Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2011-12-06 Thread AndreE
This sounds like Logitech needs to get sales up ;-) and have this business successful. Than it would be my Christmas wish to Logitech ! -- AndreE == Duet: 2 Controllers + 4 Receivers and 1 Touch Intel Atom 330 Linux Server wired

Re: [slim] Do not list compilation albums under srtist?

2011-12-06 Thread garym
verypsb;674908 Wrote: Please, don't make this another How to tag compilations or Squeezeboxserver should do this or that with compilations thread... True, there are already a thousand pages of threads on this issue if one searches the forum. -- garym Location 1: Vortexbox Appliance 6TB

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2011-12-06 Thread andynormancx
toby10;673022 Wrote: Does Apple/Airplay have as many third party services as does SB or Sonos? I'm asking, I don't know. :) It has more really. The way AirPlay works is that you can stream the audio bitstream of apps that are running on an iOS device to an AirPlay output device. So for

Re: [slim] Do not list compilation albums under srtist?

2011-12-06 Thread emalvick
JJZolx;674888 Wrote: There's a point at which this manipulation becomes absurd. It's like insisting that the Cheerios be found in the produce section of the supermarket and found under a sign that says 'Dairy'. If you can induce this particular behavior, that's fine, but don't expect it

[slim] MOG radio help

2011-12-06 Thread tdeim2
Just downloaded the MOG ap and am playing it through mysqueezebox.com. I am confused as to how to play MOG radio stations - I can get them on my computer but cant figure out how to get them in my favorites or playlists. Also, is there anyway to verify the streaming rate? Thanks -- tdeim2

Re: [slim] MOG radio help

2011-12-06 Thread RGibran
Select artist in MOG favorites, right arrow and scroll for options. RG -- RGibran RGibran's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10220 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Do not list compilation albums under srtist?

2011-12-06 Thread Mnyb
I lost track of the discussion :confused: But why not put normal albums on top in artist/albums Then compilations under or in a submenu as sugested by the op . Or if thats completely impossible , just remove them you will find them anyway in VA or albums or by search . But it's neat to also

Re: [slim] Vortexbox questions

2011-12-06 Thread agillis
Goodsounds;674053 Wrote: Not sure what you mean by this. Win machines tend to accumulate a lot of garbage settings that delay boot-up. Google Run msconfig to see how to adjust Startup settings. There's a lot of stuff (Google, Chrome, Quicktime, Winamp, Adobe, Real and on and on) that

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-12-06 Thread drunkahol
I use SqueezePlayer on my Motorola Xoom with great success, but as soon as I purchase and try to install on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the app is automatically removed from Soon - even if it is currently playing back music. Not sure if this is an issue with Icecream Sandwich or running the app on

Re: [slim] Vortexbox questions

2011-12-06 Thread Goodsounds
agillis;675004 Wrote: The point of having a Linux based appliance is you don't have to tinker with program like msconfig to get the system to run fast and reliable. I've used an EEE box with Win for several years as a music and network server, it's been reliable and trouble free for the most

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-12-06 Thread bluegaspode
drunkahol;675021 Wrote: I use SqueezePlayer on my Motorola Xoom with great success, but as soon as I purchase and try to install on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the app is automatically removed from Soon - even if it is currently playing back music. Not sure if this is an issue with Icecream

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-12-06 Thread bluegaspode
ja2038;674393 Wrote: Hi, I'd like to see a widgetized version of squeeze player, one that might create a small widget capable of: 1) turning squeeze player on and off 2) adjust volume by slider 3) showing current album artwork 4) supporting any relevant android widget audio controller

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-12-06 Thread bluegaspode
knoxbrder;674173 Wrote: Have you considered writing an app that would stream whatever was playing on the Android device to the Squeezebox network over wifi? Hi Mike, no I have not considered this yet. Don't you have more content on your server anyway. What type of streams do you want to

Re: [slim] Do not list compilation albums under srtist?

2011-12-06 Thread Phil Meyer
Ok , is there not a bug/enhancement req created already ? Over the years, I'm sure there have been several enhancement requests raised. There's this one: http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=12676 also mentioned on http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=4754

Re: [slim] Do not list compilation albums under srtist?

2011-12-06 Thread Phil Meyer
Parking the discussion about how to tag albums, what really matters here is how browsing the content of the library could be improved. When displaying albums for a chosen artist, it is easy to determine for each album whether it is a compilation or not, so it must be fairly easy to sort by

[slim] Transporter Group

2011-12-06 Thread Recoveryone
I have been a SB user for about 6 years and I have 3 classic SB, I have just upgraded to a Transporter and I am shock to see there is no discussion group for the transporter. I was hoping to be able to tap into some of the tricks and short cuts that have been found over the years to make this

Re: [slim] Transporter Group

2011-12-06 Thread aubuti
Notice that you also don't see forums for SliMP3, SB, SB2, SB3 or Transporter The model-specific forums were created starting with the Duet. Most of the threads about the Transporter are in the Audiophile forum. Also, searching on Transporter or TP will turn up what you need. -- aubuti

Re: [slim] Transporter Group

2011-12-06 Thread Recoveryone
aubuti;675070 Wrote: Notice that you also don't see forums for SliMP3, SB, SB2, SB3 or Transporter The model-specific forums were created starting with the Duet. Most of the threads about the Transporter are in the Audiophile forum. Also, searching on Transporter or TP will turn up

Re: [slim] Transporter Group

2011-12-06 Thread garym
Recoveryone;675072 Wrote: Thanks, still sad that the top of the line model is treated like a step child. I don't think having a forum section is particularly related to anything. And anyhow, the Transporter was never improved after the original version and has been pretty much dead as a

Re: [slim] Vortexbox questions

2011-12-06 Thread pski
Goodsounds;675048 Wrote: I've used an EEE box with Win for several years as a music and network server, it's been reliable and trouble free for the most part. Should problems arise, Windows information is widely available in non-technical language. Msconfig is about the only tinkering

Re: [slim] Thank you Slim Devices.

2011-12-06 Thread pablolie
The SB2 also remains my favorite product, the Touch is a worthy successor, the Boom a great add on. The Duet was a mis-step - as I got a replacement battery for the controller I realized the concept is not made to last. That will probably be the last time the battery is available. :( My mother

Re: [slim] Vortexbox questions

2011-12-06 Thread Goodsounds
pski;675091 Wrote: Brrrp! AKA a fart sound. Linux works beautifully and with far less hardware resources than winders. The same time spent learning Linux will result in a far greater understanding than the same time investment in other less sophisticated operating system. I think the term