Re: [slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread JJZolx
Mnyb;473373 Wrote: > And sadly these: > > https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8303 > https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=9919 Bug 9919 basically states "we need to start all over with how artwork is handled". It's never worked particularly well. I don't think it requires or

Re: [slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread Mnyb
And sadly these: https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8303 https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=9919 Over a year old bug s . I think they done and are doing a big mistake . Artwork could have been working properly a year ago without these blockers. They are working on the concep

Re: [slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread kdf
broken down to basics, it's a dupe of all 3 bugs that I posted. They are all so tightly related that any fix for one, will fix all. -k On 2009-10-16, at 11:33 PM, Mnyb wrote: > > And this one > > https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14198 > > loks like a dupe of 13315 to me ? > > > --

Re: [slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread Mnyb
And this one https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14198 loks like a dupe of 13315 to me ? -- Mnyb No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes

Re: [slim] 7.4 & scrolling on the SB3

2009-10-16 Thread Michael Herger
> Just upgraded to 7.4 and firmware 130 > > Scrolling when playing is very jerky - also seems slower to react to Just upgraded - is the scanner still running the background, pegging your CPU? ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://

[slim] 7.4 & scrolling on the SB3

2009-10-16 Thread hornseaey
Just upgraded to 7.4 and firmware 130 Scrolling when playing is very jerky - also seems slower to react to r/c -- hornseaey hornseaey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7264 View this thread: http:

Re: [slim] Improved Squeezebox config availible for Harmony users.

2009-10-16 Thread charlesr
Thanks for the help Pike! Much appreciated. -- charlesr charlesr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3312 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67769 _

Re: [slim] Poll: Do you have a Dual-Band Airport?

2009-10-16 Thread Sam Lowry
I've had one for a few weeks now and haven't noticed anything unusual. My server is connected directly to it, but my two SB3s are wireless. -- Sam Lowry Sam Lowry's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=

Re: [slim] 7.4: control of SB3 text size?

2009-10-16 Thread JJZolx
bobkoure;47 Wrote: > It still shows as an option or squeezeslave2, running on my PC (which > has no display) but not for my SB3s. > So... where'd it go? Where are you looking? In the web interface under Settings > Player > [playername] > Display there are options for 'Font' and 'Standby Fon

Re: [slim] 7.4.# and multiple track listing

2009-10-16 Thread bflatmajor
Thanks for the suggestions, but they didn't fix the problem. I had to cue files so I deleted them. I looked at all the music on my second drive and noticed that some tracks had disc 1/1 entered, so I removed that. I then did a clear and rescan but when I went back into new music those same albums

[slim] 7.4: control of SB3 text size?

2009-10-16 Thread bobkoure
It still shows as an option or squeezeslave2, running on my PC (which has no display) but not for my SB3s. So... where'd it go? Thanks! -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646

Re: [slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread bobkoure
Thanks! I "voted" for 13315. I use SB3s. I'm surprised controller users aren't up in arms over this one. -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread: http://forums

Re: [slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread kdf
https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=4565 https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13315 and this last one is the bug under which some code was added that adds artwork where possible when browsing and finding missing artwork. https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=4631 -kdf

[slim] 7.41 art scan on 'look for new and changed'?

2009-10-16 Thread bobkoure
Not a big deal, but it when I add a couple of albums and use the "look for new and changed music" the artwork isn't scanned in. On the Information page, there isn't an artwork scan listed at all. I'd paste that in, but copy/paste from that panel gets all scrambled up. The scanner log shows that th

Re: [slim] In other forums, I see "moved"

2009-10-16 Thread pski
pski;472847 Wrote: > and it seems to work well when it comes to results. > > P Mostly this means the owners of the forum have a modicum of responsibility. This means that entries are moved to appropriate sub-areas. "Hands off" would be fine if there were a phone-service available that solved

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread jdoering
Goodsounds;473295 Wrote: > If participants got software to keep for no payment, then that is free, > isn't it? Did they also say it was non-taxable? > > If I understand you, are you thinking about the fact that hardware > can't be tested unless it is provided? That's right. What would make it >

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread Altec
Yes, good to see that someone cares - apology accepted. You do get frustrated when you spend your money on a product that should make your life more pleasant but instead steals your time and energy. I hope I will regain my trust in Logitech real soon... this is a good start. -- Altec --

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Goodsounds
jdoering;473255 Wrote: > Interesting. A while back MSFT quoted the $600 rule when providing > "free" software as a benefit for particapting in one of their usability > studies. They neglected to explain the nuances of the rule. If participants got software to keep for no payment, then that is fr

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread mmca22gr
local.bin;473273 Wrote: > Thanks for all your input. > > I'm struggling with the Napster / Spotify decision, rather than the £5 > decision really. > > There is no iphone client for Napster, but there is great Slimserver > support, while the opposite is true for Spotify :-/ > > Of course if th

Re: [slim] 7.4.# and multiple track listing

2009-10-16 Thread Siduhe
Could it be this issue? Do you have playlists or CUE sheets which reference the files in a different way from the way that Squeezecenter sees your music library? http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69564&highlight=playlist -- Siduhe Who am I on 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/si

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Siduhe
local.bin;473273 Wrote: > There is no iphone client for Napster, but there is great Slimserver > support, while the opposite is true for Spotify :-/ > > Of course if the service is good I'll never need support, but with > Spotify I can cancel the service by opting out in my account and their > s

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Siduhe
mmca22gr;473268 Wrote: > Yes, the biggest problem!! How hard would it be to fix!? I am stunned > that they a) don't fix, or b) think that it is OK as it is! It's even worse than that - there used to be an album view, but it was removed with the last big software update. Huge pushback from UK use

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread local . bin
Thanks for all your input. I'm struggling with the Napster / Spotify decision, rather than the £5 decision really. There is no iphone client for Napster, but there is great Slimserver support, while the opposite is true for Spotify :-/ Of course if the service is good I'll never need support,

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Craig124
I am just doing the free the trial on the squeezebox radio, however for a fiver a month, I think its a great deal, I will jumping on the old band waggon, -- Craig124 Craig124's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Stessull
TIA. I've been a Napster subscriber for 3 years now, I've never had a problem so never had to use customer services. As far as the service is concerned I have always been happy, it has a vast library and the streaming is very good quality. I am even happier now it is integrated into Squeezecenter

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread mmca22gr
Siduhe;473264 Wrote: > > > I wish that the Napster Library (i.e. the repository of tracks you've > played or saved to your library) still supported Album view (you can now > only view by track or artist) but that's my only minor niggle. Yes, the biggest problem!! How hard would it be to fix!?

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread mmca22gr
In truth, I have been using Napster with SB for around 8 months. I have had some rebuffering problems, but that was with mainly with my SliMP3 and a Mains ethernet kit, so not too concerned. Actually some of the posts on the Napster boards are very critical, but for £5, I think their expectations

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Siduhe
In terms of how reliable the Napster service is via Squeezebox? Very happy. I also find the web interface over Firefox very good to use for local PC playback - e.g. I can use it at work. I wish that the Napster Library (i.e. the repository of tracks you've played or saved to your library) still s

Re: [slim] Custom Squeezebox Visuals

2009-10-16 Thread peterw
Awesome, thanks for sharing. It's been many months since I looked at picture frames, and none had online manuals describing things like if the polling frequency was configurable. This is quite encouraging, and much more appealing than ponying up $300 to get on the waiting list for an Always Innova

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread local . bin
Stessull;473176 Wrote: > Nope. No DRM. Just high quality mp3. How do you find customer services etc. Overall are you happy with the service? TIA -- local.bin local.bin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.ph

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread jdoering
Goodsounds;473140 Wrote: > The $600 rule is for payers to report payments to the IRS. Recipients > are taxable on any amounts received (in cash or property) for services, > they just receive no report on amounts below $600 from any one payer. Interesting. A while back MSFT quoted the $600 rule w

[slim] Custom Squeezebox Visuals

2009-10-16 Thread jonheal
I've just completed a kludgy but gratifying project whereby I display current track information on a digital frame sitting next to our Squeezebox. I've described the project in detail here: http://www.theheals.org/miscellanea/sb_visuals_1.asp +---

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread fredrok
And that's the way it's done. Kudos to Logitech on this one. -- fredrok fredrok's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=24835 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69869

[slim] Can't login to Rhapsody with new account info

2009-10-16 Thread tem00
Many months ago, I did use the free trial of Rhapsody when I first got my SB3, but it never worked right so I let it expire. Now, I have a new Rhasody account and want to try it again, but when I try to login to Rhapsody with my new email and password, mysqueeze, players, or squeezenetwork all sa

Re: [slim] In other forums, I see "moved"

2009-10-16 Thread Dogberry2
Actually, I found that quite moving. -- Dogberry2 Dogberry2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18883 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69839 _

Re: [slim] 7.4.# and multiple track listing

2009-10-16 Thread bobkoure
On the drive that has multiple listings - is your music as separate tracks plus a CUE file? Are there M3U files? I -think- CUE files get treated as a second instance, even if the track has already been scanned. I'm pretty sure M3U files are not - but I'm not sure about that. If you do have CUE fil

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread Devans
Altec;473133 Wrote: > Does anyone from Logitech ever read these threads? Yes we do, and often. First, Altec, let me apologize for the dreadful treatment you received at the hands of Logitech Support. That is so far from the experience we aim for it's hardly worth comparing. You were the victi

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Dogberry2
Phil Leigh;473118 Wrote: > Yes I'm familiar with that legislation and provided I continue to post > on this forum alone it has no relevance, because by definition I cannot > "distort or be likely to materially distort the average consumer's > economic behaviour"Perhaps, perhaps not. But a beta te

Re: [slim] ethernet appears to be disconnected

2009-10-16 Thread jbird21
pski;472840 Wrote: > I'm thinking it's a junker. Call support/returns. > > Best of luck. > > P thanks, I agree w/you, I am going to replace it -- jbird21 jbird21's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?user

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Stessull
Nope. No DRM. Just high quality mp3. -- Stessull Stessull's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16347 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69272 ___

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread toby10
Stessull;473159 Wrote: > I am on the £9.95/month sub and just "cashed" in my first 12 free tracks > credits. I bought a 24 track album for £8.95 expecting to have to pay > for 12 tracksnope Napster will have none of that and said that my 12 > free tracks equated to £8.95 and so nothing els

Re: Napster UK Now �5

2009-10-16 Thread Stessull
I am on the £9.95/month sub and just "cashed" in my first 12 free tracks credits. I bought a 24 track album for £8.95 expecting to have to pay for 12 tracksnope Napster will have none of that and said that my 12 free tracks equated to £8.95 and so nothing else to pay. Bargain I would say. S

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread toby10
Goodsounds;473140 Wrote: > The $600 rule is for payers to report payments to the IRS. Recipients > are taxable on any amounts received (in cash or property) for services, > they just receive no report on amounts below $600 from any one payer. Ah, IC. Thanks. :) Kinda like "voluntarily" paying

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread Sam
Altec, Please check your PM... -- Sam Team Squeezebox Sales and Marketing Sam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29477 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69869 _

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread aubuti
Altec;473133 Wrote: > Does anyone from Logitech ever read these threads? Yes, you'll often see Logitech employees posting in these forums. But the forums are not an official support channel. For that you need to contact tech support ... oh, wait, you already did that... ;o) -- aubuti

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Goodsounds
toby10;473116 Wrote: > I'd guess the IRS $600 rule would apply, no? > Gifts, monies, etc... valued under $600 need not be declared by the > recipient nor does the giver need to notify the IRS via 1099. > Unless they changed that or I don't understand it (which is quite > possible). :( The $600

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Goodsounds
The FTC rules seems reasonable in intent to me. A reader should be able to expect that reviews and comments are independent and without bias. If something of value has been conveyed, all this requires is disclosure. Then come to your own conclusion. Even newspapers often indicate for restaurant r

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread Altec
I really hate to be negative about these things because I always loved the products I bought from Logitech though the years and I never had any problems with them - well that is until now. What a shame because someone from Logitech could probably fix my problem in no time... I just need to be regi

Re: [slim] Improved Squeezebox config availible for Harmony users.

2009-10-16 Thread Phil Leigh
Pikeharmony;472826 Wrote: > This was a small bug with one of the improved version. > > Has beed addressed. > > Please reset button mapping in device mode and update your harmony > remote. > > If you need me to apply the corrects you can PM me with your harmony > login ID. Yep - it's fixed! -

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Phil Leigh
Siduhe;473098 Wrote: > We've had something similar in the EU (not quite so explicit but the > intended effect is the same) for some time, care of the Unfair > Commercial Practices Directive. It contains a general ban on unfair or > misleading advertising practices including falsely or misleading

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Phil Leigh
cliveb;473023 Wrote: > Be careful... we have ridiculous legislation here in the UK, too. > > It wouldn't surprise me if HMRC (for our non-UK friends, that stands > for "Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs" - our equivalent of the Internal > Revenue) defined something like a beta test SB Touch provid

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread toby10
I'd guess the IRS $600 rule would apply, no? Gifts, monies, etc... valued under $600 need not be declared by the recipient nor does the giver need to notify the IRS via 1099. Unless they changed that or I don't understand it (which is quite possible). :( -- toby10

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Siduhe
Phil Leigh;473012 Wrote: > What a ridiculous piece of "legislation"... to which I am fortunately > immune ... :-) We've had something similar in the EU (not quite so explicit but the intended effect is the same) for some time, care of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive. It contains a gen

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread aubuti
I've also had nothing but excellent support -- both phone and email -- the few times I have needed it from Logitech (US). Maybe it's better in some countries than others? -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevic

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread flyingdoherty
Well I'm very sorry for you and that awful experience... So far I have nothing but great things to say about them, regarding to squeeze or Harmony remote... When first level (in my case France, or maybe from UK) can't reply, they send u to next level, and that was Canada for harmony (don't know f

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread cliveb
mmca22gr;473058 Wrote: > If HMRC or the IRS really want to spend their time trying to chase > people for a benefit in kind tax charge on a barely working product, > that - when it does work - is about £150 (SBR) then they really do have > far too much time on their hands. Never underestimate the

Re: [slim] MP3Tunes Problem

2009-10-16 Thread dojero
I tried pinging ws.mp3tunes.com and got nothing. So it's apparently not a problem with mysqueezenetwork.com. Seems more likely a problem at MP3Tunes. An earlier thread here had a message from MP3Tunes that they were working to resolve problems with mysqueezenetwork. But it's beginning to look

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread timequest
Wow...that's completely opposite of all of my experiences with Logitech customer service. In my opinion, Logitech has as good - if not better, than any company I have had encountered... -- timequest timequest's Profile: h

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Pat Farrell
mmca22gr wrote: > SBR: £150 > BIK tax would be based on the cost for Logitech to provide it? £50 > taxed @ 20% = £10 Which is a couple of pints at your local? -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread mmca22gr
Interesting. So what value do you put on a beta SB Touch or radio? Certinaly not the MSRP, else Logitech would have just put them out to market without beta testing. If HMRC or the IRS really want to spend their time trying to chase people for a benefit in kind tax charge on a barely working pr

Re: [slim] MP3Tunes Problem

2009-10-16 Thread dojero
I get the same message (though since I'm in Italy, the unreachable URL is ws.mp3tunes.com). If anyone knows why this is happening, please chime in. -- dojero dojero's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?user

Re: [slim] Letter of concern: Too many different players..?

2009-10-16 Thread aubuti
RonHatl;471977 Wrote: > Don't get me wrong; I think it's great that we now have the Squeezebox > Radio and Touch to "play with" or to replace our old but yet beloved > SBs.. > > But will the number of players affect the average quality on released > versions of the Squeezebox Server software? I

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread cliveb
Phil Leigh;473012 Wrote: > What a ridiculous piece of "legislation"... to which I am fortunately > immune ... :-) Be careful... we have ridiculous legislation here in the UK, too. It wouldn't surprise me if HMRC (for our non-UK friends, that stands for "Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs" - our equ

Re: [slim] Hardware Beta Testers Take Note

2009-10-16 Thread Phil Leigh
What a ridiculous piece of "legislation"... to which I am fortunately immune ... :-) -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... SB Touch Beta (wired) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audioco

[slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-16 Thread Altec
First. I am sure that there are a lot of hard working people at Logitech, trying to make great products - this is not meant for them. I bought the duet and it can't connect to mysqueezebox.com when my computer is off (all ports are open, it can ping and even see the ip address for mysqueezebox.co

Re: [slim] Squeezeplay 'Can't Connect to Library'

2009-10-16 Thread kesey
ncameron;472975 Wrote: > Hmm. Well, that doesn't work for me. I can play TO it from the Web > interface; but have still lost all local functionality to play FROM > it > > -- > > Regards > > Neil > > Fingers crossed Neil, the new Squeezeplay on > http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly

Re: [slim] Squeezeplay 'Can't Connect to Library'

2009-10-16 Thread Neil Cameron
Hmm. Well, that doesn't work for me. I can play TO it from the Web interface; but have still lost all local functionality to play FROM it -- Regards Neil "pski" wrote in message news:pski.400p4n1255475...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com... > > ncameron;471472 Wrote: >> I'm on 7.4.1 daili

Re: [slim] In other forums, I see "moved"

2009-10-16 Thread autopilot
eh? -- autopilot Cheers, auto. *lounge:* squeezebox 3, squeezebox controller, cambridge audio 640a, mission 701's *kitchen:* squeezebox touch, trends ta-10.1, kef cresta 1's. *bedroom:* squeezebox boom *bathroom/garden:* squeezebox radio *car:* ipod classic 80gb *portable:* iphone 3gs 32gb (+

[slim] MP3Tunes Problem

2009-10-16 Thread lilypuddles
Hi, In the middle of playing some music, I lost access to my MP3Tunes music locker last night using my Squeezebox Duet. I get the following message on the Duet controller; 500 Cannot connect to us.mp3.tunes.com:80 (connect : timeout) I can connect to my music locker using my PC and my internet b

Re: [slim] Apple Lossless -> AIFF ... gotchas?

2009-10-16 Thread cunobelinus
Audacity will convert ALAC to AIFF. It's free. It's also a very good audio file editor. And cross-platform, incidentally. On 15 Oct 2009, at 22:47, USAudio wrote: > > USAudio;472723 Wrote: >> I've been running the conversion process from Apple Lossless to AI

[slim] Why does my SSOTS says?

2009-10-16 Thread allanramsby
Hello When i try to install Squezzecenter on my NAS(QNAP 219P)it says : Install SqueezeCenter Tar Ball Extracting squeezecenter-7.3.2.tgz. Stay tuned, this may take some time (less than a minute or two). And the ERROR : gzip: stdin: not in gzip format tar: Child returned status 1 tar: Error e