Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-28 Thread chenrikson
BlueScreenJunky;389851 Wrote: yeah, I wasn't too sure about where to unzip the files either. You just have to extract the content of the sip file in the /server/Plugins/ directory (you might have to create it). For exemple if you download CustomBrowse, you'll have a .zip with a CustomBrowse

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-27 Thread BlueScreenJunky
I think funkstar didn't mean that the wiki is clear enough as it is, but that if it is not clear enough (which is the case since you didn't find the information you wanted, and I also have some difficulties understanding some of it) the solution is NOT to add stickies on the forum, but to improve

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-27 Thread funkstar
Thanks BlueScreenJunky, thats exactly what I was meaning. Sure have a sticky in the forums, but just put a link in it to the re-written Wiki page. chenrikson;389682 Wrote: For example, how can I use the SD card slot in the controller - if I can -- not to mention the interface on the bottom

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-27 Thread chenrikson
BlueScreenJunky;389752 Wrote: I By the way, what's your problem with installing 3rd party plug-ins ? Maybe we can help you out while we wait for someone to write a guide ;-) (I'd do it but I'm pretty new here so I might get things wrong) Point taken!. My problem is that I am not entirely

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-27 Thread BlueScreenJunky
yeah, I wasn't too sure about where to unzip the files either. You just have to extract the content of the sip file in the /server/Plugins/ directory (you might have to create it). For exemple if you download CustomBrowse, you'll have a .zip with a CustomBrowse folder inside. Just unzip this

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-27 Thread funkstar
Actual server plugins, or extensions, are now handled by the Extension Downloader built into the server. I assume this will eventually handle SqueezeOS applets and extensions as well. There has also been talk of having walpapers in the wiki which can be browsed from your local SqueezeCenter and

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-27 Thread funkstar
OK, so the Extension Downloader also deals with SqueezeOS files. http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezeCenter_Repositories -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-26 Thread funkstar
chenrikson;389440 Wrote: Anybody up for writing such a sticky? Will the Mods put it in? A sticky is a waste of time. If the information isn't all in the Wiki, then it can be added and edited by anyone that creates an account. That is the whole point of wiki's The best way to hide relevant

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??

2009-01-26 Thread chenrikson
I hear you, but disagree. I have written stickeys for other forums and have been gratified about how many people have expressed appreciation for my effort. You may be expert enough to do all you need with the existing documentation, but I am not - in spite of 20 plus years of using computers.