Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-09-30 Thread garym
PunkNozyFun wrote: > so, what is the conclusion?en? Not sure. If it was me, I'd just do a clean install of vb2.4. *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.4) > LMS 7.9.1 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.4) > LMS 7.9.1 > Touch > Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-09-30 Thread PunkNozyFun
so, what is the conclusion?en? PunkNozyFun's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67113 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=106668 __

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-09-29 Thread garym
iPhone wrote: > . > . > Exactly what feature are you trying to get that is not in the current > available dnf -y update version? LMS 7.9.1 is fairly up to date. So if > there isn't something specific you HAVE to have in the latest Nightly, > don't bother with Nightly's. > > SSH into Vortexbox an

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-09-29 Thread iPhone
Fredo wrote: > When executing the commands shown in garym's post #78, I get these error > messages: > > 23768 > > I am using Vortexbox ver 2.4, and I now have LMS ver 7.9.1 - > 0.4.20170705git1498799744. > > What am I doing wrong? . . Exactly what feature are you trying to get that is not in t

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-09-29 Thread Fredo
When executing the commands shown in garym's post #78, I get these error messages: 23768 I am using Vortexbox ver 2.4, and I now have LMS ver 7.9.1 - 0.4.20170705git1498799744. What am I doing wrong? +---+ |Filename: Capture.JPG

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-19 Thread Fredo
How embarrassing! I was on the wrong line when I clicked on "Copy Link Address". Thanks so much, guys, for the help. Fredo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=65011 View this thread: http://forums.s

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-19 Thread garym
alfista wrote: > Not sure if that's the reason it failed, but if you have a VB that's not > the right package, you should use the RPM. correct. he's using wrong install. Use this: > > http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/7.9/sc/fd6f4e3/logitechmediaserver-7.9.1-0.1.1499900819.noarch.rpm

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-19 Thread d6jg
alfista wrote: > Not sure if that's the reason it failed, but if you have a VB that's not > the right package, you should use the RPM. Exactly that I think as well. *Pi3 with piCoreplayer music on QNAP TS419p via NFS* iThingys/iPeng/Tablets/Jogglers *Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS60

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-18 Thread alfista
Fredo wrote: > > > What did I do wrong? Not sure if that's the reason it failed, but if you have a VB that's not the right package, you should use the RPM. alfista's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?use

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-18 Thread Fredo
garym wrote: > you won't get 7.9.2, but you'll get everything else for Vortexbox. To > get newer 7.9.1 or later, go to this site, and copy the link for the > redhat (RPM) LMS install, about 3/4 down the page: > > http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/?ver=7.9 > > to just install new LMS ver

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-17 Thread d6jg
Thanks Gary Michael thought it was the CPU in mine but perhaps not. I will whip the old HD out and try a new one with 2.4 *Pi3 with piCoreplayer music on QNAP TS419p via NFS* iThingys/iPeng/Tablets/Jogglers *Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 - > Celestion Ditton F20s *Office* - Pi ->

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-16 Thread garym
bb1959 wrote: > will do. I have a laptop anyway. Just a note that I installed VB 2.4 on one of my vortexboxes and Spotty now authorizes and works as expected. The only hassle I had was that I could never get the VB 2.4 install to start from booting from the "bootable" USB drive where I had sav

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread bb1959
will do. I have a laptop anyway. garym wrote: > You physically plug in a computer monitor to the VB with a cable and > plug in a USB keyboard. At this point you should wait until I report > back. It may turn out that installing VB 2.4 doesn't actually solve our > problem. So a lot of work f

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread garym
bb1959 wrote: > How do I do that? You physically plug in a computer monitor to the VB with a cable and plug in a USB keyboard. At this point you should wait until I report back. It may turn out that installing VB 2.4 doesn't actually solve our problem. So a lot of work for nothing. *Home:

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread bb1959
How do I do that? garym wrote: > Keep in mind that putty won't work for you when doing the actual install > on the VB. You'll need a monitor and keyboard actually attached to the > VB. bb1959's Profile: http://forums.slim

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread garym
bb1959 wrote: > thanks, I'll try it. the confusing part was finding the image. I use > putty on my pc to connect to my VB. Let me know how it goes on Sunday. Keep in mind that putty won't work for you when doing the actual install on the VB. You'll need a monitor and keyboard actually attache

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread bb1959
thanks, I'll try it. the confusing part was finding the image. I use putty on my pc to connect to my VB. Let me know how it goes on Sunday. garym wrote: > I'll know more after Sunday afternoon when I go through this. But I > already created the bootable USB. > > Save this zip file to your d

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread garym
garym wrote: > Which part is confusing. Can you create the bootable USB drive with the > 2.4 image? I'll know more after Sunday afternoon when I go through this. But I already created the bootable USB. Save this zip file to your desktop: http://iso.vortexbox.org/vortexbox24-release-20151125.zip

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread garym
bb1959 wrote: > I want to update to 2.4 (spotty won't work w/2.3) and I have not clue > how to do. I have read the wikis (image installation guide) but it is > very confusing and I really am lost. > > Any help is appreciated. > > Thanks! > > Brooks Which part is confusing. Can you create the

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-07-14 Thread bb1959
I want to update to 2.4 (spotty won't work w/2.3) and I have not clue how to do. I have read the wikis (image installation guide) but it is very confusing and I really am lost. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Brooks bb

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-28 Thread garym
Fredo wrote: > Gary, thanks agian. All is well now. > > One last question. If I run the two commands you described in item #2 > of your post #76, every so often, will I get all the new updates when > they become available, even 7.9.2? you won't get 7.9.2, but you'll get everything else for Vo

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-28 Thread Fredo
Gary, thanks agian. All is well now. One last question. If I run the two commands you described in item #2 of your post #76 every so often, will I get all the new updates when they become available, even 7.9.2? Fredo's P

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-28 Thread garym
Fredo wrote: > Gary, thanks for the info. Success, it worked! The LSM update > installed. Thanks to all who took the time to comment, I really > appreciate the help. > > One last question please. Do I need to do this: > > You will have to upgrade your VB 2.4 system from the command line to

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-28 Thread Fredo
Gary, thanks for the info. Success, it worked! The LSM update installed. Thanks to all who took the time to comment, I really appreciate the help. One last question please. Do I need to do this: You will have to upgrade your VB 2.4 system from the command line to prevent the Slim Devices nig

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-28 Thread garym
Fredo wrote: > Wirrunna, thank you so much for the instructions but I, for some reason, > am still having trouble: > > First of all, when I issued the command in step 3, PuTTY returned the > msg: "cp: overwrite '/var/lib/squeezeboxserver/prefs/server.prefs'?" > I entered "y". > > Lastly, step 4

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-28 Thread Fredo
Wirrunna, thank you so much for the instructions but I, for some reason, am still having trouble: First of all, when I issued the command in step 3, PuTTY returned the msg: "cp: overwrite '/var/lib/squeezeboxserver/prefs/server.prefs'?" I entered "y". Lastly, step 4, I entered "dnf install" then

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Wirrunna
Fredo, I would go back and start again with the instructions in this post: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?106668-Vortexbox-forums-amp-VB-Wiki-domains-dead&p=876596&viewfull=1#post876596 noting the following- Step 4. From http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/?ver=7.9 , find the

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
When I issued the command "systemctl enable squeezeboxserver.service" it returned the message "Failed to execute operation: No such file or directory" Fredo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=65011

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Wirrunna
You may have to enable the service. systemctl enable squeezeboxserver.service then systemctl start squeezeboxserver (https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/15/html/Deployment_Guide/ch-Services_and_Daemons.html) A camel is a racehorse designed by a committee. Seen sprayed on the outside

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
Thanks Thomas for your comment. Yes, I rebooted but no LSM. I am using vortexbox OS version 2.4. I can google the IP address of the vortexbox and I get the Vortexbox main menu. When I click on the LSM icon, I get the message "This site can not be reached". Do I need to erase and reinstall LSM

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Thomas8675309
Fredo wrote: > Not sure if I got the update or not. Appears that I didn't, since I can > not open LMS now. How can I confirm that the update was indeed > installed? Apologies if this is too obvious, but have you rebooted your vortexbox since installing the update? If so, can you still not reac

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
Not sure if I got the update or not. Appears that I didn't, since I can not open LMS now. How can I confirm that the update was indeed installed? Fredo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=65011 View

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Mr. Bill
Fredo wrote: > Thanks again Mr Bill. I did what you suggested in your last reply. I > can not log on to LMS though. I get the message "This site can not be > reached". Any more suggestions? Did you get the 7.9.1 update? If so, I may not fully understand your problem and keep in mind that my

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
Thanks again Mr Bill. I did what you suggested in your last reply. I can not log on to LMS though. I get the message "This site can not be reached". Any more suggestions? Fredo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/m

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Mr. Bill
Fredo wrote: > Thanks Mr Bill for your reply. So, what is the command for erasing the > "Squeeze Community" repo? Is it just "dnf erase"? I believe the command would be: *dnf erase squeezecommunity-repo* Run the command, reboot and then try the *dnf clean all* followed by *dnf up**date* to s

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
Thanks Mr Bill for your reply. So, what is the command for erasing the "Squeeze Community" repo? Fredo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=65011 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showth

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Mr. Bill
I'm not sure if this will solve the previous posters problem but I ran into a similar problem when I tried to update one of my Vortexboxes a few months ago. In my case it was due to still trying to use the 'Squeeze Community' repo that Clive (JackOfAll) used to maintain. It seems that Clive has mo

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
I am using ver 2.4 Fredo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=65011 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=106668 ___ discuss mail

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread garym
if you are on VB 2.3 you use "yum" rather than "dnf" *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.9 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.3) > LMS 7.9 > Touch > Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio) *Office:* Win8(64) > LMS 7.9 > Squeezelite

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread Fredo
Is the dnf install command I used correct? dnf install http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/?ver=7.9/logitechmediaserver-7.9.1-1498468656.noarch.rpm Last metadata expiration check: 0:36:03 ago on Tue Jun 27 07:34:35 2017. Dependencies resolved. Nothing to do. Complete! When I ran the comma

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-27 Thread d6jg
http://wiki.vortexbox.org/how_to_install_lms_7.9_nightly_from_slim_devices_repo_on_vb_2.3 *Vortexbox LMS 7.9 music on QNAP TS419p via NFS* iThingys/iPeng/Tablets *Living Room* - SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 - > Celestion Ditton F20s - Zone 2 -> Sony TA FE 320 -> Sennheiser RS 130 & B&W P7 *Office* - RPi

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-06-26 Thread Fredo
I am currently using LMS version 7.9.0 - 0.148.20161023 and tried to update to version 7.9.1. Using Putty, I entered the commands "dnf clean all" and "dnf -y update". I have attached a copy of the text from that session. What am I doing wrong? 22960 +---

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-04-29 Thread DJanGo
wortgefecht wrote: > I also noticed, the LocalPlayer that comes ootb is called Player1. I can > rename it, but after every reboot, it's called Player1 again. Why? And > how can I change that? are you talking about Vortexbox ootb ? If yes please ask there - imho the vb forums is not offline anymo

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-04-29 Thread wortgefecht
I also noticed, the LocalPlayer that comes ootb is called Player1. I can rename it, but after every reboot, it's called Player1 again. Why? And how can I change that? Current setup: - EEEBox, Xubuntu 14.04, LMS 7.9, FLAC - *Duet* > Pro-Ject DAC Box E > AKG Hearo 888 Titan (home office),

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-04-28 Thread wortgefecht
So, I have set up my VortexBox now. Instead of building a new box, I reused an old ASRock ION 330 I found and upgraded it to 4 GB of RAM instead of 2 GB and put in a 2 TB harddisk. So far, everything runs smoothly. The only issue I have is with the Player (is it a LocalPlayer?) that it offers. It

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-19 Thread garym
jfo wrote: > Great...thanks. note that one has to re-register with the forum, but your old username should be availaible (mine was) *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.9 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.3) > LMS 7.9 > Touch > Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-18 Thread jfo
Great...thanks. jfo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1135 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=106668 ___ discuss mailing li

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-18 Thread lahoya
Happy to report that the Vortexbox User Forum is back online. First accessed it yesterday. Happy days are here again. Lahoya lahoya's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=63281 View this thread: http://f

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-11 Thread jfo
Wirrunna wrote: > To upgrade Plex media server on Vortexbox, go to > https://www.plex.tv/downloads/, select Linux, > then click the download button and right click Fedora 64-bit (RPM for > Fedora 14 or newer) and click copy link location. > > Then in Putty on your Vortexbox, type dnf install an

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-11 Thread Wirrunna
To upgrade Plex media server on Vortexbox, go to https://www.plex.tv/downloads/, select Linux, then click the download button and right click Fedora 64-bit (RPM for Fedora 14 or newer) and click copy link location. Then in Putty on your Vortexbox, type dnf install and right click, to get dnf i

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread wortgefecht
d6jg wrote: > I have a few tweaks applied to my VB which I would recommend you look > into > > I heavily modified the ripping config file - etc/ripit/config - to use > an artist/album structure, dispense with .m3u playlist files and some > over stuff. The instructions for this are still availabl

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread wortgefecht
d6jg wrote: > Important Note. > Once you have updated to 7.9 nightly - recommended - you can't update VB > itself through the Web GUI you must use the method described earlier in > this thread. Just read that post, thank you. I will mostly be working headless through ssh anyway. Exept for the ri

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread d6jg
I have a few tweaks applied to my VB which I would recommend you look into I heavily modified the ripping config file - etc/ripit/config - to use an artist/album structure, dispense with .m3u playlist files and some over stuff. The instructions for this are still available in the Vb wiki at http:

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread d6jg
wortgefecht wrote: > Though so. Thanks for clearing that up, too. > > Gesendet von meinem Nexus 6 mit Tapatalk Important Note. Once you have updated to 7.9 nightly - recommended - you can't update VB itself through the Web GUI you must use the method described earlier in this thread. *Vorte

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread wortgefecht
garym wrote: > the vortexbox updates don't pick up the7.9 nightlys. it uses and older > version. There are instructions above in this thread to switch to > installing the 7.9 nightly version. Though so. Thanks for clearing that up, too. Gesendet von meinem Nexus 6 mit Tapatalk Current setup:

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread garym
wortgefecht wrote: > I roughly assembled the machine to test VortexBox 2.4. Runs smoothly, > did also some test rips. Looks good, muich easier for casual ripping (my > CD library is completely ripped already, so I would only do a CD from > time to time). > > I also noticed that 2.4 comes alread

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-07 Thread wortgefecht
garym wrote: > a. Yes. still valid. > b. 2.4 (assuming your machine is 64bit) > c. only need dvd drive if you want to rip DVDs. otherwise, CD drive is > fine. I roughly assembled the machine to test VortexBox 2.4. Runs smoothly, did also some test rips. Looks good, muich easier for casual rippi

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread wortgefecht
Since I'm going to order some other stuff from China anyway, I'll buy one of those SOtM clones and give it a try. Gesendet von meinem Nexus 6 mit Tapatalk Current setup: - EEEBox, Xubuntu 14.04, LMS 7.9, FLAC - *Duet* > Pro-Ject DAC Box E > AKG Hearo 888 Titan (home office), *Boom + Can

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread garym
wortgefecht wrote: > Ah, yes, pretty straightforward if you are a bit Linux savvy :) Thanks. > > Just a last general question: I noticed that there are a few companies > selling pre-assembled VortexBoxes. Some come even either with this SOtM > USB PCIe card or a soundcard like the Juli@ (newer

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread wortgefecht
garym wrote: > my 4TB is a single drive. I think a lot of folks like running the VB on > small SSD and the data on spinning drives. > There's info on how to do this here: > http://wiki.vortexbox.org/how_do_i_add_a_second_drive_to_my_vortexbox > > and all sorts of info here: > wiki.vortexbox.org

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread garym
wortgefecht wrote: > Thanks for that. I read in your footer that you run a box with 4TB. Is > that one drive or do you have several installed? I'm not familiar with > Fedora (VortexBox is based on it, no?), so I don't know about auto > mounting drives there. Even on Debian, that can be a pain in

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread wortgefecht
Thanks for that. I read in your footer that you run a box with 4TB. Is that one drive or do you have several installed? I'm not familiar with Fedora (VortexBox is based on it, no?), so I don't know about auto mounting drives there. Even on Debian, that can be a pain in the a**. Also, it's possibl

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread garym
wortgefecht wrote: > > Here we go: > a) Generally, is this still a valid way to go? After all, the sites are > now down for a while. > b) Which version would you suggest? 2.3 or 2.4? > c) Since VortexBox offers the ripping of DVDs, does it need a DVD drive? > Or would an old CD ROM with a reliab

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-03-05 Thread wortgefecht
Hello everyone, since the sites are still down, and some of you here are fairly experienced with VortexBox, I just ask my questions here. So, I have a nice HTPC case, some Micro ATX motherboards with dual and quad core AMD processors and up to 8 GB of RAM, some 2TB WD Green hdds, and even an unuse

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-26 Thread Bluehusky79
garym wrote: > EDIT: oops, I see you solved. > > I just updated with the latest LMS 7.9 today. have you tried this: > > > Code: > > systemctl stop squeezeboxserver > > > > > Code: > > yum install http://downloads.sli

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-26 Thread garym
jfo wrote: > When attempting to use CLI to do a routine update to VB or LMS 7.9, I'm > getting this error message: > Error: Failed to synchronize cache for repo 'updates' > I last updated VB about a week ago with no issues to the 7.9 Feb 16 > version. I happened to notice today that the 3rd party

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-26 Thread jfo
When attempting to use CLI to do a routine update to VB or LMS 7.9, I'm getting this error message: Error: Failed to synchronize cache for repo 'updates' I last updated VB about a week ago with no issues to the 7.9 Feb 16 version. I happened to notice today that the 3rd party plugin list is missin

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-22 Thread jfo
paltomare wrote: > I also spoke with Andrew since I was having issues with my upgrade to > Vortexbox 2.4. > Andrew tells me the Sonictransporter AP has all of the features of > Vortexbox and many more, except for MakeMKV. > > The VB forums were pretty quiet just before they went down anyway. I g

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-22 Thread paltomare
I also spoke with Andrew since I was having issues with my upgrade to Vortexbox 2.4. Andrew tells me the Sonictransporter AP has all of the features of Vortexbox and many more, except for MakeMKV. The VB forums were pretty quiet just before they went down anyway. I get the sense most folks may ha

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-22 Thread jfo
It appears that the VortexBox brand is gone and Andrew has replaced it with the Sonic Transporter brand on his Small Green Computer site. I emailed him a few days ago about the forum and he indicated that he is working to get the VB forum back up. No mention of a time line.

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-22 Thread jclctr
I absolutely love the Vortexbox and really appreciate the help and patience Ron and Andrew have shown me over the years. Forum support also has been a Godsend. I hope it continues and that Small Green Computers continues to produce some form of Vortexbox Appliance. The parts cost almost the same

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-18 Thread Wirrunna
Once you have completed the procedure jfo detailed, further upgrades are : dnf clean all; dnf --exclude=logitechmediaserver* update dnf install http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/7.9/sc/6b4ee63/logitechmediaserver-7.9.0-0.1.1487249278.noarch.rpm I just updated from Logitech Media Server Ve

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-17 Thread d6jg
jfo wrote: > Here are comments I copied from Ron Olson. It's essentially the same, > using the command DNF to replace YUM. DNF is used in the VB2.4 Fedora > version, but YUM still works too. > One important thing to note is the last comment about updating VB using > command line rather than the V

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-17 Thread jfo
d6jg wrote: > As the VB forum hasn't yet re-appeared and the Wiki doesn't tell you how > to do this I have examined my bash history and the steps are as > follows: > > This is to upgrade from VB 2.4 with LMS 7.8 to the nightly 7.9.xx > version > > Replace - > http://downloads.slimdevices.com/ni

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-17 Thread d6jg
As the VB forum hasn't yet re-appeared and the Wiki doesn't tell you how to do this I have examined my bash history and the steps are as follows: This is to upgrade from VB 2.4 with LMS 7.8 to the nightly 7.9.xx version Replace - http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/7.9/sc/6b4ee63/logitechme

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-11 Thread paltomare
Wirrunna wrote: > Are you sure the network is running ? > > Type ifconfig at a command prompt, you should get something like : > [root@coolvbox ~]# ifconfig > eth0: flags=4163 mtu 1500 > inet 192.168.2.26 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast > 192.168.2.255 > inet6 fe80::76d4:35ff:feef:7d06 prefi

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-10 Thread Wirrunna
paltomare wrote: > While we wait for the VB forums to come back, would anyone here know > what service might be disabled in my Vortexbox 2.4 that is preventing > LMS and Subsonic from running? > Whatever it is, it's preventing me from accessing the appliance via > pUTTY too. All other services ar

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-02 Thread garym
d6jg wrote: > That is the "Community" version which IIRC is no longer being actively > developed / supported. > There is (was) a very similar post that told you how to upgrade 2.3 or > 2.4 to use the 7.9 Nightly tree - I can't find it now - but once you had > done this you can keep upgrading. >

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-02 Thread d6jg
properjob wrote: > If you want LMS 7.9 and some other bits and bobs the Wiki has the info. > > http://wiki.vortexbox.org/how_to_install_the_squeeze_community_repository That is the "Community" version which IIRC is no longer being actively developed / supported. There is (was) a very similar p

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-01 Thread paltomare
While we wait for the VB forums to come back, would anyone here know what service might be disabled in my Vortexbox 2.4 that is preventing LMS and Subsonic from running? Whatever it is, it's preventing me from accessing the appliance via pUTTY too. All other services are working such as the Home s

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-01 Thread properjob
jclctr wrote: > Also, My Vortexbox has not updated in weeks. Thanks all. If you want LMS 7.9 and some other bits and bobs the Wiki has the info. http://wiki.vortexbox.org/how_to_install_the_squeeze_community_repository VortexBox 2.3 (Fedora Rel 20) on old Celeron laptop with mounted 2TB d

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-01 Thread properjob
I haven't had too many problems with VB2.3 after a clean install (I think VB2.4 was released to support compatibilty with newer hardware which wasn't applicable) & any I did have were fixable from searching the forum - it's my library.

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-02-01 Thread properjob
I haven't had too many problems with VB2.3 after a clean install (I think VB2.4 was released to support compatibilty with newer hardware which wasn't applicable) & any I did have were fixable from searching the forum - t's my library. -

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-30 Thread paltomare
garym wrote: > same for me. I read that Ron had been ill. He is the key contributor to > the vortexbox forum. I hope he gets well (for his own sake of course but > also for the sake of vortexbox users ;)) Me threeI've lost count how many times Ron has helped me, hope he gets well. I upgrade

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-30 Thread garym
properjob wrote: > Yeah when Ron was involved he was phenomenally knowledgeable, I'd never > have stuck at it without him & a few other Linux geeks. My Linux skills > are basically cut & paste, directory editing & changing the odd line in > a text file. same for me. I read that Ron had been ill

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-30 Thread properjob
garym wrote: > They had a hacking once before and it took a couple of weeks to get back > online. I think it's only one guy (Andrew). And it's not a super active > forum. I'm sure it will be back. Yeah when Ron was involved he was phenomenally knowledgeable, I'd never have stuck at it without hi

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-29 Thread garym
properjob wrote: > Still the same (30/01) They had a hacking once before and it took a couple of weeks to get back online. I think it's only one guy (Andrew). And it's not a super active forum. I'm sure it will be back. *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-29 Thread properjob
bb1959 wrote: > iI wonder if this is why I am having all these issues w/Spotify? No, the Spotify issue seems to be related to switching over to support Spotify Family (so you can have 5 versions of Spotify running potentially). There is an official version and a protocol handler. There is also a

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-27 Thread garym
bb1959 wrote: > iI wonder if this is why I am having all these issues w/Spotify? No, the VB forum server has nothing to do with Spotify or anything else running on your squeezeboxes. *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.3

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-27 Thread bb1959
iI wonder if this is why I am having all these issues w/Spotify? garym wrote: > They had a server crash. This has been posted at vortexbox.org for > a few days: > > > > Our server crashed this morning and the drive is not recoverable. We > are working to get vortexbox.org ba

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-27 Thread garym
They had a server crash. This has been posted at vortexbox.org for a few days: Our server crashed this morning and the drive is not recoverable. We are working to get vortexbox.org back on-line as soon as possible. Our wiki and VortexBox downloads are still avalible at

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-26 Thread Mnyb
Yes thier website and forum is down .maybe it's maintanence? Store is open http://www.vortexbox.co.uk Try an email ? Audiostore Ltd ad...@vortexbox.co.uk Audiostore Ltd 15 Mount Sion Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1UD United Kingdom +44(0)1892 888 456 Mob: +44(0)7585 808778 Email: ad...@vortexb

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2017-01-26 Thread jclctr
I get a message that the server crashed this morning (and it seems to have happened some time ago). Also, My Vortexbox has not updated in weeks. Is something up? Thanks all. jclctr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.co

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2016-12-22 Thread properjob
Ok must be some weird DNS issue with my phone (tried both home wifi & 4G) - seems fine on the laptop!! properjob's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=42088 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.c

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2016-12-22 Thread Mnyb
And the wiki works to http://wiki.vortexbox.org Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadium 3 sub. Bedroom/Office: Boom Kitchen: Tou

Re: [slim] Vortexbox forums & VB Wiki domains dead?

2016-12-22 Thread Mnyb
They work just fine for me ? http://vortexbox.org/forum Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadium 3 sub. Bedroom/Office: Boom Kit