Re: [slim] Re: Problem connecting to Slimserver

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
I was able to run perl slimserver.pl and I attached the results, I hope. What do I do next? I also did perl -v as suggested before the perl slimserver.pl line. Welcome in the dependancy hell: as you're using 64-bit Windows and Perl, the binary modules that come with slimserver don't work.

Re: [slim] Re: no Rhapsody support in SlimRemote, Telcanto or nokia770 skin?

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
I see. Thanks, Michael. Hopefully that gets added as the higher-priority items get worked out. Well, adding it to the CLI doesn't mean, it will automatically be added to the applications you mention :-). -- Michael -

Re: [slim] Re: no Rhapsody support in SlimRemote, Telcanto or nokia770 skin?

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
Perhaps someone has the definitive answer: you can't run Slimremote on a nokia 770 at this point, can you? No. I once saw someone mention compiling the Ewe runtime for the Nokia. But as he said it was a let's have some fun compiling thing, not a serious attempt to do the port.

[slim] Re: 6.5 service stops sporadically

2006-10-26 Thread tjdebon
I too was beset with the sporadic, and sometimes very frequent, SlimServer stoppage with few, and possibly unrelated, messages in Event Viewer. (Running WinXP). I turned off McAfee virus scan for .myi, .myd, my* and the entire SlimServer and MySQL directories with no impact on the issue.

Re: [slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
mherger, said that when running scanner.exe manually it uses different priveliges to when its run from the server web interface. I store all my music on an external USB hard drive, which I have done for over a year now, but the problem has only occured over the last month. If your using an

Re: [slim] Re: 6.5 service stops sporadically

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
I'd like to be able to run both WMC and SlimServer but for the time being I manually start the needed service. Apparently WMC and SlimServer are not compatible. Have you tried turning of the Rhapsody plugin in Slimserver or starting Slimserver with the --noupnp parameter? -- Michael

[slim] Are there any radio stations for children?

2006-10-26 Thread Seineseeker
I am getting my 6 year old into our squeezebox, anyone know if there are any radio stations programmed for children that I can acces? -- Seineseeker Seineseeker's Profile:

[slim] Re: Let's here some suggestions for SlimServer 7

2006-10-26 Thread ceejay
random_tox;149797 Wrote: How about sort by song title? Or by any tagged criteria? Is this not obvious? The ‘current playlist’ pane should have custom columns, and if not multiple sort criteria (clutter), at least non-destructive sorting. (Is this in a skin I don’t know about?) I’d

[slim] Re: Are there any radio stations for children?

2006-10-26 Thread ModelCitizen
I found a children's program on our Digital radio the other day: http://www.funradiolive.com/ It broadcasts from the web site in a Microsoft format I think, at least, when I clicked on the radio link using Firefox I got: Sorry you must have Interent Explorer to Listen Live (sic!). Looks like a

[slim] Re: Anyway to transfer settings from one player to another?

2006-10-26 Thread ModelCitizen
JJZolx;149720 Wrote: If this takes you more than 5 minutes I'd be amazed. Most of the complex settings are Server settings, which you won't need to touch. Ha, you obviously don't use all those fiddly up and down arrows to personalise your menu display. Getting that as I (and the family) like

[slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread norderney
I have just turned on d_info and d_scan debugging flags and then ran a rescan through the web interface. Where do I find the resulting logfile and what is it called? -- norderney norderney's Profile:

Re: [slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
I have just turned on d_info and d_scan debugging flags and then ran a rescan through the web interface. Where do I find the resulting logfile and what is it called? You'll fine the link on the Settings/Debugging page, pretty much at the top (in the description text). -- Michael

[slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread norderney
Here is the last section of the log file: Backtrace: frame 0: Slim::Schema::throw_exception (C:\Program Files\SlimServer\server\CPAN/DBIx/Class/Row.pm line 461) frame 1: DBIx::Class::Row::throw_exception (C:\Program Files\SlimServer\server\CPAN/DBIx/Class/Row.pm line 108) frame 2:

Re: [slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
Here is the last section of the log file: And after that the server crashes? ERROR: Can't update Slim::Schema::Track=HASH(0x552bb20): row not found ERROR: Backtrace follows: Too much for me :-(. Are you using any third party plugins? If yes: please remove them, restart the server, repeat

[slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread norderney
No, I am not using any 3rd party plug ins. I am just running Slimserver 6.5.0 software, without any modifications or plug ins. -- norderney norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View

Re: [slim] Re: Problems with version 6.5.1 10386

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
No, I am not using any 3rd party plug ins. I am just running Slimserver 6.5.0 software, without any modifications or plug ins. The subject's talking about 6.5.1 - if you aren't running it, please update and report back whether you still experience this issue. Thanks. -- Michael

[slim] Re: Problem connecting to Slimserver

2006-10-26 Thread tf1216
I do not think it worked. Did I do something wrong? Should I just install Windows XP (32-bit version) and call it a day? +---+ |Filename: DOS2.JPG | |Download:

Re: [slim] Re: Problem connecting to Slimserver

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
I do not think it worked. Did I do something wrong? No: the modules seem not to be available for x64 bit systems. From ActiveState's support pages: This is expected because currently there are no Windows x64 repositories. - You're out of luck :-(. Forget Perl for now. Let's try to see

[slim] Re: Ethical question - stolen CDs backups......

2006-10-26 Thread peejay
From what I've read in the posts, all of which made perfect sense, and from what I personally believe, the contract of physical music purchase of a CD (or DVD or any recorded work on a digital medium) exists with you and your possession of the physical goods and any receipt of purchase. Any copy

[slim] Re: Problem connecting to Slimserver

2006-10-26 Thread tf1216
The last time I tried typing in http://localhost:9000; I could not access the server. I will try again tonight. I am able to get Microsoft software for very cheap so a reinstall would not be an expensive solution. I have yet to understand the advantages of the 64-bit OS for a home PC anyway.

[slim] Re: Are there any radio stations for children?

2006-10-26 Thread windy
To detect the url, use URL Snooper: http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/urlsnooper/ (I'm not associated with them). It's free and it works. -- windy windy's Profile:

[slim] Re: Wake-on-LAN: something new...?

2006-10-26 Thread Niss
I have posted report # 4424. Others with the problem -- Magwitch, Michel, Tarn? Others? -- please vote for it. -- Niss Niss's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7863 View this thread:

[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread autopilot
Wow, i just bought a Logitech Harmony 525 remote. If any of the Harmony software devs come a knocking on Slim's door to offer help with slimserver, LOCK IT! This has to be the worst software i have used in a long time, makes in Sonic Stage look good. Oh dear, i worry even more now. --

[slim] Re: Robocopy problems

2006-10-26 Thread RobertoMilano
Robocopy problems - it's one of the things that killed a lot of my server files. :-( Since that time I'm using Secure Copy. http://www.scriptlogic.com/products/securecopy/ -- RobertoMilano RobertoMilano's Profile:

[slim] Re: Robocopy problems

2006-10-26 Thread Codmate
I use Karen's Replicator, which is freeware: http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptreplicator.asp -- Codmate Codmate's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7154 View this thread:

[slim] Re: Robocopy problems

2006-10-26 Thread Pale Blue Ego
There is also XXCOPY, which I have used successfully for years. Very simple: xxcopy p:\ n:\ /clone /yy (p is the source, n is the target, yy suppresses all prompts) www.xxcopy.com -- Pale Blue Ego Pale Blue Ego's

[slim] Re: Robocopy problems

2006-10-26 Thread byKnight
FWIW I've been using M$' free SyncToy to automatically backup my kids' homework folders on their laptop to our home desktop with no problems. I also use it to keep certain folders synched between my work desktop and work laptop. -- byKnight Really, it was like that when I got here.

[slim] remote control SS3 from SB3

2006-10-26 Thread alcor
Hi, I just recieved my - wicked ! - new SB3 and i'd like to control 2 SoftSqueeze from the IR remote control of this new SB3. I have some trouble using the search function of the forum, it never succeed. But i'm sure i've seen something like this before (perhaps using a plugin ...). Can you help

[slim] Halloween stunts

2006-10-26 Thread Pale Blue Ego
I've been thinking of putting a SB and speakers on the roof above the front door for Halloween. I would control it with a laptop. Lots of possibilities there - using scary music, scary sound effects, or even recording some of my own sound bites to play at appropriate times. Funny story -

[slim] Re: Ethical question - stolen CDs backups......

2006-10-26 Thread Jon
dullard;149785 Wrote: That's why God gave us RAID-5 :) RAID-5 does not protect you from operating system errors or human errors. And the odds of two disks within a single RAID array breaking within a few days of each other, while very low, are not zero. RAID-5 is just one more tool in the

Re: [slim] remote control SS3 from SB3

2006-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
ShadowPlay? http://www.gwendesign.ch/slimserver/dev_software.htm#shadowplay -- Michael - http://www.herger.net/SlimCD - your SlimServer on a CD http://www.herger.net/slim - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR

[slim] Re: remote control SS3 from SB3

2006-10-26 Thread Mark Lanctot
I believe you're looking fror the Shadow Play plugin: http://www.gwendesign.com/slimserver/dev_software.htm#shadowplay -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread tom permutt
blue;149805 Wrote: Don't call me immoral as I fight the thug dressed in a suit, price gouging me ...I'm not calling you anything, but I still don't understand what people mean by price gouging in this context. If music is so cheap to produce, why don't you go produce some? I do. I play it

[slim] Re: Ethical question - stolen CDs backups......

2006-10-26 Thread Jon
I think someone should pose this question to The Ethicist (Randy Cohen) at the New York Times ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) ... who knows, it might make it into their Sunday Magazine ... -- Jon Jon's Profile:

[slim] Re: remote control SS3 from SB3

2006-10-26 Thread alcor
oh yes that's it! thx a lot! -- alcor alcor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7198 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29072

[slim] Has anyone used D-link DGL-4300?

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
I've been using the same 802.11b router for quite a while, and it's time to upgrade. I am looking at getting the D-link DGL-4300, but before I make the purchase, I wanted to make sure that it would play nicely with my wireless SB3. I checked on the following page, but it isn't

[slim] Problems playing remote mp3 stream

2006-10-26 Thread Chunky
Running SlimServer 6.5.1, streamed to work, but all the songs end prematurely and skip to next track. I've stopped all anti-virus and firewall software (AVG) -- no joy. Here's a snippet of the d_source log from the command prompt: 2006-10-26 11:07:39.7881 opening next song... 2006-10-26

[slim] Re: Has anyone used D-link DGL-4300?

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
Oh, and I also wanted to ask what security setting (WEP, WPA, etc) you've used successfully with this router with your SB3.Thanks!On 10/26/06, Mitch Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I've been using the same 802.11b router for quite a while, and it's time to upgrade. I am looking at getting the

[slim] Re: Down to earth with a thud.......

2006-10-26 Thread CardinalFang
CardinalFang;144026 Wrote: I use Apple lossless on my ancient PowerMac (500Mhz) and it runs fine, so have you checked that your iTunes and QuickTime are in sync? Have you tried upgrading to the latest version? That aside, do you have any other wireless devices or microwave ovens, DECT

[slim] Re: WOL on SB power up (not just coming out of standby)

2006-10-26 Thread mortod
I have now upgraded to 6.5.1, but no joy. I think you missed my point - I am talking about the SB not sending a magic packet on POWER up (ie when you insert the DC jack, or turn the mains on). It works fine if the unit is already powered up and if you then bring it out of standby. Can we have a

[slim] Re: WOL on SB power up (not just coming out of standby)

2006-10-26 Thread Mark Lanctot
Submit an enhancement request at http://bugs.slimdevices.com -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread:

[slim] Re: Are there any radio stations for children?

2006-10-26 Thread bonze
Fun Radio: http://audio.musicradio.com/Playlist.asx?show=84 There's also a lot of stuff over at BBC7: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/bigtoe/ some of which will be on AlienBBC -- bonze bonze's Profile:

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread adamslim
tom permutt;149905 Wrote: I'm not calling you anything, but I still don't understand what people mean by price gouging in this context. If music is so cheap to produce, why don't you go produce some? I do. I play it very cheaply to very small audiences. Most people prefer what's on CDs

[slim] Re: Sonos-style remote control for Olive music servers

2006-10-26 Thread Limping_Pylon
stinks of marketing BS If you hit the BUY link it takes you to the Nokia online store site. This makes me think that they are simply providing a skin for the nokia, nothing more... -- Limping_Pylon Limping_Pylon's

[slim] Universal remote and web broswer device

2006-10-26 Thread Limping_Pylon
Has anyone come across a device that combines the talents of the Logitech Harmony remotes and the Nokia 770? I am looking for a universal remote with wireless web browsing abilities...i think this falls into the wish list category. -- Limping_Pylon

[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread mudlark
I live in the Uk and my experience of logitech has been nothing but excellent. I had a conflict between a logitech device and a PCi card on my computer. I ended up on first name terms with a support guy in europe and he battled away with the problem until everything was sorted. Very friendly, so

[slim] Re: Crestron Demo Module

2006-10-26 Thread Speed
To those who have download the demo module, What do you think , any comments/suggestions. (good or bad) Thanks Matt -- Speed Speed's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7311 View this thread:

[slim] So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread MikeWynneDub
If Logitech's Harmony remote 'software' is anything to go by, it's going to be an ignominous end for Slim Devices products. From a professional developer's perspective, it has to rate as the most user-hostile software I've ever encountered from a consumer electronic device. SlimServer is a

Re: [slim] So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Joe Craig
I would not dream of having any Logitech equipment near my stereo. So ... the logo on the box is more important than the quality of the sound coming out of the box? -- Joe ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread MikeWynneDub
Joe Craig;149967 Wrote: I would not dream of having any Logitech equipment near my stereo. So ... the logo on the box is more important than the quality of the sound coming out of the box? -- Joe Well, it is important... But the point I was trying to make is, based on my

Re: [slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
I feel like if you're not willing to give Slim the benefit of the doubt here, you'll only be hurting yourself. It remains to be seen how all of this will turn out.On 10/26/06, MikeWynneDub [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe Craig;149967 Wrote: I would not dream of having any Logitech equipment near my

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread JJZolx
Joe Craig;149967 Wrote: I would not dream of having any Logitech equipment near my stereo. So ... the logo on the box is more important than the quality of the sound coming out of the box? You can hear the sound coming out of the box when it's sitting on the shelf at Wal-Mart? I hate to

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread MikeWynneDub
JJZolx;149976 Wrote: We're not talking about the logo, but the perception of the company behind that logo. My impression of Logitech is that they make very nice $30 mice. But it's damned hard to screw up a $30 mouse. The rest of their products that I've been exposed to have been

Re: [slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
I'm curious which of their other products you've tried.Me, I have a higher-end mouse from them (I forget the cost, probably closer to $80 than $30), a web cam, and a game controller. I find all three to be quality products that do exactly what they advertise. I don't know how their support is,

[slim] Re: Open Source Dream Falls Apart?

2006-10-26 Thread EFP
from an interview with Dean http://www.redhat.com/magazine/024oct06/features/squeezebox/ -- EFP EFP's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6651 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Joe Craig
But the point I was trying to make is, based on my experience of Logitech products, I would not even contemplate buying an 'audio' product from an outfit like Logitech. Just for the sake of argument ... how much experience did you have with Slim Devices products before purchasing a product from

[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread GregP
Wow, Good luck... I'm in the process of sending my squeezbox back becauase I was unable to get Slimserver to work even with some customer support... I don't think slimdevices is ready for the general consumer market. For the general computer consumer I think it is very complicated. GP

Re: [slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
That is too bad. Did you try to get help from these mailing lists? There are many helpful users here...On 10/26/06, GregP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Wow,Good luck...I'm in the process of sending my squeezbox back becauase I was unable to get Slimserver to work even with some customersupport...I

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread MikeWynneDub
Mitch Harding;149981 Wrote: I'm curious which of their other products you've tried. On 10/26/06, JJZolx JJZolx.2gas7n1161887103 (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com wrote: We're not talking about the logo, but the perception of the company behind that logo. My impression of

Re: [slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
Why do you think they would do those things when it would likely result in far fewer sales? Presumably they purchased SD based on their audiophile reputation. It seems unlikely to me that they would soil it. I'm guessing they'll leave SD to operate themselves as long as they turn good profits. On

[slim] Re: Let's here some suggestions for SlimServer 7

2006-10-26 Thread random_tox
Thanks for the tips Ceejay. I'll look into your suggestions. Still would be nice for these features to appear in a SS release. -- random_tox random_tox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2096 View

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread CardinalFang
Mitch Harding;149977 Wrote: I feel like if you're not willing to give Slim the benefit of the doubt here, you'll only be hurting yourself. It remains to be seen how all of this will turn out. The point to me is that we all know Slim and it has an certain reputation for high quality sound,

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread simontindemans
I really don't get why everybody is happily giving their money to allofmp3.com. The way I see it, is you're using their services, one of the following applies to you: 1. You want DRM-free music, and you want to obtain it legally. Go buy your music somewhere else. Allofmp3 is clearly not legit.

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread MikeWynneDub
Mitch Harding;14 Wrote: Why do you think they would do those things when it would likely result in far fewer sales? Presumably they purchased SD based on their audiophile reputation. It seems unlikely to me that they would soil it. I'm guessing they'll leave SD to operate

Re: [slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Mitch Harding
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I don't care if I am a member of a select club or not, I don't care about the label on the front -- for me, it is about the music. I'm going to wait and see. I'm happy with the products I have, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future brings. On

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread jbuccino
I disagree with the statement that Logitech will ruin Slimdevices. In fact the evidence seems to indicate just the opposite. I was an early adopter of the Harmony product (before their acquisition by Logitech). I thought it was the best universal remote on the market and the software capability

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Jon
Sigh ... I promised myself I was going to stay out of the is the acquisition good or bad discussion, but I just can't resist. I am not an audiophile, but I have a fairly extensive CD collection (800 of them), a decent amp and speakers, and 4 Squeezeboxes. When I decided to rip all my CDs and go

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread dagordon
simontindemans;15 Wrote: I really don't get why everybody is happily giving their money to allofmp3.com. The way I see it, is you're using their services, one of the following applies to you: 1. You want DRM-free music, and you want to obtain it legally. Go buy your music somewhere

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread adamslim
dagordon;150021 Wrote: the legal issues surrounding it are not at all clear -- that is, it's not obviously illegal I didn't know they were going to be gassed, I just put them on the train... Or, if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck... -- adamslim SB3 and Shanling CDT-100,

[slim] Re: Let's here some suggestions for SlimServer 7

2006-10-26 Thread Nostromo
I’d care less about playlists if there were better search features. I want to be able to play all CDs on a recording label, or all song remixed by an artist, or all compilation appearances by an artist. Takes just a minute to add the data tags, but a long time to build/maintain playlists.

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread MikeWynneDub
Jon;150009 Wrote: Sigh ... P.S. What finally convinced me to go with the Squeezebox was the Slim Devices Community Forums :-) Yes, it has to be said - the SD forums rule... Bring on SB4! - I hope It'll be a knockout... -- MikeWynneDub

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread snarlydwarf
adamslim;150025 Wrote: I didn't know they were going to be gassed, I just put them on the train... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile:

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread dagordon
adamslim;150025 Wrote: I didn't know they were going to be gassed, I just put them on the train... Or, if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck... Brilliant analogy! The problem is that certain legal issues are a bit more complicated than if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a

[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread Nostromo
For the general computer consumer I think it is very complicated. Yes, its probably not user-friendly enough for most people. I was talking to my brother (who doesn't know beans about computers) and raved about my Squeezebox. He said: very cool, where can I get one? And I answered: I warn

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread adamslim
dagordon;150035 Wrote: Brilliant analogy! The problem is that certain legal issues are a bit more complicated than if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck. Some people even go to school to learn about these issues and to be able to render informed judgements about particular cases.

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread simontindemans
Dagordon, you're right that allofmp3 does give you something the others don't. Properly ripped FLACs are indeed nice. That makes it equivalent to a really nice P2P service! ;) To be clear, I'm not an expert on legal issues. Therefore I can't tell you whether allofmp3 is breaking any applicable

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread jfalk
adamslim;150038 Wrote: The ethical issue is clear - AllOfMP3 pays no money to artists, so is just plain wrong. But what if (and I'm taking them at their word here -- I have no idea whether or not it's true) they are turning money over to the artists but the artists refuse to take it?

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread simontindemans
jfalk;150041 Wrote: But what if (and I'm taking them at their word here -- I have no idea whether or not it's true) they are turning money over to the artists but the artists refuse to take it? Where does your ethical concern go then? The question then becomes who decides how much money

[slim] Re: Wake-on-LAN: something new...?

2006-10-26 Thread florca
I think this behaviour may be a bit more subtle than simply a timeout value. On my system it's dictated by the exact state of the SB when the server system drops into standby (S3 suspend in my case). 1) If the SB is off (which on my device I have set to blank screensaver) when the Slimserver

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread RiccardoR
I agree totally with jbuccino. Anyone remember the Harmony remotes before the Logitech acquisition? Wich is the direction: better look, new functions, a developing software (Yes, far from being at the best), new products (the 1000) and a relatively lower price (do You know the price of Philips

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread snarlydwarf
adamslim;150038 Wrote: The ethical issue is clear - AllOfMP3 pays no money to artists, so is just plain wrong. In the United States, radio airplay pays nothing to performers, so it is just plain wrong. (It only pays songwriters, composers and publishers.) This is why Allofmp3 isnt paying

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread smc2911
RiccardoR;150044 Wrote: Anyone remember the Harmony remotes before the Logitech acquisition? Wich is the direction: better look, new functions, a developing software (Yes, far from being at the best), new products (the 1000) and a relatively lower price (do You know the price of Philips

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread jfalk
simontindemans;150042 Wrote: The question then becomes who decides how much money should change hands? Apparently the artists (represented by the studios) didn't think they were getting enough. I agree. But the ethical concern goes away. It like the old joke: We've established what you

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread snarlydwarf
simontindemans;150042 Wrote: The question then becomes who decides how much money should change hands? Apparently the artists (represented by the studios) didn't think they were getting enough. No, the studios think they weren't getting enough. They don't care about artists: they never

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Nostromo
Although I was looking at Harmony remotes for a long time, I didn't take the plunge until after the Logitech buyout. I now have the 880 and love the remote but hate the (web-based) software. I'd be curious to know whether the software was different pre-Logitech, or whether Logitech have

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread jbuccino
smc2911: In my opinion (having used the software both before and after the acquisition) the Harmony software is essentially unchanged. The one major improvement is the web access time - after the acquisition the access was much faster. Before the acquisition it was often unusable. The only

[slim] Re: Open Source Dream Falls Apart?

2006-10-26 Thread CatBus
JSonnabend;149470 Wrote: To my knowledge, this has never been tested in court. In my understanding, the whole you link to it you're infected position is based on a twisted definition of derivative work under copyright law. I'd gladly take a case from an accused linker pro bono on this

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread Robster
smc2911;150048 Wrote: Although I was looking at Harmony remotes for a long time, I didn't take the plunge until after the Logitech buyout. I now have the 880 and love the remote but hate the (web-based) software. I'd be curious to know whether the software was different pre-Logitech, or

[slim] Re: Has anyone used D-link DGL-4300?

2006-10-26 Thread jermmd
I have the DGL-4300 and it set up without incident and works seamlessly with my transporter. The router is one floor up from the transporter. This is a great router and highly recommended. Joe M. -- jermmd jermmd's

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread simontindemans
snarlydwarf;150051 Wrote: No, the studios think they weren't getting enough. They don't care about artists: they never have, and never will. But I'm wondering...if the artists, especially the bigger acts, don't agree with what the studios do, why don't they change labels (after contractual

[slim] Re: Why not Transporter Home Theater Bypass Loop?

2006-10-26 Thread jermmd
Absolutely right. The absence of Home theater bypass is a big mistake. How much more could a simple bypass switch have cost? I am unable to elegantly integrate my home theater with my 2-channel set up because of this problem. It's really very annoying. Joe M. -- jermmd

[slim] Re: Visa and Mastercard Cut Off AllofMP3

2006-10-26 Thread snarlydwarf
simontindemans;150064 Wrote: The RIAA and its sister organizations in other countries are a different matter, of course, having a 'monopoly' in their respective countries. An artist can't avoid being represented by them ;) Hrrm? Sure they can. Who says RIAA labels are the only labels?

[slim] Re: So Farewell Then, Slim Devices

2006-10-26 Thread radish
The Harmony web interface is basically identical to the original pre-Logitech version. They did however just release a new setup application which runs outside of a browser. It looks feels much nicer although the actual mechanics of how it works are basically unchanged - think of it as a new

[slim] Re: 6.5 service stops sporadically

2006-10-26 Thread Yannzola
Yannzola;149790 Wrote: Me too. Latest nightly. Default web interface is Fishbone. Running Avast virus protection. Just now set it to ignore *.my* files... fingers crossed. Well... I'm still crashing. However I did manage to get some informative (?) Event Viewr log messages: NOTE: I was

[slim] Re: 6.5 service stops sporadically

2006-10-26 Thread Yannzola
tjdebon;149811 Wrote: I too was beset with the sporadic, and sometimes very frequent, SlimServer stoppage with few, and possibly unrelated, messages in Event Viewer. (Running WinXP). I turned off McAfee virus scan for .myi, .myd, my* and the entire SlimServer and MySQL directories with no

[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread P Floding
junien;147410 Wrote: Let me introduce myself. My name is Junien Labrousse, Logitech SVP of the Entertainment and Communication Business Unit. The first thing I'll say is that we are very excited about the opportunity that Slim Devices will bring to Logitech. This is a great extension of

[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

2006-10-26 Thread P Floding
JackOfAll;148617 Wrote: Well, I'm certainly not narrow minded; I listen. As I hinted in a previous post, I socialise with audiophiles. As a direct result of hearing a Squeezebox in my system, at least 5 people have bought one. Let me tell you, it was hard enough to get those people to leave

[slim] Re: Open Source Dream Falls Apart?

2006-10-26 Thread Victor
CatBus;150056 Wrote: If I use GPL header files and libraries in code I wrote, and then compile it, the resulting binary must be distributed under a GPL compatible license. I am curious as to how you derived this conclusion that linking against GPL shared libraries makes your application

Re: [slim] Re: Open Source Dream Falls Apart?

2006-10-26 Thread Ben Sandee
On 10/26/06, Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: CatBus;150056 Wrote: If I use GPL header files and libraries in code I wrote, and then compile it, the resulting binary must be distributed under a GPL compatible license.I am curious as to how you derived this conclusion that linking againstGPL shared

[slim] Re: Open Source Dream Falls Apart?

2006-10-26 Thread snarlydwarf
Victor;150085 Wrote: I am curious as to how you derived this conclusion that linking against GPL shared libraries makes your application GPL as well? Libraries are typically under the LGPL for this reason. -- snarlydwarf

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