> > >Please try the latest nightly - either 6.0.1 or 6.1 - this > should be fixed there. > > > >-D > > > I've patiently waited weeks for the new version 6. Not even a > week after its release and we're back to 'try the latest > nightly'. Excellent!
I want to add to this sentiment but make sure that my feelings are understood. I realize what it takes to write software as it's my main job too. And, I think I speak for some of the other users when I say that even if we get frustrated that we appreciate everyone's hard work. Plus, we're all geeks to some degree if we signed up for this list. But... man, isn't there some way the server can stabilize? That one idea of two branches is great: one "slim" with core features that are solid and one "out there" server with all the extra stuff. One assumption with the branched idea, however, is that the "out there" features are the cause for the server's flakiness. Here's the bottom line and unfortunate truth: slimserver is not stable. It's really cool... it can appear stable for long periods at a time--provided you use it the same way every day. But there are just a few things here and there that make it flake. Here's my recent experience over the last FEW DAYS: --disconnected wireless SB1s almost every morning. --server crashes when I press shuffle. --server crashes when I synch to players. --server crashes when I dive into the internet radio. --"now playing" displays title for previous song. --database gets corrupt. Now, on the good side, I don't think I've had one drop out yet with my SB2! Yay. Anyway, I hope this doesn't just turn into a thread about all that's bad. I want more constructive suggestions. But, I hear Michael's point: we're all so patient... I'll even be more patient... in fact, I'm sold on the product--so I sort of have to be patient. But what can we do here? Are there QA tools that can be applied to open source software that aren't being used? Is this a natural outcome of open source (I don't think so)? Also, I think it's unreasonable to expect everyone will install the nightlies. Sure, if you go and fix a problem for me I should either try the fix or mellow out about the issue. I can see resentment on both sides: personally, I don't feel like constantly installing the patches and those who implement fixes don't want users saying we're not going to test their fix. Sincerely, Phillip _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
