean database, if that was supposed to be the point. * Any help appreciated. I cannot see how these additional database scans and cleanups could under any condition be considered necessary. If you want a full database cleanup, then do a full scan! If you've added new music, do a full scan! (Or a new music scan.) But if I just want to create a playlist and add it to my list of playlists, that process should not require anything beyond checking to make sure that the playlist entries are in the database -- should it? -- smr888 smr888's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
If a playlist contains items which are not in your database, the playlist scan adds them to the database. This is probably why a cleanup is required. -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
Nope, that is not it. I took an existing playlist, whose entries were already all in the database, chopped it down to four songs, saved it under a different name, and requested a playlist-only scan. The playlist portion, as usual, took about 30 seconds. Now it is running Merge Various Artists -- 1:38 Now it is doing the database cleanups, which will take another five minutes or so. Is this really necessary? -- smr888 smr888's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: Special Characters like #345; and
Then it didn't stay fixed. My experience has been that it never was fully fixed. See thread http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42431 for links to test files that demonstrate this problem on linux filesystems. -- gharris999 gharris999's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=115 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42512 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
On 21-Jan-08, at 8:25 AM, smr888 wrote: Is this really necessary? for the time being, yes it is. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
Andy, I have exactly the same experience as the OP. My system does a full clear and rescan at 4am and I have not added any music today. I use MusicIP, but no changes to the database/cache there either. I also get 2 database cleanups on a playlist only scan as follows (c/p): -Playlist Scan ( of ) Complete 00:00:03 Merge Various Artists (0 of 0) Complete 00:00:13 Database Cleanup #1 (0 of 0) Complete 00:00:20 Database Cleanup #2 (0 of ) Complete 00:00:17 Database Optimize (0 of ) Complete 00:00:14 SqueezeCenter has finished scanning your music collection.Total Time:00:01:07- It's not an issue for me because the scans are done pretty quickly (my playlists are short), but I don't think it can be as a result of new music needing to be added to the database. -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Recommend Media Player for Mac Leopard ?
Im playing with a new macbook and I wanted to move some music files on it for a trip. Are there any third party media players that run on mac that can play flac? -- JimB JimB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42545 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Recommend Media Player for Mac Leopard ?
Hello, sbooth.org has two programs which will play FLAC. I tried to get you a link, but I can't seem to open sbooth.org from work. So here is a couple links from versiontracker.com Play - http://versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32439 Cog - http://versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/26983 Mark -- yooper yooper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8835 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42545 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Duet compared to Squeezebox
hello All, I do not think I really understood what's behind Duet. Is it just a different way to manage the music library, moving the display from the receiver to the remote? How does the sound compare? Any improvements over dear old SB? New features? thanks for your time, -Gian -- gian gian's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6702 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Windows Home Server (search problem)
Can I run Slimserver on a Windows Home Server? Sorry if this has been answered but I tried to search and I got this error: Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 8388608 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 1024 bytes) in /www/forums.slimdevices.com/search.php on line 842 -- phicar2 phicar2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2146 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42549 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Windows Home Server (search problem)
Short answer is yes you can, (no direct experience, but there are plenty of threads about it). Try 'this' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/search.php?searchid=942506) search to get you started. If you have problems with the forum search, try doing a site specific search in Google like 'this' (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=%22windows+home+server%22+OR+%22whs%22+site:http://forums.slimdevices.comhl=enstart=10sa=N). Usually works where the forums search doesn't. -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42549 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
dem;261001 Wrote: I'm using that exact board with 1 GB RAM to run SC7, and it performs adequately. I also use it as a NAS with a hardware RAID controller. While testing early releases of SC7 I left SS6 alone on the VIA and ran SC7 on a Mac mini with a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo. As you would expect it was much much faster, even accessing the music files on the VIA NAS over the network. I've since upgraded the VIA box to SC7 but I do miss the speed of the mini. Interesting, Dave. Thanks! Does this lack of speed relate to using the web browser or the SB3 interface itself? I'm not too bothered about the web interface as this is something I rarely use. Nic -- DrNic DrNic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=92 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Duet compared to Squeezebox
I read on the web it's been backdoored by the NSA and checksums all your files for comparison against a list illegal rips. Any hits get reported to the RIAA used a 'stealth' protocol that can get through firewalls. Of course, it could be just an urban myth. -- amcluesent amcluesent's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10286 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Duet compared to Squeezebox
gian;261083 Wrote: hello All, I do not think I really understood what's behind Duet. Is it just a different way to manage the music library, moving the display from the receiver to the remote? How does the sound compare? Any improvements over dear old SB? New features? thanks for your time, -Gian The duet is two things, the receiver and the controller. The receiver is basically an SB3 with no screen, pretty much everything else is the same. The controller is however all new, and is best compared to the Sonos remote - although it's better than that ;) -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
for the time being, yes it is. This is the second unhelpful response you've given me, kdf. Would you please not respond to me if you don't have something useful to say? I'd appreciate it. Your responses make me want to stop reporting bugs, and if that is your intention, you are succeeding admirably. -- smr888 smr888's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Duet compared to Squeezebox
@gian - try the sticky thread above - it should answer many of your questions: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 @amcluesent - lol... -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Windows Home Server (search problem)
There's also a bunch of threads related to WHS in the third party hardware forum. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42549 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
for the time being, yes it is. This is the second unhelpful response you've given me, kdf. I'm sorry you feel that way. However, it was intended as a very simple response to a simple question. The process is there for many reasons. Every check through playlists involves gathering new data (even if the data is already in the database), which then needs post-scan processing to sort out where it fits into the database. In time, we may work out ways to get rid of post scan, but for now it's necessary. It isn't always about NEW data, but doing as good a job as possible to match the playlist information with all that has been done to organise the metadata for the tracks referenced. In many aspects, it's similar to a check new and changed scan, but in this case only the files listed in playlists and the playlists themselves, instead of the whole library. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
Thank you. Obviously there is more to the process than is dreamt of in my philosophy. -- smr888 smr888's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
Thanks. Works as it should. Had not noticed the bridge option in the setup menu before. -- Espen Espen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15057 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
Thank you. Obviously there is more to the process than is dreamt of in my philosophy. If it helps, I believe the idea is that it should make db access cleaner, faster and more stable later on. What I don't know offhand is what the specifics are of phase '1' and '2'. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
Espen;261108 Wrote: Thanks. Works as it should. Had not noticed the bridge option in the setup menu before. The option is only offered if you choose wireless setup AND an ethernet link is detected. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Duet compared to Squeezebox
gian;261083 Wrote: How does the sound compare? The analog output sounded about the same as an SB3 in a quick A/B on my system, even though the SB3 had the advantage of a Cardas RCA that cost 10x as much as the one hooked to the Duet Receiver. They were close enough that I can be confident I'd fail a blind test. The digital output should be the same as the SB3, so if you're using a digital AV receiver or external DAC there won't be a difference. -- Skunk http://www.last.fm/user/TheSkunk/ Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
DrNic;261096 Wrote: Does this lack of speed relate to using the web browser or the SB3 interface itself? I'm not too bothered about the web interface as this is something I rarely use. Yes, that's where I notice it most. Rescans take maybe 4 times longer, too. -- dem Dave dem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2504 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Duet compared to Squeezebox
amcluesent;261095 Wrote: Of course, it could be just an urban myth.or just sh*te :D Where did you read this? -- bonze TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3 - SqueezeCenter Version: 7.0 - 16430 - Windows Server 2003 - EN - cp1252 3 x wireless SB3 Duet on order :) bonze's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6150 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Windows Home Server (search problem)
Yes you can that's exactly what I'm doing here. There isn't a WHS installer for it though. Just copy the windows package to the server and run the installer using the admin login. If the WHS is headless then use the remote desktop to log in. You can set the music directory either using the d:\music format or you can also use the UNC share notation //servername/music both work. -- Zaragon Zaragon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14577 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42549 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
Those aren't additional scans. They're phases of the scanning process. Are they necessary when no new tracks have been added to the database? Probably not all of them. That could be raised as a bug or enhancement request. Lots of room for optimization. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Remote access to slim server?
I want to access my OS X installed Slimserver at work. I have opened the ports I need to open, and know the web interface is accessible from outside my router. I have also tried the latest version of Softsqueeze, but it simply disconnects from my Slimserver continually. Any other options? (I have tried searching for remote access in the forums, but for some reason this search string makes the forum search go blank ...) -- oivindi oivindi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42552 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Question About Music Not Showing Up in Slimserver
Check that you aren't ripping with iTunes with copy protection turned on. If you are you are DRM'ing the files which Slim Server ignores as it can't play them. The PC can because it uses iTunes which understands its own DRM. -- Zaragon Zaragon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14577 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Remote access to slim server?
Any other options? http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?ConnectingRemotely Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
Lots of room for optimization. Optimisation is an ingoing process, and not applicable as a bug report unless there is a specific benchmark to be achieved. A goal without a specific, measurable result is of dubious value. The optimise process is simply a call for mysql to optimise the tables. Even with no 'new data', there is manipulation. I would also be curious as to how much activity the db is seeing not from scans, but from general use: ratings updates, play counts, this-party plugin activity etc. All of these would have an effect on the db and may play into the time taken for mysql to OPTIMIZE TABLE tracks; However, as a fun investigation, try making schema_optimize.sql an empty file and see what happens. It should certainly save time, but the result on the db would probably depend on the contents of the db. This sql file not only optimises tables, but rebuilds the contributor_albums in response to bug 4882. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
dem;261117 Wrote: Yes, that's where I notice it most. Rescans take maybe 4 times longer, too. May I ask one last thing Dave? You running Winblows or Linux on the server? Thanks again Nic -- DrNic DrNic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=92 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
I tried to raise this as a bug (that is, to discuss it within an already reported bug, 6308, that was similar to what I was commenting on) and was told to discuss enhancements and the implementation out here in the forums . . . -- smr888 smr888's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
DrNic;261174 Wrote: May I ask one last thing Dave? You running Winblows or Linux on the server? Linux, Fedora Core 5. -- dem Dave dem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2504 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
kdf;261169 Wrote: Optimisation is an ingoing process, and not applicable as a bug report unless there is a specific benchmark to be achieved. A goal without a specific, measurable result is of dubious value. Not really, but you're entitled to your opinion. If the server is doing A and B and C and D, while B, C and D are unnecessary in some cases, and taking 80% of the time required, then requesting that those processes be eliminated would seem to be a logical request. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
If the server is doing A and B and C and D, while B, C and D are unnecessary in some cases, and taking 80% of the time required, then requesting that those processes be eliminated would seem to be a logical request. Eliminating isn't 'optimising'. Removing an entire process is a specific goal, make it faster' isn't. If you want it removed, you can try this your self as I have described. Feel free to post your results to the already mentioned bug report if you like. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
kdf;261193 Wrote: Eliminating isn't 'optimising'. Tell that to the guy waiting 10 minutes to scan a playlist when it should take 30 seconds. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
kdf;261193 Wrote: Eliminating isn't 'optimising'. Tell that to the guy waiting 10 minutes to scan a playlist when it should take 30 seconds. I'm referring to your choice of word, Jim, not saying elimination doesn't have beneficial effects. Simple elimination, however, isn't the case here, as it is a needed process, and it's far easier to demad change than to implement it (less accountability in the former). I think it would be useful to know why the OP's case seems to take noticeably longer than other posted results, especially given the rather small playlist content. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Remote access to slim server?
Thanks for the reply, but I think I was a bit unclear. Because I want to PLAY my music library at the computer I use at work. I tried streaming through iTunes, but the connection seems notoriously unreliable. Any other suggestions? -- oivindi oivindi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42552 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Album artwork not showing up
Thanks for the tips. I went into advanced settings and added a bunch of alternative file names (lower and upper case initial letters), and now a lot more artwork is showing up. -- snoogly snoogly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9155 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42474 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] U.S. Broadband Users Beware
schatzy;260211 Wrote: The start is here for metered broadband usage. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080117/media_nm/timewarner_internet_dc Edit: Just found http://blogs.computerworld.com/time_warner_tests_internet_caps Streaming Music from you SB to work might be a problem sooner than some of us are willing to think about. I have a better idea, ban Utube and all those other stupid bandwidth hog sites. If they really want to bill for high abusive useage, then put a surcharge on downloading bandwidth hog video files! Time Warner better also wake up because two companies are already selling TV and movie content over the Internet so you no longer need Cable TV. They are going to lose revenue on cable TV and end up with broadband capacity problems! Besides in the end it will come down to the consumer making adjustments and choices. DSL has already found out that one size all you can eat does not work and came up with multiple unlimited packages. Because that is an oxymoron, all that really happened was some consumers felt better paying the price they felt was reasonable. -- iPhone iPhone Last.FM http://www.lastfm.com/user/mePhone Media Room: Transporter, Vandersteen Quatro Signature, Ayre MX-R Mono Blocks, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, VCC-5 Reference Center Channel, four VSM-1 Signatures, Runco 710, RAM Oppo DV970HD, VeraStarr 6.4SE Living Room: Squeezebox 3, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold Bedroom: Squeezebox 3, Thiel 2.3, NAD C370 iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42424 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
DrNic wrote: it *must* be: 1) Rack mountable 2) Fanless - and I mean completely not even a PSU fan! Rack mounted usually means it sucks like a vacuum cleaner. ;) X. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
Peter wrote: DrNic wrote: it *must* be: 1) Rack mountable 2) Fanless - and I mean completely not even a PSU fan! Rack mounted usually means it sucks like a vacuum cleaner. ;) Or a jet at takeoff. Plus they usually draw 10 amps. Rack mount computers are designed to go into co-location centers, which are cold, dark and noisey. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
The original press release mentioned the Duet being available in January for both the USA and Europe. Is this still likely? More importantly, for me, will the Controller be available on it's own at the same time? If not, when am I likely to be able to get my hands on one in the UK? I only ask since having seen the video of the Controller in action I'm now quite impatient to get hold of one. I've pretty much given up using my nokia 770 as I find it too slow, the Controller looks so much more responsive. Thanks Richard -- Richie Richie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=88 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
it's far easier to demad change than to implement it (less accountability in the former). I agree with that. But one should consider the user experience. If a scan is described as playlist-only when it is actually NOT tracks, then playlists, then every other housekeeping task we usually do, it is not well described. Consider further the user preparing for a Christmas party, who is simply trying to get a playlist into SlimServer, and finds himself waiting ten minutes every time he tweaks the playlist and wants to try it again, and you might begin to understand the frustration that this problem engenders. I think it would be useful to know why the OP's case seems to take noticeably longer than other posted results, especially given the rather small playlist content. That is a good question, and I don't know the answer. The other posted result, where the scan phases all took in the tens of seconds, was significantly quicker than mine. Sidhue didn't mention how many tracks he is scanning, though . . . I have something like 31,000, which I take to be a large number. I also have a decently fast machine but by no means a barnburner, and running Win XP, which I believe is probably slower than Unix/Linux for the purpose. I will mention that upping the database cache size from 10,000 to 100,000 seems to have resulted in the time for the subsequent scans being cut to about four minutes from eight, which is nice . . . but it's still a long time to turn around adding a playlist to the system. In addition, one has to be a bytehead to figure out how to increase the cache size. The system ought to prompt the user about resizing its own cache, or do it dynamically, or SOMETHING that isn't require the user to find the proper configuration file and edit it. I still don't completely understand why any further scanning is necessary for a playlist. As a list of tracks, any metadata searches or whatever of the playlists (are there such?) should just look through to the database tracks. I don't know what else you were alluding to when you said: Every check through playlists involves gathering new data (even if the data is already in the database), which then needs post-scan processing to sort out where it fits into the database. . . . It isn't always about NEW data, but doing as good a job as possible to match the playlist information with all that has been done to organise the metadata for the tracks referenced. What is this new data? If the tracks are already in the database, there isn't any new data . . . if they are not, then by all means add them . . . It sounds like the working assumption at design time was that playlists might contain tracks not already in the database, so the scanner had better handle that on the fly by adding them. IF that's correct, I guess it's nice that it does that, but not so nice if it does it to the cost of all the users like myself, who put together playlists in text files based on what's already on the server, and just want to add them to the Slim database. -- smr888 smr888's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Transporter freezing
Over the last couple of weeks since getting my Transporter it has frozen and pressing the standby button has no effect. When this happens web interface and remote control do not respond. I have found the only solution is to power off the Transporter, wait about 30 seconds and then power it back on again. This usually gets it working. I am just a bit concerned that the only way to power off the Transporter is by switching it off at the power socket because like the SqueezeBox it does not have an on/off power switch. Is switching it off at the power socket likely to cause any damage to the internal PSU or other parts of the Transporter. The Transporter and SqueezeBox are the only audio devices I know of that DO NOT have an on/off power switch. -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - BW CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42565 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] TinyAmp S30 amplifier the perfect companion Squeezebox ?
Fifer;261010 Wrote: Most European products will seem very expensive to Americans right now, just as US stuff seems incredibly cheap to us. It's not a function of this manufacturer setting high prices, but that local pricing seems high to you because of the current exchange rate. I don't imagine they expect to sell many in the US. I digress - whether you're in Europe, Asia, or the US - 35 watts is still too little for that kind of price. Exchange rate has nothing to do with an underpowered amp with a price 2X what it should be. That's just product design that is way off the plain of reality. Be that as it may, if they have a lot of sales with it then I'll be happy to be proven wrong. ;-) -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42445 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
Richie;261215 Wrote: The original press release mentioned the Duet being available in January for both the USA and Europe. Is this still likely? I think the current state is a February release, possibly taking pre-orders by the end of January. *crosses fingers* ;-) -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
kdf;261206 Wrote: I'm referring to your choice of word, Jim, not saying elimination doesn't have beneficial effects. If eliminating unnecessary steps in a process is not a form of optimizing that process, then I don't know what is. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Remote access to slim server?
Instead of using iTunes, log on to your server with a web browser. Look for the HELP link and click on that. You should see a link called SoftSqueeze. Click on that and follow the directions to install it on your work computer. Once it's installed you should be able to play your library. In my case, my cable company has issued a DHCP address for my cable modem that COULD change on a regular basis. It usually stays the same for MONTHS at a time, but your mileage may vary. With that in mind, if you have a DHCP address, checking it on a regular basis should help your catch the change when it happens. Once you've got playback happening, make SURE you setup your server to bandwidth limit the connection to your work computer. A 128k stream sounds pretty dang good on a pair of computer speakers and will probably not bottle-neck your OUTBOUND connection from home. -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eric Seaberg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42552 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Forum Search Error
Hello, I've been having this problem for weeks. Everytime I perform a forum search I get internet explorer can't display this web page. I've done many searches in the past. I hate to clear my cookies unless I know that is the problem. Any suggestions? -- DeWayne DeWayne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4345 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Transporter freezing
At a guess, it could be something on your PC/Mac/Linux box feeding your Transporter? Anything changed on that over the last few weeks, ie new virus software, new apps/services installed? -- moley6knipe moley6knipe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10014 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42565 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Forum Search Error
I find using Google with the term site:slimdevices.com to limit the search to slimdevices.com website gives better results for posts older than a couple of days. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Transporter freezing
moley6knipe;261252 Wrote: At a guess, it could be something on your PC/Mac/Linux box feeding your Transporter? Anything changed on that over the last few weeks, ie new virus software, new apps/services installed? I am not so concerned about the actual freezing. It only happens once every couple of days or so. I was more concerned about the effect on the Transporter hardware of actually switching the power socket off and on to reboot the Transporter. Most audio devices have a on/off power switch. Or is the Transporter designed to cope with power being switched off at the power socket? -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - BW CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42565 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes Album Art in SqueezeCenter
I am also curious if there is a PC version that will place the itunes album art in their respective folders. Thanks, DeWayne -- DeWayne DeWayne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4345 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42291 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Question About Music Not Showing Up in Slimserver
I've posted the same question before re my Mac computer and Squeezebox2 with software version 7 and did not receive an answer. I am not using copy protected files but ones I've ripped from my own cd's and downloaded from sites i've purchased them from. -- avta avta's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
Bily;261020 Wrote: I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! If that is the case, then simply pick up a Nokia 770 on eBay... Not the same performance, but you do save about $130... I think the price of the controller is right on target! You can buy additional regular remotes for $19.99. The controller is a luxury item that nobody needs. I'm s happy that they made this item available! At $299 it is really affordable. (I'd hate spending close to $200 on a Nokia 770 that would still require a lot of my time for tweaking, yet, in the end the 770 would never work as well as a dedicated device like the controller will). Peter -- pnielsen pnielsen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11801 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
seanadams;261109 Wrote: The option is only offered if you choose wireless setup AND an ethernet link is detected. Aha, that's the trick. From a newbie here, this should be in the manual. -- bulletmark bulletmark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15014 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
Bily;261020 Wrote: I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! If that is the case, then simply pick up a Nokia 770 on eBay... Not the same performance, but you do save about $130... I think the price of the controller is right on target! You can buy additional regular remotes for $19.99. The controller is a luxury item that no Squeezebox/Transporter owner really needs. (Receiver owners will need one, but that's not part of this conversation). I'm s happy that they made this item available! At $299 it is really affordable. (I'd hate spending close to $200 on a Nokia 770 that will still require a lot of my time for tweaking, yet, in the end the 770 would never work as well as a dedicated device like the controller will). Peter -- pnielsen pnielsen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11801 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
Ripcaster in the UK have priced the controller and receiver separately. https://www.ripcaster.co.uk/node/282 -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
kdf;261206 Wrote: I'm referring to your choice of word, Jim, not saying elimination doesn't have beneficial effects. If eliminating unnecessary steps in a process is not a form of optimizing that process, then I don't know what is. Only if it does any good. Premature optimisation...etc etc. You can always ask Dean for the full quote. I'm not going to continue debating with an oversimplification. Please feel free to discuss real details at any time. Anyway, I'm probably not the one you really want to discuss this with anyway. I'm likely not going to be the one to spend time testing, debugging or fixing anything in the area any time soon. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
Pat Farrell;261216 Wrote: Peter wrote: DrNic wrote: it *must* be: 1) Rack mountable 2) Fanless - and I mean completely not even a PSU fan! Rack mounted usually means it sucks like a vacuum cleaner. ;) Or a jet at takeoff. Plus they usually draw 10 amps. Rack mount computers are designed to go into co-location centers, which are cold, dark and noisey. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ Sorry guys, but you are slightly off the mark there...! The link provided in my OP is one of many places that can supply *silent* rack mount cases (ie they have an AC-DC converter that is fanless), the motherboard stated is also fanless. The only noise generating part will be the hard-drives - and I will mount these in acoustic frames. They also can idle at around 14 Watts. Neither the jet nor power hungry beasts we all know exist. Pat's experience is no doubt drawn from his very apparent expertise (nice web site BTW Pat!) in the electronics industry - but I fear this might not include noise critical environment deployment experience!! In the medical field, we have been taken over as expected by computers, and my passive/active IR navigation systems run silent - save for the drives!! Thanks for all the info peeps!!! Nic -- DrNic DrNic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=92 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
DrNic wrote: fanless), the motherboard stated is also fanless. The only noise generating part will be the hard-drives The hot trick these days is solid state drives. They have no moving parts and are dead silent. Plus they are much more green. Sadly, they cost much more green too. Pat's experience is no doubt drawn from his very apparent expertise in the electronics industry - but I fear this might not include noise critical For sure. co-lo sites have critical power, network and physical security. But they are not friendly places for humans. Pat -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
Actually, thinking about it, scratch that suggestion of mine above. Rather than fix the manual, why not fix the software so that it asks the question whether the wired ethernet is active or not? Surely that is simpler for all? Then you won't have newbies like me wondering why the hell the question was not presented and spending ages looking for it around the menus and then finally finding the answer in the depths of these forums. After all, most aren't like me ... they don't actually read the manual at all. -- bulletmark bulletmark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15014 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
Pat Farrell;261288 Wrote: But they are not friendly places for humans. The drive for silence is based on the necessity to place the server under our stairs - having recently wired the house (CAT6), the old position in the study doesn't quite fit in with the grand scheme of things!! As for surgical nav systems- I know many fellow cutters who feel they are not friendly places for humans either!! LOL TC Nic -- DrNic DrNic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=92 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Wireless Signal with (2) Squeezebox V1s
Howdy all! Sorry that I havent spent any time on this forum - and now I come begging for help. I have had a Squeezebox Version 1 for for a few years now and I love it. I recently bought another Version 1 one from eBay and I seem to have an issue. With my first Squeezebox, I get great signal strength - 78-85%. It is located 1 floor below my wireless router (Linksys WR54G) The new one that I bought will not get above 10% strength, even with it located in the same room as the router. Both are at firmware version 40 and I am running a semi recent build of SS 6.5.5 (It seems to wreak havoc when I try to play my FLAC files also. Really stutters because of the low strength) My firewall is setup to allow all trafic from the IP address range that I allow DHCP on the router to assign. My other devices on the network seem to be just fine. (2 laptops - one with built in wireless card one with a Belkin PCMCIA card wireless G. A desktop Dell machine using a USB Belkin wirelessG adaptor. A Nintendo Wii -- anyhow a bunch of stuff that is working just fine) It sounds like it would be a Squeezebox issue, and if that is the case - does anyone have any idea as to how I may remedy? (Even if it's not a SB problem - any advice would be appreciated) Again, thanks for taking the time to read this. And thanks in advance for any advice. Buck -- buck I have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I am all out of bubblegum - Rowdy Roddy Piper as John Nada in They Live buck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1599 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42571 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Home Server - Will it Run SC7?
Why the need for a rackmount chassis? I would assume you're not planning on placing it in rack or cabinet unless you have other rackmount equipment. I'd be leery of building a computer in a rackmount chassis with no fans. Even if the PSU and the CPU can get by, the hard drive may not. Cram it all into a tiny space and you're asking for heat related problems. I've seen some rackmount chassis that were fanless, but they're generally intended for building things like routers and firewalls with either solid state drives or very little disk activity. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42527 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
One possible reason not to always ask it is because I'm guessing that most people do not use this feature, and it may even confuse some people who do not know what it means. SD may figure that anyone who understands the feature will be sufficiently motivated to research how to set it up. That said, if it's not in the manual, it would be nice to have it in there. I've never read my manual, so I'm not sure what's in there. :) On Jan 21, 2008 5:54 PM, bulletmark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, thinking about it, scratch that suggestion of mine above. Rather than fix the manual, why not fix the software so that it asks the question whether the wired ethernet is active or not? Surely that is simpler for all? Then you won't have newbies like me wondering why the hell the question was not presented and spending ages looking for it around the menus and then finally finding the answer in the depths of these forums. After all, most aren't like me ... they don't actually read the manual at all. -- bulletmark bulletmark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15014 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless bridge? Does it work?
Mitch Harding;261302 Wrote: One possible reason not to always ask it is because I'm guessing that most people do not use this feature, and it may even confuse some people who do not know what it means. SD may figure that anyone who understands the feature will be sufficiently motivated to research how to set it up. C'mon, with all the other complicated network questions in there, is one more really going to make much difference? Also, to somebody sufficiently unmotivated to understand what that last question means, then is it really going to matter which way he answers it anyhow? And yes, certainly at the end of the day, somebody like me shouldn't have to scratch his head and go to the forums to find the simple answer. -- bulletmark bulletmark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15014 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42534 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Forum Search Error
DeWayne;261251 Wrote: Hello, I've been having this problem for weeks. Everytime I perform a forum search I get internet explorer can't display this web page. I've done many searches in the past. I hate to clear my cookies unless I know that is the problem. Any suggestions? Same here. It seems to appear when you use multiple search terms where one term may be common. Like Windows, or Server ... -- Aesculus Chris Aesculus's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14876 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Remote access to slim server?
eric's advice is spot on. I would add simply that if you're going to access your music remotely regularly then you should set yourself up with a dynamic (i.e. non-changing) web address for your slim server computer. i have an account with dyndns.com. it's free and after you set it up, you will forever after have one non-changing web address to refer to when you want to listen to your music. good luck. -- exile exile's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4579 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42552 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Forum Search Error
I too get this problem sometimes when trying to search in the forums, and sometimes (at least twice that I remember) I've had a memory php error or something like that, don't remember the error very well. -- pichonCalavera *rip* (eac) *convert* (flac) *tag* (musicbrainz) *normalize* (replaygain/foobar2000) *albumart* (winamp) *transport* (winscp) *store* (debian) *rescan* (slimserver) *play* (squeezebox) *hear* (sennheiser) *scrooble* (last.fm) *enjoy* (me :) pichonCalavera's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13068 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Help with Annoying Message in Squeeze Box
Hi, I just updated my Slim Server to 6.5.4. This server is running on my Infrant ReadyNAS NV device. The new server seems to be running fine, except my squeeze box player now displays the following message all the time: Server can't connect to internet to obtain firmware update I couldn't figure out what the problem is. Can someone please help me get rid this annoying message on my squeeze box? Thanks very much. -- xcool xcool's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42576 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why does a playlist-only scan require a full database cleanup?
smr smr888 writes: Consider further the user preparing for a Christmas party, who is simply trying to get a playlist into SlimServer, and finds himself waiting ten minutes every time he tweaks the playlist and wants to try it again, and you might begin to understand the frustration that this problem engenders. Using playlists is very clunky right now. Just the fact that you have to go select rescan playlists as you make changes makes it a pain. Look at the timestamps, if the file changed, re-read it. Of course you cannot do that today if the playlist scan takes 2-10 minutes. But if the server is smart about only running those extra steps when a library change is detected that could effect the result, and doesn't re-scan playlist files whose timestamp is unchanged, and only re-scans lazily as you browse into a playlist, it should be completely seamless. greg ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
