[slim] Re: Introducing..... me!
Hallo erland >Do you want a device driver because you think there would be less bugs in a system that consisted of a completely newly written device driver + an external application not written by Logitech ? >Or do you really want the device driver for the functionality ? I would like to be able to use Slimbox as a (high quality) remote soundcard. The beauty of device driver concept (if the implementation is high quality) is that it would allow the use of any software. Basic integration would just stream the sound, while advanced integration would also support the display >The reason I'm asking is because newly written code often has more bugs in it than old code and this is especially true if code from different companies shall collaborate. I am not a developer, as a user this waht I would like to have. >I'm not arguing that a device driver is wrong, I'm just checking that you want it for the right reason. > >The problem with slimserver is that the environment it runs in can be completely different. >- Some people uses MP3 files some other people uses FLAC files. >- Some uses iTunes or MusicIP plugins for scanning files and some uses the native scanning mechanism builtin in slimserver. >- Different software is used for tagging music files. >- Some people knows what tags are other have no idea what a tag is >- Slimserver runs on different operating systems. >- People are having different type of networks, some wireless some wired. >- Some people are running slimserver on servers, some are running it on the desktop where new games and other applications are installed every week. >- Sound quality is number one priority for SlimDevices, while other products might focus more on usability than sound quality. >The problem with this senario is that it is impossible for SlimDevices to test all different configurations without the help of the end users. I know this might sound bad, but we are not talking about Microsoft here we are talking about a quite small company (at least until Logitech bought SlimDevices). I am not blaming SlimDevices, simply noticing the big gap between hardware and software quality. In my opinion the software is not mass market ready and I believe Logitech should address this issue. >I'm running my slimserver on a server and has only been running official releases on it. I have only FLAC music over a wireless network and it has been running for about a year now. I can honestly say that I haven't had a single problem during this time. I know you guys that are having problems might not feel any better because of this, but at least it shows that it can actually work really good. I am also running my slimserver on a linux server, however for my needs and my enviromental feeling, this is an overkill. Aragorn -- Aragorn Aragorn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4229 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31324 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Introducing..... me!
Mr Sinatra, I fully support your position. I have at least three friends who asked me about feedback about my squeezebox. My answer: great hardware, software which is just for jerks that want to spend more time in debugging that playing music. In short - SORRY, BUT I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT - The driver would be a very, very good idea. If this is not possible, a software product (whatever it is) that works and do not introduce more bugs any new release like ss does. My suggestion: you have done your point very clear, probably at Logitech (which does understand consumer business) got it, stop wasting your time arguing with all the attacks to you. Many people in this thread seems do not want to understant it. Probably spending time debugging make their ego feeling good. Aragorn -- Aragorn Aragorn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4229 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31324 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: External Hard Drives -- Most reliable (least likely to fail) brand?
It is not true at all that all the HD are the same in term of reliability. Also between the same brand there is a lot of variability in the MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) between different models. MTBF is rating indicating the expected number of power on hours (POH) before failure will occur. Hard Disk for use on servers have a much higher MTBF, but they are also more expensive. I cannot say which brand is better, but just for fun I have compared two Samsung HD of the same size, one was 330'000 POH and the other 600'000 POH; that mean that one is much likely to fail than the other. The bottom line is: if you want reliability just check the MTBF before you buy, you can always found them in the web site of the manufacturers. If you are unlucky of course your "better" hard disk can fail earlier than another which has a worst MTBF, but on average it does matter. For the same reason it does not make much sense to refer to their own experience with a couple of HD Aragorn -- Aragorn Aragorn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4229 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31321 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideas for Squeezebox 4
ezkcdude, I also believe you are right (and not rude at all). Aragorn -- Aragorn Aragorn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4229 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30399 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideas for Squeezebox 4
I know that a lot of people will disagree, however here are my two desire: First: SB4 should come out in two versions: - Just audio streaming, like today SB3 some more bell and wristles which I don't care about, bigger display, whatever you like - Full version with embedded silent PC. Form-Factor like the transporter. You should be able to manage it just using a web interface, including copying files from whatever place they are into the SB4. In addition basic tag editing functions (supporting the tags used by slimserver)should be included. The software should be resident (let's say in a memory card) and a slot should allow a removable standard PC Hard Disk extension. In short you should be able to buy a box which can be administered by any people without requiring a PHD in computer science. I could then recommend SBx (which I personally like) also to friends. Second: SB4 should appear to iTunes as an output device just like "Apple AirPort Express" does. i.e you connect SB4 in the netword and iTunes show it like an AirPort Express -- Aragorn Aragorn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4229 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30399 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Let's here some suggestions for SlimServer 7
Hi, I believe that before going for new features, it would be more important to: 1) Finishing the specification (the new Wiki SlimServerSpecification is a good start) 2) Establish a set of standard test 3) Run the tests and fix the bug 4) Create a complete documentation and a process that make sure that documentation and releases are always aligned This would be a huhe step forward for us (the customers) Regards Aragorn -- Aragorn Aragorn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4229 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26874 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
