I'd recommend you taking a look at Windows Home server. I found it not
only works with the Touch reliably it also backs up your PCs and gives
you access to your files when away from home. I paid £72 for my copy.
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spile
If the Sheva/Guru-plug is ruled out then the next step in low power
usage is http://www.fit-pc.com.
I did consider this for a while, but personally my storage requirements
are just a tad larger, and I would have to have external USB harddrives
connected.
So I choose to buy a atom based mini-ITX
I have already read about Sheevaplug.
It sounds amazing, but I am not really sure if I would be able to set
up the Linux system although the step-by-step instructions sound okay -
I am really no Linux expert.
So if I decide to go the external server way in the future, I still
think about the pros
For the moment, I am okay with the rudimentary internal server.
But of course it's nice to know that we can switch to an external
server with extended possibilities (and extended power consumption :-(
) later.
We will see - maybe the expectations raise after some time...
And I will definitely
Glad you are enjoying your Touch,here run the Transporter.
my server runs 24 hrs continuously @ 5 watts max.
it's SqueezeBoxserver running on a plug computer called SHEEVAPLUG and
an external usb 1tb Western Digital drive which is green.
have a look at the 3rd party hardware section for
Hi all,
After a few weeks with the Touch, I would like to share my experience:
Background:
I wanted to replace our CD collection. I didn't want to switch CDs
every 40..60 mins - plus there are many CDs that have only few titles I
would like to listen to.
Our CD player is somewhat older, without
Good to hear that you are becoming attached to your Touch
M_Meyer;581287 Wrote:
In addition, the Touch seemed to delay the covers when playing a title
This is a general problem that has been around for a while; I see this
with my controller but also in the web interface.
I am not a Touch
I am not a Touch owner (yet...), but here is an observation on your
post:
The Touch is a very good network music player, and provides a
RUDIMENTARY music server feature. I think as long as your server needs
are modest, the Touch can serve them well. On the other hand, the
Squeezebox platform
