Re: [slim] Networking question

All I can say is that you're gaining nothing in terms of security with that configuration. For increased security and peace of mind you'd be better off putting a good firewall between the network and the router. Then create firewall rules saying (for instance) that the NAS at 192.168.1.5 and

Re: [slim] Networking question

egd wrote: JJZolx;192940 Wrote: By not exposed, can we assume you mean that the .168.x network has no means of contacting the outside world? Yes, albeit I presume if a connected Internet facing device is compromised it can in turn be used to attempt compromise of devices on the

[slim] SB3 random crash with firmware v64

after investigation i have the following problem (easy to replay) i use my Squeezebox v3 (firmware v64) with slimserver 6.5.0 for a lot of time without any problem last week i try to update to 6.5.1( with Squeezebox upgrade firmware) , in the same time i discover pandora and start to use

Re: [slim] Networking question

JJZolx;192940 Wrote: Simplify. Use just one subnet. I'd set up the Squeezeboxes and laptops to use DHCP from the router. The NASs and the PC running SlimServer would probably be best served with static addresses. The router shouldn't allow any uninitiated inbound traffic to reach any

Re: [slim] Funky Random PlayList's driving me nuts

Besides this your description matches how it works in my own setup. Okay, I've added some documentation in the wiki. Phil ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] Funky Random PlayList's driving me nuts

It's not doing that for me. When it says Playing Random Songs and I hit play it just jumps back into the currently playing list. That's what's annoying me. I have to do the the Now Playing + ADD thing to clear the list then go back. I don't know why that would be. What version of Slimserver are

Re: [slim] iTunes to sell DRM-free 256 kbps AAC

Also transcoding is degrading the quality of the music, as the source is not lossless. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] How can i tune in 'The Jazz'

Hi, I have used the URL http://mediaweb.musicradio.com/V1/playlist.asx?streamid=91; to tune in TheJazz, which at the moment seems to be working ok, no drop outs. However, the display info is not very pretty! My SB3 only displays the url and not what is playing. I don't know how these

[slim] iTunes Intergration Problem

I've only had my squeezebox a couple of days now but I already love its easy use setup but I have a couple of questions for you experts out there. I have the following setup a Squeezebox SB3 connected wireless to Windows Laptop which runs Slimserver 6.5.1, Buffalo Linkstation Live NAS server

Re: [slim] iTunes to sell DRM-free 256 kbps AAC

Phil Meyer;192971 Wrote: Also transcoding is degrading the quality of the music, as the source is not lossless. This would not be the case if transcoding to WAV during playback, which is what I presume happens - wouldn't be much sense re-encoding something on the fly for playback. -- egd

Re: [slim] harmony remote

Peter;164841 Wrote: Why not the remote from the Logitech Wireless DJ Music System? http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/GB/EN,CRID=2653,CONTENTID=11828 Regards, Peter Did not have a look at it initially, but yes, it does look like a good pairing! Giacomo --

Re: [slim] iTunes Intergration Problem

In itunes preferencesadvancedgeneral you can set the music folder location. This is on a mac but I'm pretty sure it's the same on a windows machine. -- Steven Moore Steven Moore's Profile:

Re: [slim] SS won't connect to web after I restart my PC

If I do not see it then, what should I check or do? -- chiefersone chiefersone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9413 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34221

Re: [slim] SB2 Cutting Out with SS 6.5.1

Hi again, Still no response :-( I was wondering if anyone could tell me which debug option to choose to see where the problems lies? Thanks Leigh -- cumry cumry's Profile:

Re: [slim] iTunes to sell DRM-free 256 kbps AAC

On 4/6/07, egd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phil Meyer;192971 Wrote: Also transcoding is degrading the quality of the music, as the source is not lossless. This would not be the case if transcoding to WAV during playback, which is what I presume happens - wouldn't be much sense re-encoding

Re: [slim] harmony remote

There are reports that the Harmony 1000 is very clunky and laden with problems. The newest firmware actually removes some functionality because they haven't figured out how to implement it properly. Lots of complaints by users of this remote. I've had the Harmony 880 for a few years, and it's

Re: [slim] Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

CatBus;192859 Wrote: The rest of your reply stands up just fine, but this bit doesn't. Sure his comment was a wee bit strident and full of bad analogies and generalizations, but I don't think he ever claimed that a company was doomed to fail once it achieved mass-market appeal. No, it is,

Re: [slim] Homeplugs

Been using the 14Mbps ones for ages - in fact sold all my wireless kit and swapped to these - not a single network problem since. I love 'em - you plug them in and they just work - straight out of the box. Got mine here:

Re: [slim] Optical always on

Do you mean the red LED will actually turn off? -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34194

Re: [slim] Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

That Logitech G15 is a damn fine gaming keyboard. -- NWP NWP's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3730 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28821

Re: [slim] SB2 Cutting Out with SS 6.5.1

So - SS is running ok, you can access it via the web browser and play music through SoftSqueeze? You now have it wired instead of wireless? (NB - in this case the MAC address shouldn't be an issue anymore) It boots ok and connects to the slimserver? When does it fail - when you start to play

Re: [slim] Networking question

Also your sig says Linux and loving it which means: - you're not using IE/OE - your OS is fairly secure by default (you likely run on a restricted account) - you're not the target of the millions of Chinese script kiddies So you already have a fairly significant security advantage over Joe

Re: [slim] Networking question

In addition, if you had an old PC in a closet, install 'SmoothWall' (http://www.smoothwall.org/) on it and turn it into a corporate-strength firewall at no cost. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile:

Re: [slim] Slimserver Problems running on Windows Vista

Just wanted to say, although I still can't get Defender to allow Slimserver to automatically run on a restart, once I go into Defender after getting to my desktop and let it go, it launches - running - almost instantly. Before it would take about 15 seconds to initialize, so wow! Nice work on

Re: [slim] Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

snarlydwarf;193034 Wrote: No, it is, according to the poster, guaranteed to lose every cent it spends on acquisitions I'm not finding where he says that. I do find where he says killing the culture that created the acquired business, though. Can you see how one might interpret that as

Re: [slim] Networking question

egd;192965 Wrote: Ok, assuming I go down this path have I interpreted you correctly?: - Hard code NAS and PC running slimserver IPs to 192.168.1.x subnet, say .2, .3 .4 - Set 2nd PC, wireless EOP, laptop and any other devices I choose to connect to the network to use

Re: [slim] iTunes Intergration Problem

Managed to get the correct path for the iTunes on Laptop so that it matches that of the Slimserver. But I still can't add tracks from the shared libary to playlists or alter the various view options. Is this just how iTunes is when you share a libary, or are there some settings I'm missing

Re: [slim] SlimServer v6.5.1 has broken Unicode support

See previous two postings. -- pankotskii pankotskii's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3987 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33449

[slim] OSX desktop audio to Slimserver

I'm sure I'm not the only one who is frustrated by the inability to channel audio from other desktop apps (windows, media player, itunes, quicktime player etc) to Slimserver. Has anyone tried audio hijack pro with slimserver as a possible solution? I'v also read about something called

Re: [slim] Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!

About the loss of functionality in the Harmony 880 remote: if you check here, you will see there is a plan to reintroduce the functionality http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/board/message?board.id=remote_softwaremessage.id=1048view=by_date_ascendingpage=5 I think Slimdevices customers

[slim] Date does not shoe correctly on my squeezebox

I see something like this: ?, ?? 13, 2002, 4:01:26 Any idea? -- pankotskii pankotskii's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3987 View this thread:

Re: [slim] OSX desktop audio to Slimserver

There's apparently something called Nicecast for OSX, as opposed to icecast for Windows. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread:

Re: [slim] SS won't connect to web after I restart my PC

I'm getting confused. If you experience a problem, please try to describe it as well as possible here on the forums or you can contact support. -- Ross L Ross Levine - Slim Devices Quality Assurance Ross L's Profile:

Re: [slim] Date does not shoe correctly on my squeezebox

Date and time information comes from your computer, what OS are you using? -- Ross L Ross Levine - Slim Devices Quality Assurance Ross L's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4416 View this thread:

Re: [slim] OSX desktop audio to Slimserver

Thanks Have you used Nicecast? Do I need to copy the Nicecast stream url to an itunes playlist first...or can I configure SS to play this stream directly? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile:

[slim] Screensaver permanently on

Hi everyone, Any ideas on this? I am running SlimServer Version: 6.5.1 - 11206 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 with a squeezebox. When I selected an internet radio station one day one of the digital screen savers suddenly started playing behind the Now Playing text description screen saver of

Re: [slim] OSX desktop audio to Slimserver

Sorry, I just read about it on this forum. I don't own a Mac. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Screensaver permanently on

Try pressing the NOW PLAYING key on the remote. :-) First press brings up Now Playing, subsequent presses cycle through the screensaver options. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile:

Re: [slim] Nokia N800

Has anyone noticed an issue with a memory leak with the N800 and the N770 skin? I'm using a nightly and seem to be getting a massive increase in memory usage (as reported by top) I *think* it is only happening when I use the skin to control an mp3 stream which is played back on the N800 itself.

Re: [slim] OSX desktop audio to Slimserver

The basic idea for MacOS is to use SoundFlower to make your normal Mac output available as a source for Nicecast/Icecast, and tell your Squeezebox to tune in the Nicecast/Icecast URL. The forums should give you more suggestions. I've got a Mac, but it sees little use I haven't tried setting

Re: [slim] Nokia N800

That sounds like a problem with the media streamer, not with the Nokia770 skin or the browser. Stream to the N800, close your browser (your stream should continue to play via the audio player), and see if the memory spike is still there. If so, the issue has nothing to do with the Nokia770 skin,

Re: [slim] OSX desktop audio to Slimserver

hmm, thanks, I added one additional step, I created a new streaming playlist in itunes. In itunes:ADvanced/Open Stream..paste the url Refreshed the playlists in Slimserver and voila! I guess this should work with roku and other music servers as well -- mmg_fan

Re: [slim] Playing music with no computer turned on

Holds your music and tv shows. Will not be big enough to hold all of them, but there is a way to prioritize. Only need the computer on when you want something that's not on the hard drive of the apple tv itself. Downsides include that you will need to have it hooked up to a TV to operate it. But

Re: [slim] cool looking but dumb SB competitor

Mark Lanctot;192768 Wrote: And a little small, the entire device is only a 3 cube. Try reading THAT from across the room! To be fair, you wouldn't have it across the room. It would be on the end table beside your couch, like the interesting knick-knack that it is. Why do I get visions of a

Re: [slim] SlimServer v6.5.1 has broken Unicode support

Are you on Windows? What's your locale settings? Are the file names in cyrillic? Do you see them correctly via Explorer? -- ymilner ymilner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1370 View this thread:

[slim] Help! Internet based screensavers broken

I'm driving myself nuts trying to fix this one. Perhaps someone can help... I'm using a Mac Mini as my Slimserver (6.5.1) with a couple of SB3s. Previously, the Mac was connected to my wireless router and the SB3s were running wirelessly. Circumstances have now dictated that I will have to run

Re: [slim] Help! Internet based screensavers broken

OK. So I forgot the most basic trick of all... Stop and start Slimserver. Works fine. :) Chippy -- Chippy Chippy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=247 View this thread:

[slim] Remote ideas: HTC?

There are a couple of HTC devices that may be interesting as Slim remotes: HTC Shift: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/laptops/htc-shift-is-the-umpc-for-umpc-haters-246965.php HTC Advantage: http://www.seehtc.com/ Of course, they can also be used as cellphones, web browsers, UMPC-like things, and

[slim] OK SB3 Installed, works from main BUT

OK OK before I get flamed, I know; read the other posts, but I am manic, and have ADD. Here is the scenario: I have it working great from my main computer, and remote works, but I want a web interface from my wireless laptop in the living room away from the main server. I am runnng slimserver

[slim] Tearing my hair out with audio problem

Slimp3 (2.3) and Slimserver 6.5.1. Slimp3 is connected to the LAN via a bridged Airport Express. I've had this setup for over a year. Starting two nights ago streamed music (Folk Alley) starting corrupted. Almost as if the MP3 data was corrupt. I would get what sounds like bubbles of the music,

Re: [slim] bridge DHCP problems

I am using an SB3 as a bridge to my girlfriend's PC. Both the SB3 and her PC are using DHCP. I have seen no problems with it. I'm happy to provide additional details on our setup, if desired. On 4/4/07, pza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone else have DHCP working in conjunction with the

Re: [slim] Tearing my hair out with audio problem

justlen;193158 Wrote: I tested with MP3s from the local SlimServer with the same results. You played the mp3s on your system with what? You might want to consider trying an Ethernet cable temporarily to see if that has any effect. -- Ross L Ross Levine - Slim Devices Quality Assurance

Re: [slim] Optical always on

Sorry, I didn't FULLY read the original post. I use S/PDIF coax out which DOES turn off. However, I do use the optical out of my Transporter and am pretty sure the digital 'stream' turns off even though the LED may remain on. I'll double check that for you. ___

[slim] Transporter review in Hi-Fi World, April 2007

No major revelations in this article, some bad comments on the new remote and remarks about playback drop at 24/96 when using the Wi-Fi connection. No mention about Flac support...their reviewer is a MacHead and use Apple Lossless file. We could read in their final verdict: ...Exemplary

Re: [slim] SlimServer v6.5.1 has broken Unicode support

I have a lot of Russian and Greek CDs. I use WMA lossless, and they show up perfectly in Windows Media Player 10. None of them show up i slimserver or the SB3 6.5.1. I had a long back and forth with Slim Devices tech. support. They could not solve the problem. Neither can I. I vote for a bug

Re: [slim] SlimServer v6.5.1 has broken Unicode support

y360;189453 Wrote: I have the same issue. After initial scan the artists show under Hebrew characters properly, but at some point later on the Hebrew characters are gone and I see a single '?' instead. I was unable to to figure out any specific action that triggered this. I use 6.5.2 nightly

Re: [slim] Transporter review in Hi-Fi World, April 2007

Looks like another clueless reviewer. Even the much lauded Stereophile review is nonsense, IMO. I was reading it the other day, and it has a lot of factual errors. I also didn't like the polishing a turd analogy... -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI

Re: [slim] OK SB3 Installed, works from main BUT

You have a communication problem, too. What does works from main BUT mean? TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: