People also uses all kinds of OS for thier server .
WHS " windows home server " or OSX there are bunch of mac minis doing
server duty around the world .
Linux OS are plentifull some are clearly made for headless ( no screen
or keyboard conected ) server duty and have no GUI aka desktop with
grap
P Nelson wrote:
> I do have an old windows machine lying arround that has windows 2000,(or
> Windows me?) that is not being used at all.? It is old, but it should
> run the vortexbox software? If I screw it up and a make it a brick, I
> don't care! I hope it will have the sleep and wake-up fea
garym wrote:
> I know nothing about linux. That doesn't seem to get in the way of me
> using the Vortebox servers. They are designed to be mostly used via
> WebGUI that is dumbed down for any user. If something breaks, that's a
> different story, but for setup and day to day use, it was plug and
Actually then, Vortexbox is designed for you. It is Linux underneath,
but it has a convenient web interface that allows you do almost anything
you need, without having to go anywhere near a scary Linux command line
terminal.
Also, a point of clarification. "Vortexbox" is software, and "Vortexbox
P Nelson wrote:
> Choose the headache is right!
>
> 1) TinyLMS reliability headache, and when it does not work the wife
> complains, which expands the headache. I must be insane to try this.
> It is like a train wreck, you know you should not watch, but you cannot
> help it. I don't use plug
aubuti wrote:
> Exactly. As for "...the headache of running another system...", if one
> wants to use a network music player like the Touch then one has to
> "choose a headache":
>
> 1) running TinyLMS on the Touch,
> 2) running LMS on the current system (ie, computer) enough to serve your
> mus
garym wrote:
> vortexbox, squeezeplug, PC, Mac: these are all variants of the same
> thing. That is, a computer running LMS. Some of them are more powerful
> computers than others, but they are all just computers. (in fact the
> TOUCH is a computer too, running LMS, but it is just way, way
> un
P Nelson wrote:
> I also wanted the small footprint of a USB powered drive. I followed
> most of the tips in this thread:
> http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?82070-Touch-with-USB-drive-mastering-TinySB&highlight=jean2
>
> For about 1-2 weeks the Toshiba USB powered drive worked fine,
gellie wrote:
> Yes self powered/ Same thing worked for a while, then nothing but
> problems. Thanks for the suggestion on a powered one. However i like the
> footprint of a self powered USB.
I also wanted the small footprint of a USB powered drive. I followed
most of the tips in this thread:
h
P Nelson wrote:
> I know this is off topic, but why three? Are they in different
> locations than cannot be linked via wifi or Ethernet? How do you keep
> the music on the servers syncd up so that everything is up to date?
>
One at home, one at my weekend cottage, one is spare at home that I
Yes self powered/ Same thing worked for a while, then nothing but
problems. Thanks for the suggestion on a powered one. However i like the
footprint of a self powered USB.
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garym wrote:
> Agree (and I'm a fan of the vortexboxesI have three.)
>
I know this is off topic, but why three? Are they in different
locations than cannot be linked via wifi or Ethernet? How do you keep
the music on the servers syncd up so that everything is up to date?
To the original
Yes Mac wifi and Touch wifi. Havent experienced "drop out " problems.
Just problems with my external USB hooked into the touch.
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gellie wrote:
> Yes Mac wifi and Touch wifi. Havent experienced "drop out " problems.
> Just problems with my external USB hooked into the touch.
with robust WIFI connections, the two WIFI "hops" can certainly work
just fine, but if you notice dropouts, etc. once you start running LMS
on your Ma
gellie wrote:
> Thanks Gary, I guess since I have my Mac on most of the time, there's
> nor real advantage on using a VB.
Agree (and I'm a fan of the vortexboxesI have three!). One issue.
How is your Mac connected to your home network? Via WIFI or ethernet
cable to router? And how is your
Thanks Gary, I guess since I have my Mac on most of the time, there's
nor real advantage on using a VB.
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gellie wrote:
> Hello I was wondering on what the advantages are on using a Vortexbox vs
> A USB? I recently have experienced problems with using my USB hooked up
> to my Touch. can I use my USB connected to my router to archive the same
> results? if i decide to to with a vortexbox
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Hello I was wondering on what the advantages are on using a Vortexbox vs
A USB? I recently have experienced problems with using my USB hooked up
to my Touch. can I use my USB connected to my router to archive the same
results? if i decide to to with a vortexbox
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