[slim] Squeezebox in the news...
Roundup of music streamers from 'The Register'... http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/09/05/roundup_music_streamers/ -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52019 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] GimmeSomeTune
Lefty;336285 Wrote: Does anyone have any experience of this software for Mac OS X? I found it when googling for apps to help me retrieve cover art for my music library. Here's a link: 'GimmeSomeTune' (http://www.eternalstorms.at/gimmesometune/) It looks like a good bit of software. I wonder how it compares to the alternatives - 'CoverScout' (http://www.equinux.com/us/products/coverscout/index.html) and 'Fetch Art' (http://fetch-art.en.softonic.com/mac) Lefty I have been using GiimeSomeTune recently as I can no longer get PearLyrics or Clutter to work properly with new versions of iTunes. It's pretty good but there are some minor irritations; for example, PearLyrics could be pointed at a Playlist and just left to populate all tracks. GimmeSomeTune, by contrast, seems to want to have each track played which can be tiresome. That said, it's pretty cheap, pretty reliable and does the core job pretty well. 'Nuff said! I'm running Leopard on a Mac Mini (PPC) which also houses iTunes and Squeezecenter. Hope this helps. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51948 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox in the news...
mvalera;337079 Wrote: Nice... going up on the 'news' (http://www.slimdevices.com/au_news.html) section. Yes, I really ought to have worked out that it should go there myself. The name somewhat gives it away ;-) -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52019 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Controller Upgrade failed
Mnyb;330714 Wrote: You can always upgrade with an SD card if you download the desired jive file. Search... Hmmm - now there's a thought! Might give it a go over the weekend while I have some time on my hands. Good tip, thanks. -- Jungle Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51195 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Controller Upgrade failed
yeomanspc;330193 Wrote: You do not indicate which version of SC you are on. I upgraded to 7.1 a while back and expected an upgrade to the controller but nothing happened, so (like you) I went into setup / advanced and tried to select it manually. Like many others who have tried, it sits there and comes back with a failed message. But tonight, even though I have not upgraded my server software, it prompted me to upgrade to 7.1 r2722, and if I go into manual update again, it correctly identifies the latest release (instead of the '?.' that was displayed before.) Sorry for the delay in responding - I'm running SC 7.3 in beta and 7.1 r2722 on the controller. Thanks for the reassurance that all is well, guess I'll just have to be patient and wait for 7.3 to be released. As you might suspect, I'm really waiting for the upgrade so I can get audio out on the headphone jack. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51195 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Squeezebox Controller Upgrade failed
Help! I'm running two Squeezeboxes and using a Squeezebox controller. The controller tells me that there is updated software available (under advanced settings). The message given ends with the statement 'it may take a few minutes to update to version?.'. When I try to update, the controller obviously thinks about it but eventually comes back with the message, 'Upgrade Failed' - saying 'there was a problem upgrading this remote. Please try again or contact support'. Repeated attempts still don't allow me to update. Can anyone point me in the right direction or even point out where I'm being really dumb if this is the case? many thanks. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51195 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Problems with Squeezebox/Orange Livebox HELP!
jackleaves;323484 Wrote: I have been having continual problems with my Squeezebox and my Orange Livebox router. Basically, they are no longer talking to each other Wirelessly! I can connect them via Ethernet cable and it works, and my Livebox is enabling my PC to connect to the Internet wirelessly, but I can't access my music using my Squeezebox at all. I have been on the phone a number of times to both Orange and Logitech but to no avail - however the hardware was talking to each other a few weeks ago - I only started having the problem recently, after being away a few days. Can anyone who has this set up help me - I have tried removing encryption, resetting everything to factory settings etc. The ridicuolous thing is that I actually got it working wirelessly when the squeezebox was 4 feet from the PC (and when I had logitech on the phone) so that I was happy and they thought they had solved the problem - however... when I took the PC upstairs and moved the squeezebox to another room everything went wrong again :-( Can any kind person help?! Cheers Simon Fathers I'm also using a Livebox with Squeezecenter 7.1 beta and am not having problems. Are both your Squeezebox and the PC working wirelessly? If so, can you access Squeezenetwork on the Squeezebox? That would prove whether or not the Sq -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50313 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today
GlenL;318361 Wrote: Also back on topic ... Got a confirmation email saying my Duet is in the post as well :-) Thanks again, Jungle. Sheesh - I didn't really do much, just helped some of you to spend your money which alleviates my own guilt at spending mine! On which note, good luck with your Duet. Meanwhile, my package is due for delivery today, can't wait to get home and playing -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today
peter;318477 Wrote: amcluesent wrote: I wonder if there was some frank exchange of views in Logitech's marketing meeting this morning? How many Duet's have escaped to UPS? My controller made its way here. Am I the only one so far? Regards, Peter Me too! Just arrived. It may be some time before I'm back on the forum -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today
Go to www.logitech.co.uk and use this code on check out: DELLEPPEU3. eg: Harmony One £80 inc Delivery, Duet Controller £119 With thanks to posters at AVForums.com and HotUKDeals for noticing this promotion Go on, fill your boots! -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today
GlenL;317776 Wrote: Thanks for that Jungle. Do you happen to know how 'legal' it is ? It looks like the discount is for Dell employees. If someone using it was not a Dell employee, would that matter ? I'm tempted to give it a go but I don't want to get stung when/if they find out I'm not a Dell employee :-) Has anybody else tried it ? Can you post the links to the original AVForums and HotUKDeals thread to see what others are saying about it ? Thanks Well, I have used it and the site accepted my order earlier today. No black helicopters following me yet! Looks, from forum posts, as if others are OK too. Basically, what have you got to lose? It seems to me that the worst that could happen would be a refusal to accept your order -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today
GlenL;317805 Wrote: Thanks for those Simbo. :-) Has your phone been wiretapped though :-) Just placed an order for a Duet. Comes to £170-90 with shipping. Thanks again Jungle, nice find. Tsk, as any fule no, once you're wearing a tinfoil hat, nothing can get you... BTW - Glad you've managed to get a Duet. I settled for a Controller but will have, later this evening, to explain to my other half why I took my cow to market and came back with a handful of magic beans. Should be an interesting conversation, given the credit crunch in Jungle towers... [This response would have been much funnier if I had managed to embed the attached image] +---+ |Filename: tinfoil-hat.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5405| +---+ -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] GUTTED: The end of Pandora in the UK!
Ramage;255869 Wrote: Deano, did you get a refund? I had an email from Pandora last night offering me a refund on the unused portion of my subscription despite not having asked for one - can't say much fairer than that. I intend keeping the remainder of my subscription running to see if I can access Pandora through alternate addresses so I probably won't take them up on the refund although it was nice of them to offer. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41900 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Trouble with iTunes Library
missa567;213491 Wrote: iTunes isn't working for me for some odd reason. It happened right after I installed the newest version of iTunes. After that, it won't let me on the music store. Every time I click on it, it says that it can not connect and to make sure my connection is active. It pops up as soon as I click on iTunes music store. But my connection is active. I am able to go on to any website, and it isn't slow at all. Thats not all, It won't even read my iPod. I tried plugging in my iPod, nothing comes up. This has been going on for the past 3 days. I've tried all I could. Installing the newest version again, and restarting my computer. If anyone knows whats going on, or what I could do to fix this, please let me know. Thanks everyone! I don't think that this has anything to do with SlimServer (IMHO obviously) but lots of people I know have been having trouble accessing the iTunes store from within iTunes, even when network is fine. The good news is that Apple have today posted an update to iTunes which specifically deals with that issue. As for your iPod not connecting, I'm afraid I have no idea but hope that the update may solve your other issue. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36698 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes Plus ?
Loki;213541 Wrote: With Apples new iT+ service I am wondering if now that the DRM restrictions have been lifted that the SqueezeBox can now play these files. I am guessing not but maybe someone out here can give me a definitive answer. Thanks. Warren Tried a couple of tacks yesterday and they work fine on the Squeezebox. I'm playing them from iTunes (latest version) on a Mac Mini running OSX and SlimServer on the same box just in case that helps. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36709 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Nokia 770 Bargain
Just in case nobody else has spotted it yet - Smart Devices are doing the 770 for £65 + VAT in the UK which seems a pretty good price IMHO. To find out more, here's the link: http://www.smartdevicesdirect.com/nokia-internet-tablet-nokia-p-1592.html And, no, I don't own shares in the company, sadly... -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36614 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes 7.1
barcar;187564 Wrote: Has anybody tried iTunes 7.1 with SlimServer 6.5.1? Did you have any issues? Thanks. No problems at all with SlimServer and iTunes 7.1 running on OS X. I haven't yet explored the new sort order tags in iTunes but I can't see that there's anything there to break SlimServer. Hope this helps. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33564 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Running SlimServer as service on Mac
Juggler;180689 Wrote: I am investigating the use of a Mac Mini as my SlimServer (and Asterisk, and CalDav, and...). One question I have is can I run SlimServer (or any other program) as the Windows equivalent of a service. i.e. Can SlimServer run without have a user logged in? cheers, J. I'm not sure I fully understand your question but, if it's any help, I run SlimServer on a Mac Mini running OS X and I don't need to be logged in for SlimServer to run. I *think* that's what you're trying to do and, if so, the answer is yes. Your reference to Windows makes me think you may not be running OS X though... -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32768 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Let's here some suggestions for SlimServer 7
JJZolx;132262 Wrote: Since 6.5 is pretty much in the bag, what do you want in SlimServer 7? Me? I feel that the two biggest omissions in SlimServer currently are the lack of - multiple music libraries - individual user customization Only a small issue but I would love to see some automatic log file trimming going on - several times, I have forgotten to trim outize log files and ended up with problems. I'd also love to see some sort of 'Lazy search' assimilated into the main interface - browsing and searching in large libraries can be a real pain. This would be especially useful if multiple libraries are allowed in 7. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26874 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Rhapsody in the UK
bibendum Wrote: Is there a way to access the Rhapsody trial for UK squeezebox owners? When I try, I get a 'Rhapsody isn't available in your country' message. My understanding is that, like Pandora, Rhapsody has to operate in certain territories only. Unlike Pandora, Rhapsody seem to pursue this very stringently. For me, it's academic - Rhapsody requires a Windows PC on your network to do the streaming and my household is pure Mac -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25585 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Nokia 770 OS 2006 Available for Download
bklaas Wrote: Anyone else install the 2006 OS upgrade yet to their 770? I'm probably going to do it later today and wanted to know if there are any other significant gotchas. I'm esp. interested in problems with the slimserver skin post-upgrade, but generally interested in anything I should watch out for. ... cheers, #!/ben I started using it this past weekend and all seems to be OK. This also gives me a chance to thank you for the work on the 770 skin for SlimServer which I am using. It's lovely to have a remote which starts to approach the level of the Sonos device! keep up the good work. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25131 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimServer 6.5 and Nokia 770
gwiddicombe Wrote: I have ordered a Nokia 770 and it should be arriving in the next day or so. I have been browsing the forums and know that the Nokia needs SS 6.5 in order to be able to use the 'skin' that has been developed. I've also seen that there have been a few problems with the development releases of SS 6.5. My question is, is the most recent 6.5 release stable(ish), or should I leave it alone for a little while? (Apologies if this is mentioned elsewhere - I've searched, but couldn't find it). Thanks. G I've been using 6.5 for about 2 weeks now, having purchased a 770. All seems fine for me on a Mac Mini running OS X - no real issues that stand out and, given I rely on a Squeezebox for my weekday alarm for work, I needed it to run pretty smoothly! -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24968 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Alien BBC SUCKS Big Time!
arrowfire Wrote: Thank you everyone who has writen on this tread. Im still totally confused with the instalation. Cheers all! Look, if it's any consolation, most of us who are using AlienBBC probably lost hair/sanity in the process - it can be a complicated install. As for the multiple installation instructions, this is because the installers found that different environments seemed to need different configs, even on a common OS. My own OSX install notes were done after I had struggled for several days - eventually getting over the finish line with the help of others on this forum. If my instructions caused you grief, my apologies and I'd be more than happy if you improved them. My advice: DO persist. Accept offers of help from posters here - they tend to have a lot of experience. AlienBBC is wonderful when you get it working but it is complex, probably because it requires other software modules (mplayer etc) to work. As such, let people know what OS and configuration you are running and then see how things go. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22467 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Anyone running Slimserver on a Mac Mini?
max.spicer Wrote: What's your disk situation? I've been tempted by a MacMini to replace my noisy server, but I need around 200GB of storage space for my collection, and also want to be sure I can easily add more disks if necessary. With the mini, I'm guessing that means external USB2 drives. Max Although the Mini only came with 80GB, this has been OK for the short term and I'm just starting to look at options. Because I'm a curious sort, I dismantled my Mini to change the RAM and could see that a disk upgrade wasn't going to be too tricky. You could therefore look at an internal upgrade - the cheapest and neatest option. If this isn't your idea of fun, then an external drive would be even easier you'd be able to use either firewire or USB. If you want to see photos of a Mac Mini without its top on, the hardcore stuff can be seen here: http://tinyurl.com/9v9f8 Hope this helps -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21777 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Anyone running Slimserver on a Mac Mini?
agentsmith Wrote: It sounds promising, but are you a seasoned Mac user? My experience is with PCs only and I know nothing about Macs. Is there a steep learning curve? I also plan on using MusicMagic. One more issue, is the interoperability with Windoze PCs on the network transparent? I have been happily running SlimServer on a Mac Mini since last Oct. It's a doddle on the Mac - even easier (IMHO) than on a PC. The mac Mini runs quiet/near silent so I can leave it on all the time. I have a fair few of the plugins installed and, while AlienBBC took some time to get configured, once I worked through the issues all ran fine. I documented my methods on this and they are available on the Alien BBC install page. I have just started with MusicMagic - you need to ensure you have the latest version - and Pandora. Both fantastic. Only gotcha I have experienced is problems connecting to SqueezeNetwork but this is (I think) down to DNS issues on my Netgear router (DG834G). Aside from that, I would really recommend this setup. As for Windows interoperability, you can run SoftSqueeze on a PC and access SlimServer if that's what you mean. As for moving files around/sharing printers etc, this is all pretty straightforward in OSX. Hope this helps. -- Jungle Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21777 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Anyone running Slimserver on a Mac Mini?
agentsmith Wrote: Thanks this is all sounding very promising. And with he new Intel processor and built in wifi and Gigabit Ethernet, the Mac Mini is sounding more and more it should come home and accompany my new plasma. One inevitable thing to ask, with the new Front Row software and remote, it can at least have a part time job of doing what the Slim is doing? My Mac Mini happily runs SlimServer in the background and spends the rest of its time running iTunes, email, web browsing, file print stuff and anything else I want to throw at it. As with all macs, the more RAM you throw at it, the happier it becomes. Mine has 512MB and copes with pretty much anything except for when I want to simultaneously watch a DVD, convert other video content for iTunes, print my kids' homework, have my email client running and run about 10 Safari windows while keeping SlimServer and other stuff going on. Not sure about the new Intel based Macs other than the fanboy sites have been waxing lyrical about speed. You should do a quick search on the forums here about running SlimServer on the Intel variants - I *think* it now all runs fast but I do remember a thread when they first came out. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21777 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezenetwork/Firmware 33 issue
Jungle Wrote: Upgraded to latest nightlies earlier today and to FW35 but the problem still persists. Any further suggestions to solve the issue would be gratefully received. Having looked through other posts, I have managed to get this issue resolved. All it took was to manually enter IP details for my two SBs - they seemed to need direct addresses for DNS servers rather than taking the details from my netgear router. Once I'd changed that, everything worked OK. Quite why this was required, I can't say - there didn't seem to be a problem with address resolution from any other device on the network - but at least I'm now happily back on SqueezeNetwork. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21339 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezenetwork/Firmware 33 issue
seanadams Wrote: This may be related to Squeenetwork's IP address changing, although if your router is giving Squeebox a valid DNS server, that shouldn't matter. Please try FW35 which will be in the next nightly. Upgraded to latest nightlies earlier today and to FW35 but the problem still persists. Any further suggestions to solve the issue would be gratefully received. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21339 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Streaming Over Internet
Neil Cameron Wrote: I'd like to try this and play my files when I'm somewhere else, but I need some help. I know I have to open up ports 9000 and 3483, but: - how do I know what IP address my home PC is presenitng to the outside world - I have a SpeedTouch Broadband modem? - do I have to use iTunes or WinAmp remotely; can't I just connect to the IP address using Slimserver directly? -- Neil Hi Neil I was going to be facetious and suggest that you just take your iPod (and external speakers of course) with you when you travel but I have just worked out that if you get this sorted, I could access all your music on my Squeezeboxes as well! Therefore I wish you all the best in your endeavour and will be in touch via normal mail to see if I can hook up. Jon Gould -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19662 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slimserver Question re. device support
Michaelwagner Wrote: This is not one of the specifically supported hardware devices for the Slimserver. However, *if* (and I couldn't figure it out from the docs) it can browse over to a stream id like http://myslimserver:portnumber/stream.mp3 then it might work. A number of software players (winamp for one) work this way. You might want to check out this review in Design Technica: http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review1538.html I glanced quickly over the manuals. It seems that you really need a PC to set it up. If you're an all-Mac household, that might be a real obstacle. Then you need a TV to operate the thing, because it has no display of its own. Perhaps someone else on the list will write and say they have one and know it accepts http streams. Hope this helps. Thanks for the advice - I did actually have an XP laptop which I used to get the device set up. Sadly, the software for the device is so badly written that I wasn't even able to get the device up and running properly - the XP driver didn't load properly. A quick scoot round the net shows that this is a fairly common problem and Linksys' technical support is as useful as a chocolate teapot! After spending 3 hours this morning trying to coax the device into life, I packed it all back in its boax and will take it back to the retailer for a refund. Serves me right for being a cheapskate I suppose! When I plugged by SB3 back in, it came to life straight away and I was able to listen to music without any problems. Must be a lesson there somewhere... -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19468 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slimserver Question re. device support
Apologies if this is not the right forum for this question but I'm trying to find out which other devices are supported by SlimServer. Specifically, I'm looking at the Linksys WMA11B and hoping that this can use Slimserver as they are ccurrently on sale in the UK at roughly £30 a unit. I don't see these as a replacement for the Squeezeboxes - I already have two units and expect to buy more in the near future - but I like the idea of a really low cost unit which will do for casual listening and will also stream photos. My problem with the Linksys is that it seems only to work with Windows and this house is strictly Mac only. As such, I need some form of server software to stream music from my iTunes library to the WMA11B. Any helpful advice gratefully received. -- Jungle They say that laughter is the best medicine but, if you're an asthmatic, ventolin is probably a better bet. Jungle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19468 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Speaker suggestions...
There seem to be several different issues when considering speakers. For example, I can hook my SB2 up to a Naim pre/power amp setup powering massive TDL transmission line speakers and get awesome sound. This works for one room but not elsewhere in the house (for one thing, I don't have deep enough pockets). My compromise for my bedroom has been a JBL Creature II setup - an active setup with two small speakers and a bizarre subwoofer. Sound is more than acceptable - at least I get a decent bass here - and I have avoided having to get an amp. UK cost for these was c. £50. Downside, they remain powered up and have small LEDs on the underside just to let you know they're on! There are huge numbers of active speakers out there, ranging from the (UK) £10-20 per pair units normally designed for computers through to top end active units from manufacturers like PMC (http://www.pmcloudspeaker.com/db1sa.html). To address your specific question, I'm not aware of any of these units with standby/power down but that doesn't mean they aren't out there. Good luck with your search and please do report back if you find something which does the job well. -- Jungle ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
