Nope. But I'm not fussy!
Isn't it an MP3 stream though?
I'm not sure if that's relevant anyway - can WMA be streamed to all SB
models now? I lose track.
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I think that to listen to this station would require a plugin, like
LastFM.
However I would guess that they'll be less open to revealing all of the
details one would need to do so.
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Are you sure it's a SB1 - it has the two line character based display
with each line equal size?
The SB3 might be on Slim's website already but there won't be any
available to buy until the 1st November.
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Are you running any plugins?
I would check the performance at the server end while the dropouts occur
- it could be a burst of CPU usage from SlimServer itself rather than
any other process.
Not being a mac user I have no idea how you do this though...
James
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Sounds like the bug 1960 relating to failed installation of the
SlimServer service.
Try running this command
"C:\program files\SlimServer\server\slim.exe -install"
Or just reinstalling SlimServer
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Yes, you can run the iTunes plugin from a Linux SlimServer, as long as
it can see the location of the iTunes Library XML file and the music
files. You'll need to copy the Library file over as a one-off if not.
This might end up being a lot of work for a party this weekend though!
There was mentio
If you don't want any audio from the other player, you might be better
off with the ShadowPlay plugin,
Which mirrors the interface from another player.
Then SlimServer's not doing the work associated with syncronising
players.
That would be somewhat of a waste of a SB3 though!
James
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Yes, I do mention this in the readme file that comes with the plugin -
but it seems no-one ever READS it!
Maybe I should just force a change to the rescan interval if it's set to
the default...
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Hi Sulvo,
I've written a plugin that allows you to put one of your playlists into
the 'Internet Radio' menu on the web page and player menus after a
couple of people asked for this. Just one playlist so far.
Www.jamescraig.co.uk/SlimServer RadioPlaylist plugin.
Really I think the SlimServer inter
I will take it into consideration...
I am working on a version that places the playlist name in the menus
rather than 'Radio Playlist',
Which is required before I can support multiple playlists...
James
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Indeed. That is an option but it's not very nice!
I'll probably have something ready next week...
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But Allan you can already do this... Don't tell me you didn't read the
readme file!!!
Set the iTunes rescan interval to 0 (no rescan) and use the Rescan
plugin to set a fixed time daily rescan.
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iTunes plugin = from iTunes
iTunes Update plugin = to iTunes
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There is a bug open for this.
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334
Any comments appreciated as it's not clear what causes this.
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What are you doing to create the playlists by accident? Never seen this
myself!
I can make the key reassignment optional.
Would you want the rating keys disabled as well?
This bit needs a bit of work anyway as you can't save playlists on the
Mac, but I still grab the key setting.
James
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Actually it's holding down the play key that saves playlists!
I might remove the now-playing mapping for that - I doubt anyone uses it
often enough to be an annoyance!
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I believe the WMA stream still goes via SlimServer, even if the SB2 is
decoding it?
Or are you talking about using Squeezenetwork?
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Oliver,
It seems pretty consistent that iTunes rescan times have got worse in
v6.2.
Memory usage should be the same or lower (and 512Mb is more than enough
memory)
However you could install SlimServer 6.2 as well as 5.4 to see how it
performs first - no need to remove your 5.4 installation, just s
It could be the library rescan.
Are you using the iTunes library and/or any plugins?
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SlimServer doesn't use apache, it has it's own webserver.
But it will one day (that's what the roadmap says).
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A new installation should use iTunes if detected (and hence the
playlists) but this is not foolproof.
In the Server Settings page, is 'use iTunes' enabled?
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> When I disable the iTunes plugin it works perfectly. but, it
> no longer
> uses iTunes which I want it to use. When I tell it to rescan
> it reverts
> to not using iTunes. When I switch it to use iTunes it plays
> music for
> a few seconds then stops then picks back up. What should I do?
I think it is a common problem.
It seems to be affecting Mac users more than XP users. Or maybe there
are just more iTunes users on Mac?
The iTunes rescan changed significantly from 5.4 6.2 and produces a
different performance profile than before.
It has to both parse the iTunes XML and scan the
> I have the iTunes configuration, it seems to have found my library
file and it
> seems to have picked up my music directory, just no play lists.
So the 'use itunes' option is visible and enabled in the SlimServer
settings page?
I was going to say 6.2.1 is working fine for me,
but I haven't act
Dan,
It really sounds like you are not waiting for the initial iTunes scan to
complete.
I'd guess that is going to take at least 30 minutes if all goes well.
With the interval set to 0 there is no initial scan hence no problem
(but no iTunes interaction!)
James
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Mike,
I've just tried both Internet Radio pages in both ie and firefox on XP,
and all combinations worked.
This was with 6.2.1 so you might want to upgrade and see if this helps.
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You don't need ActivePerl installed to SS run from the command line.
Just run slim.exe instead.
Other than that, an excellent suggestion!
James
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> I have the playlist folder on the same device and the server settings
> set to \\Rimmer1\music\MP3 Data\!Playlists which is obviously in a
> different branch to the MP3s; there are quite a few playlists
> in there.
Can you post a sample of the entries from the playlists?
Maybe the paths don
I get the same problem as Aaron. It's very annoying.
I've been ignoring it for a while, hoping it would go away, as I
generally use playlists.
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That's not a bug I believe, you're supposed to put the shared album name
in the 'common album titles' preference.
But can one put 'No Album' in this list?
If so I guess that solves the problem. I will try that tonight.
I would suggest that should be done by default though...
James
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No it is definitely a problem, Aaron's
explanation a few messages earlier described it
correctly.
(Talking specifically about the 'no album' case here. If I
have albums with shared names I rename them to be unique)
I've just noticed as well, that on the small library I have
here, artists
Bug 2510.
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2510
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Maybe it's the other one that needs renaming?
I'd imagine everyone expects a "screensaver" to return to the original
position when woken up.
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Are the sound dropouts from iTunes on XP?
There's a setting somewhere in the Quicktime properties called SafeMode
that should fix this.
I'm getting increasingly fed up with iTunes.
Using 100% CPU time while checking for Podcast updates is outrageous!
Anyone know if this is fixed in 6.0 ? (Or an
Seems like a lot of people have been reporting this recently.
There is a bug open at the moment
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2687
That you may wish to contribute to or keep an eye on.
With so many people having the same problem it's difficult to know what
to suggest,
but try enablin
You know I was sure I added a hint to use cmdow somewhere but I seem not
to.
There were instructions on the service matter already on the website
though:
http://petherton.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SlimServer/#interactive
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There is a bug open for this
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1740
You can add your address for updates and vote for it...
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See
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2623
I got my SS to behave by changing the "Filter genres at the album &
track level." setting, but this did not work for everyone on the bug
above. There's definitely a problem here...
James
I would suspect that iTunes Update plugin is actually working when you
run slim.exe and hence triggering constant iTunes library rescans.
Setting the iTunes reload interval to 0 is the right thing to do, but
you may still have to wait for an initial scan to complete if SlimServer
is in the middle o
Squiffy,
I have been reading your mails with interest as I have just acquired a
2nd hand xbox on ebay.
The one thing I don't understand clearly yet is that if I wish to:
A) retain the ability to play xbox games (not interested in xbox live),
B) run Linux (including replacing the hard drive)
- the
Hi Wei,
SlimServer doesn't use iTunes 'sharing' feature.
You would need to mount your windows laptop as a drive on your Linux
server.
(I'm not sure how you would do this, most people are usually looking for
the reverse setup)
For full iTunes support in SlimServer you need to make sure both the
iT
Have you tried these URLs?
http://wmlive.vitalstreamcdn.com/live_eonwmss_vitalstream_com_ccri-kufxf
m?MSWMExt=.asf
http://69.88.131.16:80/live_eonwmss_vitalstream_com_ccri-kufxfm?MSWMExt=
.asf
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The squeezebox can't play aac directly, so do you have quicktime
installed to convert them into wavs?
You will also need the lame binaries to convert back to mp3 if you have
bitrate limiting enabled.
If not, you should be able to find the details in the wiki or faq...
James
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SlimServer will handle the conversions for you once the required
software is installed.
(you won't be able to fast-forward or rewind though)
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You can make changes to the files in the Plugin subdirectory as they are
read on startup.
Changes anywhere else will require using slimserver.pl perl script
rather than the pre-compiled slim.exe
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I know that there's an option to import m3u files to iTunes - have you
tried this with the SlimServer files? ( I've never used it myself.)
Alternatively my iTunesUpdate plugin can save the current playlist
directly to iTunes, as long as you're running both SlimServer & iTunes
on the same XP box...
Unfortunately the guy who wrote the iTunes Update OSX code for me
couldn't get it to work on saving the playlists!
But as you're on OSX, have you seen this applescript to do what you're
asking?
http://www.balnaves.com/archives/2003/08/index.html
James
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I think the problem is that iTunes doesn't do what you expect when given
an m3u.
It appears it just loads all the tracks from the m3u into the library
and plays them.
Now, I assume that wtbates already has all the tracks in his library, so
it probably doesn't appear to do anything!
Possibly the m
Matt,
On default at least, when using iTunes integration there is an 'iTunes
Podcasts' item on the home page & player menus that goes directly to the
podcast list!
James
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> I fell in love with Itunes music server and how EZ it is to arrange,
> sort, create playlists quickly and intuitively with Roku. Now I am
> painfully and excruciatingly trying to do the same in Slimserver, with
> every mouse clicks result in webpage refresh, no way to sort,
> alphabetize, group s
> I can play the standard xfm stream on windows media player
> for mac, but not as a stream in iTunes. Could this be a LAME issue?
It's a wma stream so it's unlikely to work in iTunes!
James
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It's not entirely clear quite what you need here but...
Have you looked at the 'shadowplay' plugin? This allows you to control
remote SlimServer clients.
I'm not sure if it would work on a stream-only client though.
I also think it would be possible to write a plugin for controlling
iTunes from S
The only real solution is to buy another squeezebox!
If this isn't an option it seems like you can still theoretically do it
2 ways...
1) stream Slimserver -> iTunes -> Airport Express. Control/view
SlimServer stream via (Shadowplay?) SlimServer plugin.
2) stream iTunes -> Airport Express. Control
Hi Pankaj,
Unfortunately the followiTunes script is only written for Windows!
I think it also does the reverse of what you want - ie it makes
SlimServer play whatever iTunes is playing.
James
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Ah sorry, I had somehow got the impression you were a mac user from the
reference to airport!
I suppose it is what you want then, although the SB will actually be
playing music!
Therefore if you want to run the script you would need to install
ActiveState Perl (which is free),
Then you'd just run
Sounds like this bug:
"Now Playing" out of sync with what's really playing
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2510
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> This won't help, but I've
used the Mac program Airfoil to redirect any audio from my Mac to an Airport
Express. Works real nice with Pandora.com.
Well, it would help if Pankaj had a Mac - we're getting
close!
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Ah ha!
http://www.nanocrew.net/2005/07/23/justeport-02/
windows tool to redirect to Airport Express - written
by the infamous DVD Jon...
http://www.nat32.com/nat32e/htm/radio.htm
windows tool for capturing soundcard
output
add the two together
Run Softsqueeze on the Airport
Expre
Don't worry it does occur on 6.2/Windows!
I have added my vote - always forget about that, although I wonder if
anyone ever looks at the votes?
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Yes, that did sound quite tricky. Also it doesn't seem to be possible to
capture the sound indefinitely, a time period is required.
Anyway, followiTunes is done as-is:
it's not supposed to be a plugin, because your SlimServer might not be
on the same machine as iTunes.
Really, installing Perl an
The MSI should open in Windows installer and do everything
automatically.
http://downloads.activestate.com/ActivePerl/Windows/5.8/ActivePerl-5.8.7
.815-MSWin32-x86-211909.msi
If you're on XP I think you should already have the right version of
Windows Installer.
I wouldn't recommend the .as packag
Ah! OK In theory...
Open up the script in notepad.
Firstly is the SlimServer host the same as your SlimServer host?
If not, you need to replace the $server_address variable with the
correct IP address.
Secondly, you need to enter the MAC Address of the squeezebox to control
in the $player variabl
Correction !
> Firstly is the SlimServer host the same as your iTunes host?
> If not, you need to replace the $server_address variable with the
> correct IP address.
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Raymond,
You can change the screensaver from both.
In SlimServer's web interface, go to "player settings" for the
appropriate player (if you have more than one), then scroll down to
screensavers.
It's in pretty much the same place in the player menus.
James
Wow. I'm impressed it works!
Unfortunately I don't think there's anything to be done about the delay
- the script checks what iTunes is doing once a second already, so I
guess most of the delay comes in from SlimServer cueing up the file and
any buffering done in the Squeezebox.
James
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I have this problem myself - would be interested in knowing if there's a
solution...
My wireless SBG always needs restarting to see SlimServer.
SB2 wired to router reconnects by itself.
SS 6.2.2 on XP connected wirelessly to Linksys Router.
James
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Should work with any kind of SlimServer client.
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http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2510
Please vote for this - it really needs fixing and it seems like kdf has
identified the cause.
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I'm guessing this won't be available to non-US users beyond the free
trial?
You can lie on the registration about your location but then that won't
match up with your CC billing address.
James
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Score one for LastFM then.
Not that I'm biased. Much.
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> if for example...a non-geographic email address (e.g.
> @gmail.com) and the only zipcode I know (90125 ;-) the
> Pandora licensing hasn't been explicitly broken...
And how will you pay for the subscription required for the SlimServer
access?
>
> A buddy who lives in the states or paypal?
I couldn't find any details about what methods of payment they take
without signing up.
Anyway, don't get me wrong, I think this is great news for SlimDevices!
This is exactly the sort of thing they need to differentiate from the
competition.
Ho
> Nice! Pogue's a big name in the Mac world,
Really? I thought it was a pretty poor article technically.
Was anyone else amused by this line?
"Four kinds of audio-output connectors are provided, including RCA (red
and white) and digital outputs (optical and coax)."
James
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Hi David,
You should enable the d_itunes debugging option and then force a rescan.
Then check the SlimServer log to see exactly what's going on...
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Thanks! I shall add these notes to my web page.
Don't you have to do
arrow_right = dead
arrow_right.single =
arrow_right.hold = lastfm_skip
To remove the initial command?
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> > This sounds great but where can I download a custom.map? IR
> folder only
> > contains default,jvc_dvd, and Slim_devices_Remote.
> >
> > I tried just copying and editing default.map but I dont know what to
> > edit it with--note pad looks like a mess with some square
> boxes at the
> > end o
Yes, you can enter a station name before the address, separated by a
semi-colon.
Eg.
My station;lastfm://artists/2384832.29839,28445.387464,3848596.11228394
Currently the whole string is displayed but at least the nickname goes
first.
I haven't got around to separating the two parts yet - it was
I hope everyone has joined the SlimScobbler group as well?
There we already have our own charts etc.
James
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> Now, about that "glossy" remote ...
>
Isn't that just a protective sheet of plastic? It should peel off..
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> Me Sir, I did.
Ha!
BTW SlimScrobbler does have group charts, they're just not on the
overview page for some reason...
It seems we are Arctic Monkeys fans at the moment!
I am http://www.last.fm/user/craigjam/
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On windows, wordpad will do fine.
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> I'm curious why PPC's with the
Telcanto app haven't gotten more traction.
I suspect because it's not free,
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> If somebody wants to give me a helping hand developping a free
> alternative, running on Windows, Linux, PocketPC, Zaurus and others...
>
> http://www.herger.net/slim/detail.php?nr=912
>
But it would seem you have done it already!
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I would be interested in knowing as well.
It seems to be easy to register with a fake address.
But I don't think any non-us based users have gone as far as signing up
for a subscription yet?
(If payment is only by credit-card its billing address would usually
have to match your registration addres
Probably the iTunes library scan.
You can configure the interval at which this occurs or disable it in
favour of a scheduled rescan, with the iTunes Rescan Interval setting.
Try setting this to 0 (disabled) and restarting SlimServer to see if
that's the problem.
James
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Erik,
If you're referring to my script, then yes it may do what you want, ie
trigger SlimServer playback based on what is playing in iTunes.
You would probably have a more enjoyable experience using the Windows
GUI someone else has written called Moose, as in your situation you're
not actually inte
Neil,
It sounds like perhaps the left side of the page is not refreshing when
you change the dropdown on the right hand side.
The link behind the button that you're clicking should have a player
parameter than indicates which one it will take action against.
Have you checked that this is the corre
Are you using iTunes and/or do you have a lot of music containing
accented characters?
They are currently not appearing in 6.5 for me.
James
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> Woe, what a mistake! Has anybody got a tip on how to hide the
> SoftSqueeze remote?
I think you can move the remote on it's own by holding ctrl while you
click&drag the remote.
James
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I also think it sounds pretty terrible even on the high bit-rate.
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> Whats going to happen at the end of the 3 months when the free trial
> runs out though?
Find out at the end of May!
I don't think anyone has given an answer on this yet.
Can anyone who's signed up confirm what forms of payment Pandora takes?
James
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Hi Chip,
How recent is your 6.5 version?
This was working correctly for me as of a week or two ago, perhaps
something has changed.
Do you not see the track information anywhere?
Is it displayed correctly in the LastFM plugin menu/webpage?
James
> On the WWW page (showing what's playing in the right frame) is
> also the stream URL.
No, the LastFM Plugin web page.
There's a link to it on the left side of the SlimServer web home page
usually, or under the drop down menu in Fishbone.
The URL in the playlist never gets replaced (
BTW, how did the original poster work out £2 a day for electricity costs for
their P4 server?
How much less is the NAS solution and why?
(thinking of setting up something similar myself, but a cheap PC seems much
more cost-effective and extensible than a NAS solution.)
James
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I would raise a bug or search for an existing one.
I already raised a bug that tracks with accented filenames are not read
from iTunes.
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=3073
I never tried playing the ones tagged with an accent but not in the file
name.
Could be the same problem as you
What's the CPU usage on the server like when playing?
Has the library scan completed?
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> Where do I save the followiTunes script to. Do I put it under the
Plugins folder?
If I recall correctly the script can be saved anywhere.
It's not a conventional plugin and uses the http interface of SlimServer
to control playback.
James
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> Also, I'm intrigued with the Pandora-approved "mash up"
> between Last.fm
> and Pandora mentioned towards the end of the article. Anybody know
> anything about that?
I think siduhe posted a link earlier in the week.
It's a web-based 'wrapper' on Pandora that submits to LastFM
Would be nice to
> What will I need to do to turn off this VU display before
> showing Caller ID information? My software talks to the Slim server
using
> the command line interface. It issues a "display" command to show the
Caller ID
> information.
One way would be to 'push' a new mode onto the player with yo
> I haven't actually written a plugin.. just a separate EXE that
> communicates with the Slim server software using its command-line
> interface. Is there a way to change modes using the command line?
Ah, I don't think it is currently possible from the CLI.
James
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