ron thigpen;182018 Wrote:
> ezkcdude wrote:
> > Please search for existing threads before starting new ones!
>
> Perhaps they didn't like the way that one ended...
>
> Thinking about this - all that's really missing is some small device
> that functions as a USB host, can connect to the network and present a
> mounted USB volume to computers on that LAN.
>
> Such a thing could be standalone, or built into an SBx. Those USB male
>
> to WiFi dongles contain 2/3rds of what would be needed. And the
> current
> SB has the networking bits and a processor.
>
> Software wise, there would need to be something that recognized when a
> new share was available on the LAN and make it available for music
> folder browsing. The device could send a little broadcast, or call
> something in the SS CLI.
>
> Yeah, that would take some doing and require new hardware.
>
> But it would be a cool feature.
>
> --rt
{Throwing my hands up in the air}
I know, "all that is needed is..." We've all been over this again and
again (and I'm on your side, make no mistake). Apparently, it's *not*
easy, and most of the SD "gurus" think it can't/won't happen. Let's
drop it. I've decided if I'm ever going to have this capability, it
will be through a NAS device that has a USB port (ala the Infrant
ReadyNAS). O.k., please someone follow this post with, "But, couldn't
we just have a tiny little USB port in the back...and..."
--
ezkcdude
DIY projects page:
http://www.ezdiyaudio.com
System:
SB3->EZDAC->MIT Terminator 2 interconnects->Endler Audio 24-step
Attenuators (RCA-direct)->Parasound Halo A23 125W/ch amplifier->Speltz
anti-cables->DIY 2-ways + Dayton Titanic 10" subwoofer
He's not hi-fi, he's my stereo.
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