tucson5 wrote:
Options
1. slim server on desk top computer, music on NAS connected to LAN then
squeeze box.
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 ran for years on a P3-500 with 384 MB of ram. The later versions take
more, but I would expect a P3-750 with 512 to do well.
How difficult depends on a lot of things. Are you geeky at all?
Is the old computer a spare?
One possible approach is to start with the SlimServer on your main
desktop, and then use the old clunker to play with. That way you don't
care if it takes a day or a week.
If you use a "live CD" you can play with Linux without doing anything to
the hard disk. It will be slower than a real install, but that is
usually a worthwhile tradeoff. There is a Live CD with Slimserver, you
can load it and go.
Something like DSL-N would work well on an old box, and I think there is
even a SlimServer kit for it.
I strongly recommend not setting yourself up to get frustrated if it
doesn't work! right!! now!!! If you are new to Linux, just allow proper
time.
--
Pat
http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html
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