Well, I'm neither a perl or vbs wiz so I just have to rely on begging. A
You don't need to be a perl wiz to get this working. I just meant if you
preferred _not_ to install perl and you were a VB wiz, it would be easy to
rewrite it in the language already installed on your system.
Now, if
It complained about these entries:
url text NOT NULL,
multialbumsortkey text,
I changed them as follows:
url varchar(255),
multialbumsortkey varchar(255),
I have no idea if this is going to cause a problem later on, but the
table created successfully, and Slimserver is now working with
Is it possible to connect and disconnect a SqueezeBox from
SqueezeNetwork through the web interface. I know I can control a
connected Squeeze
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Insert the following into C:\program
files\slimserver\server\ir\custom.map under the [common] section
# LastFM skp/love/ban
arrow_right.hold= lastfm_skip
arrow_up.hold = lastfm_love
arrow_down.hold = lastfm_ban
This will allow your remote to do the following lastfm
Thanks! I shall add these notes to my web page.
Don't you have to do
arrow_right = dead
arrow_right.single = whatever arrow_right was before
arrow_right.hold = lastfm_skip
To remove the initial command?
James
NOTICE: If received in
On Feb 13, 2006, at 4:51 PM, Ben Sandee wrote:On 2/13/06, Chuck Pelto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This new version of software to drive my SLIMP3 has SERIOUS issues.First I lost my playlists. Then, I get lists that have as many as 5blank lines between items.How do I get back to the older version that
Craig, James (IT) Wrote:
Thanks! I shall add these notes to my web page.
Don't you have to do
arrow_right = dead
arrow_right.single = whatever arrow_right was before
arrow_right.hold = lastfm_skip
To remove the initial command?
James.
I tried that and if I remember correctly,
The edit playlist function on the web interface apparently operates as
follows. Each time you select an entry, modify it, and press add, the
change is immediately committed. Similarly when you delete an entry.
This is pretty unfriendly in the face of finger fumbles. I've been
maintaining
I have been testing various ways of getting my OLD laptop (166Mhz 80Mb
RAM Toshiba 305CDS) to run as a music player from a remote slimserver.
This is where I am at: I have an XP machine running Slimserver - no
probs. I have a DSL Linux running on the laptop. I can play stuff well
using XMMS and
My config currently is as follows:
slimservercrossover cableSB2(1)802.11GPre-N RouterSB2(2)
My second question was asking if when pushing music SB2(1), will it go all the way to the router and then back via 802.11G, or will it just hit the crossover?
From:Mark Lanctot
Michael Haan Wrote:
My config currently is as follows:
slimservercrossover cableSB2(1)802.11GPre-N
RouterSB2(2)
My second question was asking if when pushing music SB2(1), will it go
all the way to the router and then back via 802.11G, or will it just
hit
In another thread I recently posted, someone suggested
using Predexis MusicMagic Mixer over the slim design software
for playing music to the squeezebox.
Do many of you think this is the best option?
Also, can it be used UNREGISTERED or should it be
REGISTERED for best compatability? I don't
Mac realm. We don't have 'uninstall' as a regular feature. It shows
up now and then as part of a package, but there isn't one in the
SLIMP3 software update.
Delete the preference pane. Install the old one. That should get
you back to the past.
Kevin
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Happiness is being
On 2/13/06, ericj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If there is interest I can post the details, but my purpose was tostart a discussion of such fairly easy, but perhaps not so obvious
Squeezebox Tricks...
Yes, please post details of your Linux solution. It sounds like a great feature.
Thanks,
Hi all
I'm on the verge of ordering my first SB3 (server's built, am now
ripping!) and have been thinking about how to differentiate between my
stuff, my gf's stuff, and the stuff we both have. _'This_thread'
(http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18164)_ seems to be
along the same
OK, I created a new database and changed the table type to MyISAM
instead of the default InnoDB table type, as suggested.
That worked.
Could you tell me the difference between the two in a way a non-DBA can
understand?
Thanks again,
Brett
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Hi guys,
TS-101. There have been some on eBay. Qnap could have shipped us a
small amount of product before the Chinese New Year but it wouldn't
have been nearly enough for us to cover the back orders so we decided
to wait till after the holiday. They are due into us this week/early
next week so
ericj Wrote:
In windows, programs like total recorder can do the same. I store
them in a subdirectory called Broadcasts,
I'm not trying to be a wet blanket, but wouldn't that be copy
infringement?
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The registered version has the API that enables integration with SlimServer.
Basically, this allows you to generate a MusicMagic playlist through the
slim web UI or the remote.
- Original Message -
From: Bart [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com
Sent: Tuesday, February
Could you tell me the difference between the two in a way a non-DBA can
understand?
Hmm... I'm no DBA neither... I think Berkeley offers advanced methods to
protect your data's integrity in complex transactions where several tables
are used. MyISAM on the other hand is said to be very fast
Hi NJ,
I've been using Music Magic with slimserver for a couple of months now and
v. impressed with the results it produces stability ease of use within
slimserver.
If like me you like to hear a mix of your music library (nor random), mmm
produces very nice playlists for your, just pic
I definitely support your request for some sort of
library/collection/profile system.
In particular, I think the idea of defining collections as some of
filtered specification of the entire database of scanned tracks has
quite a bit of merit.
Whether the filter keys of path, user, or some
I think you can use it unregistered for 30 days of unlimited
functionality. It doesn't currently function as a GUI for Slimserver,
but I and others have requested that. What it does best is analyze
your music library and create playlists for you based on tracks you
select. You can choose how
Malor Wrote:
Ok, that's cool, thanks for the reply. If you'd like a beta tester on
squeezeslave, drop me a note at sl_imserv%er at m*al_or.c*_om, less the
punctuation. I have a Linux server, two real Squeezeboxen, and Windows
and a G4 Mac for testing.
Am I correct in reading, from
Ben Sandee Wrote:
On 2/13/06, Chuck Pelto cbpelto (AT) pcisys (DOT) net wrote:
This new version of software to drive my SLIMP3 has SERIOUS issues.
First I lost my playlists. Then, I get lists that have as many as 5
blank lines between items.
How do I get back to the older version
I've been trying out MMM for a week or so. It does a pretty good job of
building playlists, but I can't figure out how to send them to
slimserver. Maybe it's because I'm running slimserver on Linux and MMM
on Windows. Does MMM have to be running on the same machine as
slimserver?
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On 2/14/06, jonheal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wow! You sound like a nice guy!What about the original post should have inspired a 'nice' response? The OP didn't include ANY information about what previous version they were using, what particular problems they were having and also didn't show any
In the UK we have Sky who actively promote their Sky+ box (basically a
underwhelming version of TiVo), TiVo that has a loyal following and
there are many podcasts and 'listen again' opportunities. The BBC is
heavily promoting DAB radios, all of which include a record function. I
use TiVo for
IANAL (i am not a lawyer) but recording for personal use (think of this
as off the air taping) is probably not a problem, and last I looked,
while TIVO annoys networks, it is currently legal. I would be happy
if someone who knew more offered an informed opinion.
Quibbles aside, I'll post
ericj Wrote:
IANAL (i am not a lawyer) but recording for personal use (think of this
as off the air taping) is probably not a problem, and last I looked,
while TIVO annoys networks, it is currently legal. I would be happy
if someone who knew more offered an informed opinion.
Quibbles
rudholm Wrote:
Yes, definitely. Please sell me a remote control with a backlight. I
use my SB mostly in low light and I have to remember where the buttons
are by feel.
...not helped by the remote being almost symetrical, so you continually
have to use the few small clues to make sure you
There is a nifty, free Windows program called Screamer Radio that
features built-in recording of internet radio streams. It comes with a
bunch of station presets, but it's easy to add your own stations.
It does not do timer recording, but it can record continuously and save
each track as a
On Feb 14, 2006, at 10:15 AM, Ben Sandee wrote:
What about the original post should have inspired a 'nice'
response? The OP didn't include ANY information about what
previous version they were using, what particular problems they
were having and also didn't show any real desire to
Quoting Pale Blue Ego [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I've been trying out MMM for a week or so. It does a pretty good job of
building playlists, but I can't figure out how to send them to
slimserver. Maybe it's because I'm running slimserver on Linux and MMM
on Windows. Does MMM have to be running on
Pale Blue Ego Wrote:
I've been trying out MMM for a week or so. It does a pretty good job of
building playlists, but I can't figure out how to send them to
slimserver. Maybe it's because I'm running slimserver on Linux and MMM
on Windows. Does MMM have to be running on the same machine as
kdf Wrote:
On 13-Feb-06, at 9:09 PM, radish wrote:
It's working fine for me in 6.2.1.
EDIT: Correction - it works on the web interface, not on the SB
itself.
and in 6.5 player UI as of about 6 wks ago. not considered critical
enough to go into 6.2.2 at the time.
-k
Ah an
Pale Blue Ego Wrote:
I've been trying out MMM for a week or so. It does a pretty good job of
building playlists, but I can't figure out how to send them to
slimserver. Maybe it's because I'm running slimserver on Linux and MMM
on Windows. Does MMM have to be running on the same machine as
Just found this - a IR-controlled mains power socket that looks like
it's for UK/240V:
http://www.possum.co.uk/hc603c.htm
I've emailed then to ask about UK availability and pricing, plus
details of the IR protocol used.
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I don't know what version you were running before, but all the old
versions of SlimServer (back to v3.1) are available for download here:
http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/
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Quoting fihzy [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Ah an upgrade to 6.5 2/14/2006 displays the Album/Yeah/Artist
correctly. Now, can I rearrange that so it says Artist/Album/Year?
at this time, you cannot.
-k
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A (slightly) related question ... is new music keyed off the file mod date,
or does Slim remember when it was added to the library?
Am asking because tag changes to existing songs seem to send the album to
the top of the list for me. But I do tend to clear the database and rescan a
lot.
kdf Wrote:
Quoting Pale Blue Ego Pale.Blue.Ego.238b6d (AT) no-mx (DOT)
forums.slimdevices.com:
I've been trying out MMM for a week or so. It does a pretty good job
of
building playlists, but I can't figure out how to send them to
slimserver. Maybe it's because I'm running
hdarwen Wrote:
A (slightly) related question ... is new music keyed off the file mod
date,
or does Slim remember when it was added to the library?
File time.
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rme Wrote:
Insert the following into C:\program
files\slimserver\server\ir\custom.map under the [common] section
# LastFM skp/love/ban
arrow_right.hold = lastfm_skip
arrow_up.hold = lastfm_love
arrow_down.hold = lastfm_ban
This will allow your remote to do
Have had couple of SB2's for 6 months or so and love them! Setup on
wireless network was no problem, used WPA security, and been generally
fine since.
Recently the SB displays went black as when Slimserver down or network
connection drops. Usually reboot of router is all it takes.
This time
First thanks for a great bit of software.
I am running squeezeslave on gentoo linux, it correctly detects two
soundcards, but I cannot find a way of forcing which card is selected.
I would like to run 2 copies of squeezeslave on one machine, one for
each soundcard (they feed different rooms), so
On Feb 14, 2006, at 11:17 AM, superbad wrote:I don't know what version you were running before, but all the old versions of SlimServer (back to v3.1) are available for download here: http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/ THATis a
Quoting joek [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I believe it is a requirement to have MMM and Slimserver on the same
box.
for MMM to send to slimserver, yes. For an outside program to talk to
MMM, no. However, the API used remotely from slimserver isn't
practical (requires too specific a setup), so it
Pale Blue Ego Wrote:
I've been trying out MMM for a week or so. It does a pretty good job of
building playlists, but I can't figure out how to send them to
slimserver. Maybe it's because I'm running slimserver on Linux and MMM
on Windows. Does MMM have to be running on the same machine as
Hi
I'm surprised nobody has chipped in with this yet, but I guess its my
turn.
Please provide more info on your setup, ie. router model, Slimserver
version SB firmware version, OS, etc. You didn't update your
Slimserver recently, did you? I haven't a clue why WPA would just stop
working, while
Welp, for $20 I registered it.
Thanks for all the help here.
Not due to receive my Squeezebox till tomorrow, so
I really can't put it to the test till then.
This thread will prove to be very valuable to me
once I am up and running in the next 24 hours.
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f948lan wrote:
First thanks for a great bit of software.
Thanks.
I am running squeezeslave on gentoo linux, it correctly detects two
soundcards, but I cannot find a way of forcing which card is selected.
...
Is this possible?
Not at the moment, but I will be adding this as an option
Sam Lowry Wrote:
I'd like to have h:mm (12h) instead of h:mm pm (12h)
Change the line in SlimServer.pref file from
timeFormat = |%I:%M:%S %p
to
timeFormat = |%I:%M
Restart slimserver
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Hi
I've got squeezebox 2's, running on a Netgear DG834GT ADSL Router,
Windows XP.
When the SB's stopped working, I wasn't aware of having made ANY
changes any settings, either to the network, SB or slimserver.
In trying to re-establish a connection I upgraded Slimserver to 6.2.2.
When I
it seems that slimserver is unable to use its group privileges.
i start slimserver with an init script, wherein i declare:
--user=slimserver --group=slimserver
in /etc/group i have:
muzak:x:101:slimserver
and in /etc/passwd i have:
I'm afraid it's more of a bug in Windows Media Player or perhaps even in
the ActiveX control.
Videobox basically just does this:
$wmplayer = Wx::ActiveX::WMPlayer-new( $this , -1 , wxDefaultPosition
, wxDefaultSize );
$wmplayer-PropSet(FileName,/movie.mpg) ;
$wmplayer-Play;
That works
I'll probably register MMM soon, but so far I can't figure out how to
use it on Debian. I've grabbed the .tgz file, but I'm unsure where to
extract it, what permissions it needs, and how to run it.
If I extract it to /home/username/Predixis/
then type
I've been using it on XP for some months now and really like it. It would be nice if it would run as a service rather than an app as i don't use the MMM interface but generate playlists from the slim web interface (or from the SB's).
I've had no issues running it that way. I tend to generate a pl
had a spare afternoon/evening ... so have done some testing and want to
bump this topic up a bit.
results from my WMA VBR98 stall testing :
http://archstanton.net/scratch/slimVBR.htm
hey there's tables and conclusions and everything so rather than try to
make it work in a msgboard, post as
hdarwen Wrote:
A (slightly) related question ... is new music keyed off the file mod
date,
or does Slim remember when it was added to the library?
Am asking because tag changes to existing songs seem to send the album
to
the top of the list for me. But I do tend to clear the database
Ben Sandee Wrote:
On 2/13/06, Chuck Pelto cbpelto (AT) pcisys (DOT) net wrote:
This new version of software to drive my SLIMP3 has SERIOUS issues.
First I lost my playlists. Then, I get lists that have as many as 5
blank lines between items.
How do I get back to the older version
cenzo said the following on 02/14/2006 09:02 PM:
it seems that slimserver is unable to use its group privileges.
i start slimserver with an init script, wherein i declare:
--user=slimserver --group=slimserver
in /etc/group i have:
muzak:x:101:slimserver
and in /etc/passwd i have:
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Actually, you can put MMM to the test by running softsqueeze. I have
softsqueeze at work and SLIMP3 at home. Both use mmm. I don't know
what all the settings do in the Musicmagic section of the slimserver
interface, but I would love to know how to tell it not to mix in songs
that are in my
I am a new user of slimbox. When up grading to new versions of
slimserver is it ok to copy the SQL file to a temp location then
replacing it after the new install?
I have a large music library and the scans take up to ten hours to run.
Also is there a faster method to scan the music library?
I
Pale Blue Ego Wrote:
I'll probably register MMM soon, but so far I can't figure out how to
use it on Debian. I've grabbed the .tgz file, but I'm unsure where to
extract it, what permissions it needs, and how to run it.
If I extract it to /home/username/Predixis/
then type
I just had to say here how happy I am with my new Squeezebox 3, and the
6.2.2 release of SlimServer. I have been a vocal critic at times here
in the past, as I was peeved about drop outs and skips in my SLiMP3
player on the 6.1/6.2.1 Slimserver releases. BUT today was a very good
day. Before
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Sometimes you can, but you shouldn't rely on it.
The database can (and usually does) change formats between releases.
How many tracks do you have? It shouldn't take 10 hours to build the
database unless you have a huge library, a very slow CPU and very slow
I/O.
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On the left and right of the dispay, I see a colomn of dimmed dots. [One
or two vertical lines of dots - w] They seem to flicker somewhat, and
only disappear if that vertical line is used to display text.
I tried other walloutlets (also on another fuse), tried it without
other cables and did
I suppose I didnt make the problem clear:
The problem is that I cannot get slimserver to use its group
privileges.
Yes, slimserver has no problem when the files are world readable. But
this does not solve the problem.
Is slimserver able to use group privileges assigned in /etc/group? If
not-
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The comments in the server health page seem to imply that there is
little or no buffering of live streams.
IMHO, this is a mistake if its true. It guarantees that small
connection hiccups will be audible.
Of course, there is no way to get ahead with a live stream. If you
buffer, you must
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On Feb 14, 2006, at 3:13 PM, ponch wrote:I didn't see anything wrong with the original post, but you certainly do come off as rude. Gee...sorry about that. I guess that's what comes of 27 years in the infantry; defending people in this country against people who don't like
cenzo Wrote:
Please help. I cannot figure this one out. The server works fine when
the group permission on the directory is changed from muzak to
slimserver. but i really do not want it set that way.
Why not specify --group=muzak on the invocation?
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IMHO it's always worth raising a bug report unless it's a dupe. It's
easy to close it if not needed, and it saves losing the impressive
amount of research you've done! One note - they'll probably want some
test files so be prepared to make them available.
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SB1 Server 6.2.1
The play button seems very unresponsive but not all the time. When
using lastfm or any internet radio for that matters, PLAY works fine.
When adding one song while browsing thru my music folders (I havent had
time to retag everything) PLAY works fine and plays that one song.
you may want to post a picture to be sure, but a little bit of glow at
the far edges of the display is normal.
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Siduhe Wrote:
It sounds like you need to make certain your JAVA_HOME variable is set
to the same directory where Java is installed. Have you seen these
instructions ?
http://music.predixis.com/2_download_linux.html
I guess I'm in way over my head. I don't know enough about Linux to do
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On 14-Feb-06, at 5:41 PM, gharris999 wrote:
Umwith svn 6251, I'm seeing nada with the 770 skin.
Nothing...just a blank white page. That's with IE, firefox and with my
770. The html code fed to the browser is:
moser noticed the problem earlier. I am guessing ben is gone for the
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OK after more searching and studying, I finally got the variable set (at
least I'm not getting errors about JAVA_HOME anymore).
But when I start the MusicMagicMixer executable, nothing happens. It's
supposed to launch a GUI, right? I get no errors, but neither does
anything show up the process
Have been using 0.24 for many hours now and it is all going very
smoothly, no major problems to speak of except not being able to add
various artist CDs easily.
Any chance you could add an album browsing view to it? That would
solve all my problems and I could quit bugging you!! :)
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Well, I fooled with it for a while and didn't get anywhere. Can you be
more specific about what I'm supposed to edit in the feedmyslim.pl
file? I assume these lines...
my $localFolder = d:; # the folder where the file is stored
from
the client's view
my $serverFolder= d:;
Which country? This list is subscribed to by people in various countries.And the guy you quoted was trying to defend you, no less.Get down off your cross, please.On 2/14/06,
Chuck Pelto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Feb 14, 2006, at 3:13 PM, ponch wrote:
I didn't see anything wrong with the
Just wanted to post that the eventual resolution to this was to not run
slimserver as a service. I had to start it from the command line and
it worked fine.
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azinck3 Wrote:
Just wanted to post that the eventual resolution to this was to not run
slimserver as a service. I had to start it from the command line and
it worked fine.
I take it rhapsody.exe connects to a service on the Internet? If
you're running the SlimServer service under the local
Pale Blue Ego Wrote:
Do I need to run MusicMagicServer or MusicMagicService instead of
MusicMagicMixer?
If you want the headless version.
Hopefully this helps:
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?MusicMatchMixerHeadlessOnLinux
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llin
I am a new user of slimbox. When up grading to new versions of
slimserver is it ok to copy the SQL file to a temp location then
replacing it after the new install?
Slimserver will only rescan your collection if there have been changes to
the database structure. It's in these cases where you
MeSue Wrote:
And assuming I get the script figured out
will I be able to use it in
the send to menu of MC?
Yes, using the same command that is in the .reg file, i.e.
wperl m:\\feedmyslim.pl --file=\%L\
(Of course you should replace m:\\ with the path to the changed version
of feedmyslim.pm
Hi
The problem was indeed the version of tags that were applied to most of
my mp3s. This is now fixed and Album Names are appearing exactly as
expected.
Thanks for your speedy advice!
:-)
James.
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