Ah, quick answers, some more civilized then others.
alverus wrote:
>
> > > > The Reason for all of this is simple: Logitech has dumped the product a
> > few years ago.
> > But the LMS aka squeezebox-server is open source and has a API. How do
> > you think that all the plugins work?
> > > > True (I did know that believe it or not. =)). And I also know about
> the API because of all the plugins, I should have express myself
> differently.
>
> > > >
> > Also there are a big amount of 3rd-party-controller-apps for android,
> > IOS and also Win8.1 to 10. Using them will give you a smoove controlle
> > of playlists and stuff.
> > Don't get me wrong, but you didn't do your homework.
> > > > I'm using windows 7 and an old Android phone so I use neither of them
> for apps so there is a reason I don't know about the different apps.
>
> > > >
> > Michael Herger is one of the last developers of the LMS who is original
> > from Logitech and he works a lot to improve the system. With a great
> > success.
> > But one Point is right: The web-interface of the LMS is old but it runs
> > acceptable on tiny hardware like an RaspberryPi or Odroid, because there
> > is not much eye-candy.
> > There is an alternative web-interface installable per plugin. It looks
> > nice, but rocks the hell out of tiny, light-weight hardware.
> > I think one of the reasons that the web-interface was never been touched
> > is that the most users will controll the system via controller-app on a
> > smartphone, tablet and/or since Win8.1 on their Computer. Implementing
> > a all-new super glossy eye-candy web-interface will be much work for a
> > really small benefit. It would be new and shiny, but low power hardware
> > will suffer from that. Also I think its not the common use.
> > > > I'm not an web developer or know anything about coding (and for a good
> reason) so I don't know how intense a certain function would be on a
> system, all i know is what I have tried myself and "web apps" like
> Spotify works well on older computers atleast.
>
> > > >
> > Always remember: This is now a open source project and will not longer
> > need much customer or work as a capitalism product do. There will be
> > many good improvements (also there were), but only if someone has the
> > need to do it.
> > But it's up to you. Get the docu and the source and build your own
> > enlighted web-interface.
> > Just a derpy rant won't change anything...
> >
> > Greetings
> > Alverus> >
> I dont have the knowledge to make my own enlighted web-interface.
> Thats the reason I ask questions on forums.
> And "derpy rant" have changes things before. =)
>
> -
>
> > mherger wrote:
> > > The software I have all sorts of problem with, its outdated. I don't
> > > mind the use of a browser for playing and making playlist and what
> > not
> > > but why not use the new technology thats around? Making a large
> > playlist
> > > now is a pain. I could make one in Foobar or something and then save
> > and
> > > update the playlist but why should I have too? WHy cant I just drag a
> > > song from a folder directly into LMS? I know its possible to
> > implement.
> >
> > No, you don't _know_ it is possible, you _assume_ it.
> > > >
> Yes I do assume its possible since I have seen similar solutions.
>
> > > >
> > How would my server stream the files I drag from my computer to whatever
> >
> > interface? It can't, because my server is not allowed to access to my
> > computer's files.
> > > >
> I don't know how it would do that. I don't know how it all works. If i
> knew I would not have made this post.
>
> > > >
> >
> > > The UI is old and not at all good I think. I like the one Spotify
> > have
> > > for its webplayer, columns where you just click and/or drag. As far as
> > I
> > > can tell LMS haven't change at all since I started using it while the
> > > available tech have change alot. Is there no one developing the
> > software
> > > anymore? Is there alternative? Why sint it open source or somthing to
> > > let others develop it or make alternativ server software?
> >
> > Perfectly valid questions. I'm sure quite a few people are willing to
> > pay a few bucks for a good UI. See eg. the various apps for smartphones
> >
> > and tablets. They prove it's technically possible to do a nice UI, and
> > that it can sell.
> >
> > Get your hands dirty and let us know when you're done.
> > > > I don't have any coding skills so I would not know how. And no, not
> everyone can sit down and learn whats needed.
>
> > > >
> >
> > > All this have most certainly been brought up before or I would be
> > > suprised.
> >
> > Oh, I see. You didn't even try to find answers to your questions? Fair
> > enough: your subject contains the term "rant".
> >
> > > Why Logitech, why?
> >
> > Because they dropped the product several years ago. It's now up to you
> > (the community) to improve things.
> >
>
