I'm just wondering when we will see a SqueezeBox device (either new
product or firmware upgrade for existing ones) that can funtion without
the need of the SqueezeCentre server?

I understand the value-add of the server, but the fact of the matter is
that more and more home users are getting notebook computers these days
and its becoming much less common to have a desktop computer in the
home.  Notebooks are of course totally inappropriate for running server
software, since they must be kept awake at any time that the server is
needed, and that's not practical.

I'm really interested in getting a SqueezeBox, but its requirement for
a server is a deal-breaker for me, since I have no suitable desktop
computer to run the server on, nor do I wish to purchase a computer for
the sole purpose of running SqueezeCenter.

I notice that Sonos is able to access network shares directly from any
NAS device with no additional servers needing to be run, which is the
functionality I'm looking for.  Too bad about the exorbitant price of
it though. :(

When will SqueezeBoxes get similar functionality so that notebook-only
households like mine can make use of what sounds like an excellent
product?


-Tim


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