[slim] PPC Mac Mini Linux Advice for Media Server

I would like to use my old PPC Mac Mini as a media server. Ideally I would like to boot it with some sort of barebones Linux distro from an external firewire (or USB2) drive. That way the Mac OS X install on the main disk will remain untouched. I would like to run Slimserver, Firefly DAAP Server,

Re: [slim] BBC in Australia?

It always helps to tell us what Mac, and what version of Mac OS, what version of SlimServer, and also in this case what version of mplayer you have. If you look at some of the threads, mostly in the third-party plugins forum, you'll see that the version of mplayer may be crucial. I wrote most

Re: [slim] PPC Mac Mini Linux Advice for Media Server

On 7/29/07, Nikhil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to use my old PPC Mac Mini as a media server. Ideally I would like to boot it with some sort of barebones Linux distro from an external firewire (or USB2) drive. That way the Mac OS X install on the main disk will remain untouched. I

Re: [slim] sorting FLAC MP3 files

It would be a good feature - it could assume that where the filename is exactly the same, it is a duplicate, maybe? Hmm, might need tags too. May not be that easy to code... -- adamslim Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others

Re: [slim] 6.5.3 Woes

kweller;217376 Wrote: [snip] Synchronised Play: I haven't had any synchronisation issues since I stopped trying to do it over wireless and went fully wired but since upgrading it's lost synch several times between 2 Squeezeboxes including right now :(. When I was using wireless and had

Re: [slim] sorting FLAC MP3 files

I'm just mentioning this since this question seems to come up once in a while. I personally doesn't feel the solution described below is good, but I thought it was worth mentioning. It is possible to use the Multi Library plugin to define a virtual library that does something similar to this.

Re: [slim] slimcd not handling scan well

After scanning results are not correct. Are you using the latest SlimServer? There's an update script available on the SlimCD which will do this for you. Please verify, if you see the same problems with the latest version. If you still see them, we'll have to turn on some debugging to know

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

All of a sudden I am unable to control the volume on my Squeezebox 2. Are you using the remote or the web interface? If you see the problem on the remote only, please check the batteries ;-). Michael ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Softsqeeze - Linux Client?

Seems like it was a silly question ;). TNX for your help. I installed kaffe and startet SoftSqeeze es proposed. Ive got a lot of errors. Be aware, that I am running a headless system without any graphical interfaces. I only have shell access. Any hints on that? I just want to have a

Re: [slim] BBC in Australia?

I am in Sydney.Just got my SB3 last friday.When first time I try AlienBBC,No any channel is working(always say connecting),that time I am BT something in background.Than I try change SB3's QOS level to highest one in my router,still not working.When I try this again today,looks like everything is

[slim] Antenna gain

Just out of interest, does anyone know what the gain of the antenna in the squeezebox 3 are? Just wondering for comparison. -- Gibbo Gibbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12331 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

Secret Squirrel;217801 Wrote: All to no avail. What silly little thing have I done or overlooked? I usually power cycle (unplug) the Sb3 if something strange like this happens, but you probably already tried that(?). -- Skunk

[slim] Asus Eee PC

Asus have announced that it's Eee PC will be released for $199 (approx)and will be based on a custom Linux OS. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3829 Although the specification is more like a large PDA than a full notebook, do you think that with this could be used to run a

Re: [slim] Softsqeeze - Linux Client?

With the keyword headless I found a few options for what I would like to implement. I found slimp3slave which is exactly what I searched for. I got some trouble setting it up. I start slimp3 Code: #./slimp3slave -s 127.0.0.1 -c 'splay -M' . I

Re: [slim] sorting FLAC MP3 files

tucson5 Wrote: ..some music that is only mp3 and is in the MP3 file with all the mp3s. Is there a way for Slim Server to only use the flac unless there is only a mp3? I’ve had the same issue (lots of MP3s and a growing number of FLAC) and have arrived at a satisfactory, non-technical

[slim] Network range problem

Forgive me if this is a common problem, but I have searched and not managed to find anything. It's difficult to know what to search for in this case. I recently changed the router on my home network, and found that I could not connect my Squeezebox to the router using a wired connection.

Re: [slim] Network range problem

I have not yet tried changing the network range on my router because I'd rather not break the network for now, having just given all PCs and printers a fixed *.*.1.* address... So I'd just like to know if: (a) this is a known issue, and (b) if it has been fixed in any recent version of the

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

Thanks guys! I thought I had tried everything but I didn't think of the batteries (mainly because all other functions worked. I sure hope it's the batteries though because that will make it easy. I'll recharge and try when I get home this evening. Thanks again! SS -- Secret Squirrel

Re: [slim] Softsqeeze - Linux Client?

I think that squeezeslave (https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=105169) might be a more up to date utility than slimp3slave for what you want to do. davep -- davep davep's Profile:

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[slim] Squeezebox Satellite in the future???

There was a lot of buzzing at the beginning of this year about a satellite SB.The word was that maybe April 1st would be the release date. Of course that was incorrect. I am wondering if that would still be something that could be coming. I have my SB3 downstairs and my main music room is

Re: [slim] slimcd not handling scan well

Thanks for the quick reply. Are you using the latest SlimServer? I had updated slimserver Just after i first downloaded slimcd a week ago. If you have playlists in your music folder, try moving them elsewhere. Make sure they don't contain inexistent filepaths. No Playlists SlimCD comes

Re: [slim] slimcd not handling scan well

No Playlists Double-check, just to be sure :) SlimCD comes with a lot of plugins preinstalled, which you probably won't need at all. Do remove these plugins By remove do you mean to erase the folders and files for them or just turn them off in the server settings. Remove the folders (or

[slim] Configuring SB3 and music server

Dear All, After enjoying the SB3 for many months, I am now entering phase II. Currently I have SS setup on my home pc which is wired into a wireless router. SB3 is connected wireless in a different room. My Plan : Build a HTPC onto which I add SS (PC in lounge with SB3). SB3 connectes wireless

Re: [slim] Problem after installing 6.5.3

mherger;217397 Wrote: Please try the latest nightly build (http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/nightly/latest/6.5/). Last night we've fixed a potential crasher. Thanks! Michael Michael, It is working fine now. Thank you, T. -- Thierry

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

Remote controls are not a good app for rechargeable batteries. Get some alkalines and you won't have to change them for at least a year even if you use the remote everyday. NiMH have a self discharge rate that is higher than the remote control's discharge rate. Even if the remote sits unused,

[slim] Updated firmware, now SB3 won't start

I've not been using my SB3 for a while and having moved into a new flat I decided today to set it all up. So I reinstalled Slimserver (6.5.3), scanned all my music files and then connected and plugged in the SB3. It connected up to my slimserver fine but then recommended a firmware update. So I

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

TD, Thanks for the information. I'm a green kind of guy and haven't purchased alkalines for many years, and run rechargeables in all of my remotes with long term (over a year) life of a change in those remotes. Actually, I think that the batteries in the Slim remote are still the original from

Re: [slim] Network range problem

Michael -- thanks for the response. I changed my router to the *.*.0.* range, and it didn't solve the problem. Should have tried that before posting, i guess... It's very odd. I go through the set-up for a wired network, it all goes smoothly, the Squeezebox goes looking for my Slimserver, it

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 problem running on Apple hardware

THe best channels to start with will be 1, 6 or 11 because they have the least amount of overlap to any other channel. Try going to '11' and see what happens... or down to '6'. I have two separte networks in my house, one at 11 and the other at 6 both with different SSIDs doing different

Re: [slim] Changing the remote's functionality

On 7/26/07, thomsens wrote: I would like to change the volume control on my remote to control my pre-amp instead of the transporter since I leave the volume at max all the time on the transporter. Does anyone have a pointer on how to remap the buttons or any pointers? With guidance, I

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

I use rechargeable alkalines in my universal remote. I like them because they put out a full 1.5 V rather than the 1.25 V NiMHs do. Also they don't cost any more than regular alkalines, provided you already have a charger. I do have a fairly high infant mortality rate on these things though,

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Satellite in the future???

I read in a few other posts that the next product release will not be until Feb 08. I agree w/you though, that would be a great feature. -- jjazz jjazz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5552

Re: [slim] Network range problem

It should work fine with an XXX.XXX.1.XXX subnet, and mine do. Try connecting to SqueezeNetwork with it wired. If you can connect to SqueezeNetwork, there's some issue with the router or the SlimServer PC. -- Mark Lanctot 'Sean Adams' Response-O-Matic checklist, patent pending!'

Re: [slim] Pardon me - a volume issue

Thanks Mark! For the ideas to try and that concurrent green opinion. On topic, I was concerned that the only issue seems to be the volume on the remote. I have tried it on SqueezeNetwork with the same results but have not attempted using the Web interface. I wish I could try it now as work is a

Re: [slim] Network range problem

My router is on 192.168.1.1 and I've never had any problems wired or wireless. -- Patrick Dixon www.at-tunes.co.uk Patrick Dixon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=90 View this thread:

Re: [slim] slimcd not handling scan well

Just ran home from work and tried to delete or move the Custom Browse, Custom Search and some other plugins and was not able to do so. I am new to linux but i tried to delete from Midnight Commander and also thru a shell window via sudo rmdir CustomBrowse it kept coming back that it could not

[slim] Fail in scanning library, fresh install

Hi, I just downloaded the freshest server and while it was scanning my iTunes library it consistently barfs Win XP/SP2 Desktop machine 2GHz, 2G ram Stored on an internal hard drive iTunes v7 5938 'songs', it gets about 3000 of them before it dies Log dump commit ineffective with AutoCommit

Re: [slim] Fail in scanning library, fresh install

Additional information. I only have Apple lossless stored in my library, and slimserver is installed to a different internal disk than the library which is on a dedicated internal disk. I disabled a bunch of plugins and turned on scanning debugging. There is no additional output to the log with

Re: [slim] Changing the remote's functionality

Mark Lanctot;217405 Wrote: ...configure the IRBlaster plugin to send volume up/down signals to the preamp when a volume up/down event happens on the Transporter. The Transporter will still try to respond to the volume up/down, but if you're using the digital volume out with volume fixed

Re: [slim] I really like my Squeezebox, but...

@amcluesent - I've been using the MP3 stream over WiFi to my phone ;) @808 - sweet looking bit of hardware... does it run on batteries ;) Would still prefer a Slimserver optimised unit so I don't have to find a web browser to mess with playlists -- OffBeatMammal

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 problem running on Apple hardware

Eric Seaberg;217914 Wrote: THe best channels to start with will be 1, 6 or 11 because they have the least amount of overlap to any other channel. Try going to '11' and see what happens... or down to '6'. I have two separte networks in my house, one at 11 and the other at 6 both with

[slim] remote control out of synch with squeezbox

I recently noticed that the buttons on my remote control seemed to either do nothing or do something unexpected. When I pressed button to advance to the next song for instance my volume went up. It also seemed like in no cases was I able to use the down arrow on the directional keypad. I

[slim] Empty artist folder

I have recently upgrade to version 6.5.3, to combat a problem with the system not playing Apple lossless. Fixed that problem; now have another. Now, the system indicates that there are no artists. Specifically: Your music library contains 1630 albums with 20908 songs by 0 artists. Makes

[slim] Problems with radio pls files

A month ago i used to listen to internet radio with a .pls file, but now the .pls file won't play. I know there are 4 entries, and winamp finds and plays all 4 channels. Any idea why Slimserver all of a sudden says the playlist is empty? -- Ognomm

[slim] Automaticly re-connecting to a stream

I noticed that the squeezebox will not automaticly re-connect to a stream that drops off, is there any way to adjust this parameter? I would like it to try a particular URL over and over until it connects. thanks -- dseoane

Re: [slim] Using squeezebox without slimserver

You could also try using the radio tune in feature of SlimServer, it's easy to find on the SlimServer web interface. Are you sure you want to enter URLs with the remote control? That sounds arduous. -- Ross L Ross Levine - Slim Devices Quality Assurance

Re: [slim] Softsqeeze - Linux Client?

Perhaps more up to date, but unless something has changed non-functional on 6.5.x. :( slimp3slave still works on 6.5, I assume b/c it uses the older protocol which has not been tweaked with. -Chris On 7/30/07, davep [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think that squeezeslave

Re: [slim] Empty artist folder

Have you tried the lastest version of SlimServer? Try one of the nighlty's and see if that makes anythign better. http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/nightly/latest/6.5/ -- Anoop M. Anoop M.'s Profile:

[slim] How to backup Slimserver configuration?

Sorry but I can't find this anywhere. I want to rebuild the machine running Slimserver - how do I back up its configuration so I can install the new OS after formatting the HDD, and recreate the old config? Thanks! -- Copsey

Re: [slim] Fail in scanning library, fresh install

Here's the iTunes library xml entry

Re: [slim] Problems with radio pls files

Can you post the URL to the pls file so I can test it? -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37229

Re: [slim] Problems with radio pls files

I have to censure the pls because it's an url for a paid service.. [playlist] NumberOfEntries=4 File1=http://xxx:[EMAIL PROTECTED]:8000 Title1=Trance Length1=-1 File2=http://xxx:[EMAIL PROTECTED]:8000 Title2=Trance Length2=-1 File3=http://xxx:[EMAIL PROTECTED]:8000 Title3=Trance Length3=-1

Re: [slim] Problems with radio pls files

No problem, di.fm I assume? That playlist should work, the only thing that may cause a problem is if the proper content-type is not being returned. A debug log from SlimServer would be helpful since I can't test this myself...I should really get an account I guess. :) Enable the following

[slim] New Pronto TSU9400 or Harmony 1000 ?

Which of those universal remote controls do you think is the best to work with my SB3? -- OFFICERTOM OFFICERTOM's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9840 View this thread:

Re: [slim] How to backup Slimserver configuration?

I want to rebuild the machine running Slimserver - how do I back up its configuration so I can install the new OS after formatting the HDD, and recreate the old config? This depends on your operating system... Windows XP? In the installation folder, slimserver.pref. Vista? c:\application data

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 problem running on Apple hardware

To be precise, it depends where you are. I think that in the USA there are only channels 1 to 11, but in Europe (at least the UK) there are 1 to 13. -- danco danco's Profile:

Re: [slim] I really like my Squeezebox, but...

amcluesent;216079 Wrote: You can always connect to the Slimserver mp3 feed from http://your servername:9000/stream.mp3. In a perfect world SlimServer would support upnp, daap and other protocols to extend limited support to other clients. But this does appear to be the extent of what we can

Re: [slim] Nokia 770

when I'm in eye-shot of the SB, I prefer to use the IR remote, but when I am outside, listening to tunes on my back patio, the N770 definitley does the job. For some reason I still have not figured out, it works slower on some skins than on others. When using the default skin, its not too bad,

Re: [slim] Asus Eee PC

I've been eyeing the Eee since I first heard about it, but mainly for use as an ultra portable. I hadn't considered using it for Slimserver. That said, looking at the specs it seems like it could perform the task well enough (900MHz Pentium M, 512MB RAM). I've run Slimserver on similar

Re: [slim] Think System

You really REALLY need to call tech support. You have a problem that is well out of the range of anything could be called ordinary. It also may be that you have a bad unit. Please call them between the hours of 9AM to 7PM M-F @ +1 (650) 210-9400 extension 3. -- mvalera Michael Valera Online

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 problem running on Apple hardware

Im in Canada, so 1 to 11. It's very reliable, so I'll leave it on 11. Interestingly, the original channel was defaulted to 1 or Auto. I had so many problems, it was driving me crazy. The remote was hanging, while using it. The SB would turn off, loose connection to SlimServer and

Re: [slim] Think System

Before I forget to ask this as well... and I apologize if you've done this already, but have you replaced the batteries in the remote? -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager slimdevices.com mvalera's

Re: [slim] Nokia 770

I'm really pleased with mine. It's much better to browse on than the remote (the limited SB screen is a pain for me - not enough characters and/or I have to squint!). Plus it's great for just browsing the internet - the wife likes it so much we might get another! It used to sell for £250 in

Re: [slim] Using squeezebox without slimserver

The way I would really like to use it is to load the URL into to it (Via direct load or slimserver or even TFTP of config file) and then send out the device and the user would just plug in and play. -- dseoane dseoane's

Re: [slim] Hamachi user: No connectivity today?

I've been using hamachi for other purposes awhile now with generally no issues. I'm currently trying to setup my SB3 to connect to a remote server using the hamachi IP. Basically, trying to lock that server dowm to only hamachi connections. So far I can easily stream to the public IP, but the

Re: [slim] I really like my Squeezebox, but...

sander;217971 Wrote: In a perfect world SlimServer would support upnp, daap and other protocols to extend limited support to other clients. But this does appear to be the extent of what we can hope for these days. I don't mind connectin being limited to the mp3 stream, but I want to be able

Re: [slim] Network range problem

Just to draw this to a conclusion, I think it's just some bizarre conflict between the Squeezebox and the router. The Squeezebox will connect fine wirelessly. It will also connect wired to other hubs on the network. It just won't connect directly to the built-in switch on my router. Just one of

Re: [slim] Problem with SlimServer and EAC/EZ Fix I'm sure!

Bump this please. I know someone knows this fix. -- mjohnson mjohnson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2525 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37200

Re: [slim] Fail in scanning library, fresh install

OK I installed a nightly build and it now works. Must have been a bug that's been fixed. -- danm danm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12578 View this thread:

[slim] Album artwork bug?

I've been playing with my Album artwork in iTunes, I added some, then removed it The result in Slim Server is this(see attachment). I've tried re-scanning my library but still getting this odd thumbnail with black background.

Re: [slim] BBC in Australia?

Okay. Have tried again today, still not connecting to any BBC station, although the Beeb still seems to have problems with their Real Player system. I'm on a G5 Dual 2.3 Mac. OSX10.4.6 4.5GigRam. Not intel, and no we aren't using Aiport Extreme either. I ran mplayer in terminal and it seemed

Re: [slim] Network range problem

Are you using a RJ45 Cross over cable? -- IvanSlade IvanSlade's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12094 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37219

Re: [slim] BBC in Australia?

When you ran mplayer in Terminal, did you get connected to BBC and did you hear an audio stream ? If yes, then try increasing Radio Timeout in Server Setting/Network from 5 to about 40. -- bpa bpa's Profile:

Re: [slim] Nokia 770

One of my good friends from college used this statement to describe a date he'd gone on: well, she wasn't all of that, but she sure was some of that. I kind of think the Nokia experience is similar. It offers some really nice improvements over using the IR remote (list browsing and cover art

Re: [slim] Album artwork bug?

markwm;217993 Wrote: I've been playing with my Album artwork in iTunes, I added some, then removed it The result in Slim Server is this(see attachment). I've tried re-scanning my library but still getting this odd thumbnail with black background. The black background paceholder tends

Re: [slim] Network range problem

IvanSlade;217998 Wrote: Are you using a RJ45 Cross over cable? No, although in desperation I did try a crossover cable at one stage. I don't know why. -- jdk jdk's Profile: