Re: [slim] options setting up slim server

2006-10-11 Thread Michael Herger
If you use a "live CD" you can play with Linux without doing anything to the hard disk. It will be slower than a real install, but that is usually a worthwhile tradeoff. There is a Live CD with Slimserver, you can load it and go. Something like DSL-N would work well on an old box, and I think

Re: [slim] options setting up slim server

2006-10-10 Thread Pat Farrell
tucson5 wrote: Options 1. slim server on desk top computer, music on NAS connected to LAN then squeeze box. 2. slim server and music on NAS connected to LAN and then squeeze box Advantage: works all the time Disadvantage: more difficult to set up especially with newest upgraded software Quest

[slim] options setting up slim server

2006-10-10 Thread tucson5
I am just starting and am trying to figure out my options for using the squeeze box. I see three options but wanted input on each. I have a buffalo gigabit link station, 2 computers on a lan and 1 laptop with wireless. Options 1. slim server on desk top computer, music on NAS connected to LAN the