I am just starting and am trying to figure out my options for using the squeeze box. I see three options but wanted input on each. I have a buffalo gigabit link station, 2 computers on a lan and 1 laptop with wireless.
Options 1. slim server on desk top computer, music on NAS connected to LAN then squeeze box. Advantage, easy setup Disadvantage: computer needs to be on for music Slows down computer performance 2. slim server and music on NAS connected to LAN and then squeeze box Advantage: works all the time Disadvantage: more difficult to set up especially with newest upgraded software Questions: How difficult is this? I like projects like this, but have never played with linux. 3. slim server on separate computer (old junky one) that is used solely for slim server software and could use for print server Advantage: always on Disadvantage: have to hide computer so it is not eye sore and is loud Questions: how much power does a computer have to run slim server. Is a p3 fast enough? I really want access to the music at all times. I think this means option 1 is out. I am finding it difficult to decide between 2 and 3. What are others thoughts between 2 and 3? Thanks steve -- tucson5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tucson5's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7924 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28554 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
