On Mar 26, 2:28 am, Kris Tilford <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes, this is a good idea for non-duplication of tracks, but it's also > going to mean that each computer will have it's own index, and that > adding files might be a real hassle since new tracks will need to be > separately indexed on each computer with access to the common > repository.
Yes and No. (See below.) > I'd think a better solution would be to have iTunes on the server, and > let it import and "keep organized" all the music there on the server, > and then allow iTunes Sharing with other computers so that this common > iTunes library is available to all the other computers without them > having to separately index the available tracks. I agree with the iTunes on the machine (if the server ends up being a Mac). I had that same thought. Let the server's iTunes share its library with the other iTunes clients. Those would only be Macs though. On my Windows machines, I prefer to use WinAmp. It can automatically scan for file changes in the background at startup and/ or times intervals. I have tested sharing iTunes libraries between Mac and PC versions of iTunes. iTunes can share its library of tracks with another iTunes even if the files aren't local to it. Once, I did install iTunes on a Windows XP machine just to see what it was like. I pointed the Windows iTunes to the MP3s that were in a Windows share on another XP machine. Worked fine. Then, I shared that iTunes library with the network. Cranked up iTunes on an iMac G3 and saw the Windows iTunes that was being shared out. The G3 didn't know or care where the MP3 files actually resided. It played them just fine. I know it was unnecessary, but it was a fun test. Anyone else have suggestions for a good folder compare/merge program for MP3's? Lonnie. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
