Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread slate
jimzak;633411 Wrote: > > 2. Emachines Atom, 1st gen, single core (XP 32 bit, 2GB RAM) > > This one was much more efficient, but scans took 45+ minutes and I'm > adding a lot of new music all the time. Streaming performance was > fine. > Forgot to comment on this... As can be seen from my si

Re: [slim] Connecting... Buffering... Connecting... Buffering... Connecting... Buffering...

2011-05-26 Thread ja2038
Moffedille;632983 Wrote: > Do you use your boom for playing stored music files as well? If so, do > you also get these rebuffering issues when playing those? Many users > have reported rebuffering problems with the latest (7.4 and 7.5) server > versions. I usually got problems after some time,

Re: [slim] Connecting... Buffering... Connecting... Buffering... Connecting... Buffering...

2011-05-26 Thread ja2038
bpa;632782 Wrote: > Have you tried increasing Radio Station Buffer it is helpful if the > station has a "lumpy" stream. > Increase WebUI Setting/Advanced Network/Radio Station Buffer and click > Apply. > > Another suggestion > > If the stream is MP3 or WMA then the stream goes from station dire

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread dsdreamer
boatnanny;633435 Wrote: > an atom based system is the way to go choose one of the dual core > models,install vortexbox (www.vortexbox.org) and hide it away in a > corner you wont go back to anything else -- dsdreamer -- "Dreamer, easy in the chair that really fits you..."

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread pski
By else, I mean anything other than music? Before you ask about all the "servers," ask if you need (or know) what they do. P -- pski real stereo doesn't just wake the neighbors, it -enrages- them.. It is truly the Golden Age of Wireless ---

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread ajkidle
boatnanny;633435 Wrote: > an atom based system is the way to go choose one of the dual core > models,install vortexbox (www.vortexbox.org) and hide it away in a > corner you wont go back to anything else -- ajkidle Squeezeboxen: 2x SBR, SB3, 2x Boom, Radio Controlled by: iPhone 4 running iPen

Re: [slim] Open the Case of a Controller ?

2011-05-26 Thread whdean
Got screens from seller on eBay - They had one left, last time I checked. It does indeed open as you say -Thank you. Both screens went right in and look great - Orig screens were so dim as to be unreadable. I would be interested in a case or two - Pls email me at whd1...@comcast.net. Thanks aga

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread pski
SuperQ;633424 Wrote: > The mac mini also makes a good server. Very small, quiet, power > efficient. Maybe an old Mac Mini.. The thing could run for years on the extra money you spend. By the way, the more efficient the Mac Mini, the stronger this argument. P -- pski real stereo doesn't

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread boatnanny
An atom based system is the way to go choose one of the dual core models,install vortexbox (www.vortexbox.org) and hide it away in a corner you wont go back to anything else -- boatnanny MY TOUCH,ROTEL RSP-1066,RB985-Mk2,B&W 805,HTM2 SB3,YAMAHA RX-V367,B&W MATRIX2 DUET,DIY AMP,ADS BOOKSHELFS I

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread slate
Soulkeeper;633423 Wrote: > But if I wanted something less power hungry, I'd consider buying a used > laptop (possibly with a broken screen, so that I'd get it even cheaper) > and put it in a drawer somewhere, together with two or three USB hard > drives. That was also the first thing i looked for

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread SuperQ
The mac mini also makes a good server. Very small, quiet, power efficient. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread Soulkeeper
Depends on the scenario I guess. I am using an old 1 GHz thing in a tower cabinet. It makes a bit of noise and heat, sucks in loads of dust, and guzzles electricity, but where I live it's usually so cold that the server doubles as a heater anyway. No keyboard or screen attached. But if I wanted

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread JJZolx
Using remote desktop software for Windows or Linux, you don't need a locally attached keyboard, mouse, or monitor. And if you're running Linux and can manage a server from the console, you don't even need remote desktop. And it's more convenient than physically going to the server when you need to

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread Letten
And it can be used for other purposes as well. We just user our "main" laptop for SBS. It's really a desktop replacement with 17" screen, 2*500Gb drives, Core 5i 540M, 4Gb RAM. With WOL it doesn't use that much power, 1,7Watt suspended, approx 17watt while streaming, 21watt if LED screen is on (

Re: [slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread Soulkeeper
AFAIU, Linux will allow you to run on 1/4 of the RAM and CPU capacity, with better performance. (Or so I've heard. I use Win myself, and have only tested Linux a little bit, but it seems to be the case.) -- Soulkeeper -that is not dead which can eternal lie. and with strange aeons even death m

[slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread jimzak
I've tried the following computers as servers for SBS: 1. HP Slimline Pentium dual core (XP 32 bit, 2GB RAM) This worked fine with good performance and reasonable scan tims but I had concerns about energy usage. 2. Emachines Atom, 1st gen, single core (XP, 2GB RAM) This one was much more eff

[slim] SB, Mac and wma

2011-05-26 Thread danco
I run Squeezebox Server on a Mac, to an SB2 (and also a Radio). Lately, some of the files that I have saved from the radio have only been available in wma format. As far as I can see, these won't play directly on my SB. I can always convert them to another format. But is there a way of getting

[slim] Albums show up twice

2011-05-26 Thread will biddle
Albums are showing up twice. I have noticed that this happens if some of the tracks in the album are in a saved playlist. One of the albums shows the tracks in the playlist and the other album shows the tracks which aren't! Squeezebox is clearly reading the tracks as if they come from two diffe

Re: [slim] Sean and Dean - We Want You Back!

2011-05-26 Thread w3wilkes
I would bet that any non-compete clause would have been time bound with a duration of no more than a year or two. Also if the "new company" were established in the state of California Logitech would find it very difficult to enforce a non-compete clause of any type. California, under most circumst

Re: [slim] Zune Pass

2011-05-26 Thread diveatlas
Microsoft provides DRM free MP3s for all music you purchase through Zune Software. The Zune Pass gives you unlimited downloads, with the caveat being that you need a subscription to play it. You can download it the 3 Zune devices, and I think 3 different PCs. You aren't buying songs with Zune P

Re: [slim] How would you like to manage playlists ?

2011-05-26 Thread marizlyd
Ive been watching this thread and wait to get some answers. Thanks socistep for sharing with us your answers. I have been using winamp also for it is very simple and easy than any other options. -- marizlyd 'motorcycle insurance' (http://www.motorcycle.com/buyers-guide/motorcycle-insurance.htm

Re: [slim] Can I make my music server a music source?

2011-05-26 Thread marizlyd
Yes, sure. You can make that one. I did that before by using one of the squeezebox software players. I think there are a lot of choices on it so just pick one. -- marizlyd 'motorcycle insurance' (http://www.motorcycle.com/buyers-guide/motorcycle-insurance.html)

Re: [slim] Sean and Dean - We Want You Back!

2011-05-26 Thread gharris999
Anyone want to speculate on the length of the non-compete clause that was included in the SlimDevices-LogiTech purchase agreement? I'd love to see this happen, but I imagine we'll be a bunch of guys turning blue before it does. -- gharris999

Re: [slim] Sean and Dean - We Want You Back!

2011-05-26 Thread jeremy
You can count on my dollar too -- jeremy jeremy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3000 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=87951 __

Re: [slim] Sean and Dean - We Want You Back!

2011-05-26 Thread Phil Leigh
Mnyb;63 Wrote: > This forum has 34,253 members, what would the cost be per member if we > start a company that we all could be shareholders in and hire Sean and > Dean... Gets my vote (and money) :-) -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't

Re: [slim] Sean and Dean - We Want You Back!

2011-05-26 Thread Mnyb
This forum has 34,253 members, what would the cost be per member if we start a company that we all could be shareholders in and hire Sean and Dean... -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH

Re: [slim] Open the Case of a Controller ?

2011-05-26 Thread appeland
Hello. undo the srews in the battery compartment and then run your fingernails round the case where the two halfs meet, the plastic things that hold them together will open then. it does need a little bit of force though. Inside you have to undo the riser board to get to the screws for the display