blkwrx Wrote: > First off EAC may be the most complicated Ripping software to set up, > Although its also probably the best. Regardless there are a lot less > complicated rippers like the one mentioned above (dbpoweramp).
I LOVE the idea of having the option of using something as complex as EAC or as simple as dbpoweramp. My suggestion might include a software option in Squeezebox that would be simple with another option to choose a more complex variant if wanted/needed. Say a less sophisticated user than yourself loaded or downloaded Slimserver and there was a dialog box or question - Are you new to hard drive music streaming? [Yes] [No] Would you like to use Slim devices software to create your music files? [Yes] [No] Or do you prefer using different software. This might allow beginners to get up and runnig quickly, enhancng their experience with the Squeeze Box and allowing time to explore other more complicated methods if desired. > I don't see why Slim Devices would want to put the R&D into adding a > ripper to the software when the majority of there customers would > rather use an external ripper. I personally would rather have that R&D > going into upgrading the current software's functionality. I think that's the point I'm making. They already have a market based on sophisticated users like yourself. I'm suggesting if it could be made simpler they may broaden their appeal. It might compromise their R&D budget but it might also increase their R&D budget. > I guess they could bundle another companies ripper with the device but > unless it rips on par with EAC or even dbpoweramp I would say they are > just wasting money. If they could succeed at increasing their market buy bundling or creating simple to use software it would not be a 'waste' of money it would be an 'investment' of money. Would it return that investment? That's the question left to the managers of Slim Devices. -- LHawes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LHawes's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6244 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25168 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
