Re: [slim] Two SB3s, very different wireless "rates"?

2007-07-10 Thread mortslim
SuperQ;213493 Wrote: > it makes perfect sense that you would get a much lower rate for the > second one. Could you please clarify what you mean by "the second one". I have three squeezeboxes and one of the three (closest to my access point at the far end of the house where five other neighbor's

Re: [slim] How do I clear log.txt?

2007-07-10 Thread kdf
On 10-Jul-07, at 6:58 AM, tfish77 wrote: > > I have searched my entire box for log.txt and slimserver.log but > haven't found either. > You won't find it, as it is only a virtual log. log.txt only exists for the purposes of a url. You can't clear it aside from restarting, but you can refresh th

[slim] Confused about Buffalo LS for Storage

2007-07-10 Thread jacabo
I have all my music stored on my Buffalo link station and am running into problems keeping the path "live" in my music library. I use the i-tunes library for my SB3 and frequently find that itunes cannot find the music that i have imported. Under the advanced tab i have tried both the following

[slim] Confused about Buffalo LS for Storage

2007-07-10 Thread jacabo
I have all my music stored on my Buffalo link station and am running into problems keeping the path "live" in my music library. I use the i-tunes library and frequently find that itunes cannot find the music that i have imported. Under the advanced tab i have tried both the following paths: L:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Boombox

2007-07-10 Thread tyler_durden
Marc Sherman;212777 Wrote: > > > I would definitely buy an SB Boombox. I threw my first big family bbq > on > my new deck last weekend, and you would not believe the "nice wireless > > music player!" mockery I got from my family while I was climbing up the > > retaining wall in my yard to ho

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Boombox

2007-07-10 Thread tyler_durden
Here ya go! Someone who does something about the problem: http://tuner.bdb.fi/supaghettoblaster.php TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: http:/

Re: [slim] RadioIO

2007-07-10 Thread Mike Anderson
Oh well... Guess you *don't* always get what you paid for. Hello Mike First, in response to your concerns, thank you for listening. If you weren’t listening you wouldn’t have noticed the disruption in our service. We are making major changes that will have a profound impact on the listening ex

[slim] Problems with SlimServer 6.5.2

2007-07-10 Thread Mike White
I am running SS6.5.2 released on Windows XP with all updates. I am seeing two problems. (1) I added new music in the last day or so, and lo and behold, I cannot find the music with SS. I can see it on the disk, and I can play it with Window Media Player, but SS doesn't even know it exists. I have

Re: [slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread aubuti
Okay, got it. Thanks again for the info, and for saving me some $$ on the distribution block. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] RadioIO

2007-07-10 Thread Mike Anderson
Thanks, I'll give it a try. -- Mike Anderson 'FREE RADICAL RADIO!' (http://nvo.com/cd) Hours of free radical MP3s. Mike Anderson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1705 View this thread: http://f

Re: [slim] Album art - default behavior when there is no art...

2007-07-10 Thread st2000
st2000;213603 Wrote: > Hi... > Was wondering if I am going mad. Trying to create a slimserver client > that pulls album art. When slimserver finds a "cover.jpg" file in the > same directory as the MP3s it all works very well :-)! However, I > though the default behavior of slimserver was to pas

Re: [slim] More problems with Vista

2007-07-10 Thread nieldm
No update, it simply hangs when running with the --d_http switch after outputting those 'standard' two lines ending in 164. There is clearly a massive conflict somewhere. By the way I have tried installing the software in many different directories, not just Program Files. I have tried Program

Re: [slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread JJZolx
aubuti;213596 Wrote: > Thanks for the info. I had the impression that the distribution block > also effectively takes care of wiring the speakers in parallel, i.e., > (+)L from the amp to (+)L for the first pair of speakers and then to > (+)L for the second pair of speakers and likewise for the (

Re: [slim] More problems with Vista

2007-07-10 Thread nieldm
Triode, I realise this isn't straightforward and really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I am not sure the slim.exe --d_mysql is much help, posted here. C:\Program File\SlimServer\server>slim.exe --d_mysql 2007-07-10 20:23:22.9313 Use of uninitialized value in transliteration (tr///) a

Re: [slim] Weird Squeezebox Problem

2007-07-10 Thread ElKevbo
I don't have a crossover cable handy but I did run it through the wired ports on the router to eliminate wireless interference. No change. Theoretically, it could be the router itself but that seems a bit far fetched considering other devices connected to the same router seem to be working just

Re: [slim] Weird Squeezebox Problem

2007-07-10 Thread konut
Did you try an ethernet crossover cable,instead of wireless, to rule out interferance from microwaves, cordless phones, etc.? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Boombox

2007-07-10 Thread Robin Bowes
Mark Lanctot wrote: > Power it by "C" cells, although one must ask how long > they'd last given the Wi-Fi power demand - maybe a lithium ion permanent > battery might be better, and it'd be a good selling feature. Power should be rechargeable cells - i.e. make sure it works with nx1.2v as well as

Re: [slim] Weird Squeezebox Problem

2007-07-10 Thread ElKevbo
Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried both and they didn't fix the problem. I don't know what else to try as I've been working to figure this out since posting my original message. I've tried contacting Slim Devices support but haven't had a response in several days (not even an automated "Tha

[slim] Album art - default behavior when there is no art...

2007-07-10 Thread st2000
Hi... Was wondering if I am going mad. Trying to create a slimserver client that pulls album art. When slimserver finds a "cover.jpg" file in the same directory as the MP3s it all works very well :-)! However, I though the default behavior of slimserver was to pass along the default "cover.png"

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2007-07-10 Thread bklaas
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question: D

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2007-07-10 Thread oreillymj
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question: D

Re: [slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread aubuti
JJZolx;213584 Wrote: > I'm not sure that a distribution block is necessary for just two pairs > of speakers. The thing a distribution block (or panel) does is > simplify the physical wiring hookups by giving you a bunch of screw > terminals. It's essentially a splitter - with one pair coming in

Re: [slim] iTunes Plus ?

2007-07-10 Thread AubreyCTurnerJr
I purchased an album from iTunes Plus about a week ago and got it working with my SB3 in short order. I simply copied the files from the laptop where I was running iTunes to the Slimserver music directory via Samba (my Slimserver is running on Linux). Since I hadn't previously streamed AAC files

Re: [slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread JJZolx
aubuti;213570 Wrote: > Thanks Russ. After doing some more research -- which I should have done > *before* posting -- it seems that whichever amp I get I should use a > speaker distribution block and impedance-matching volume controls. > > The diagrams that I had seen of wiring speakers in paral

Re: [slim] Slimserver UI wont come up

2007-07-10 Thread Mark Lanctot
Actuary;213147 Wrote: > I just thought to look at the "Information" screen on the SB3 and > noticed the Player Name is off by 1. The last 3 numbers are 100 but > according to ipconfig, should be 101. Meaning that the player and server aren't at the same address? This is what's supposed to happe

Re: [slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread aubuti
Thanks Russ. After doing some more research -- which I should have done *before* posting -- it seems that whichever amp I get I should use a speaker distribution block and impedance-matching volume controls. The diagrams that I had seen of wiring speakers in parallel gave me the idea that I'd be

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Boombox

2007-07-10 Thread Mark Lanctot
Well, regarding using such a thing in public, I wouldn't, but there are lots of (annoying!) people who do - at the beach, camping, in their front (not back) yards, and once even at the grocery store! Couldn't figure that one out. Would I buy one? Maybe not, but I could really see where they cou

Re: [slim] iTunes Plus ?

2007-07-10 Thread funkstar
Yeah, no reason why not. DRM was the reason iTunes purchased tracks couldn't be played. With no DRM, they should play fine. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thr

Re: [slim] iTunes Plus ?

2007-07-10 Thread SteveEast
I can't give a definitive answer, but since the Itunes Plus songs are 256kbps AAC with no DRM then they should play just fine on the SB. The old 128kbps versions also play after you've stripped the DRM... Steve. -- SteveEast -

Re: [slim] Squeezebox broken already? :(

2007-07-10 Thread funkstar
stormy;213422 Wrote: > Scan got the unit this morning and have confirmed the fault, said they > will raise a new invoice and send me a brand new unit towards the end > of the week (which is a bit vague). Will the new unit be warrantied > from this new invoice date or my original purchase date? >

Re: [slim] RadioIO

2007-07-10 Thread Zevs
Mike Anderson;213378 Wrote: > I've paid for a VIP pass to the site; does anyone know how I can hookup > without hearing the commercials? > > thanks Hi Mike! Write to them at the address [EMAIL PROTECTED] and they will give you an url for the special stream you are most interested in, one that

Re: [slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread Solvason-Pastuch
Aubuti I've only got two sets of remote speakers but decided that the impedance matching controls are better in the long run. You have the easy ability to add without tearing apart what you have installed, and the difference in cost is not that much. Russ - Original Message - From:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox fades

2007-07-10 Thread Mark Lanctot
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?NetworkProblemsSecondGuide contains a summary of these tweaks and more ideas. -- Mark Lanctot 'Sean Adams' Response-O-Matic checklist, patent pending!' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=200910&postcount=2) --

[slim] iTunes Plus ?

2007-07-10 Thread Loki
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 -- Loki -

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2007-07-10 Thread atlslim
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question: D

Re: [slim] More problems with Vista

2007-07-10 Thread Triode
It should definately run fine on Vista (does for me) Can you run with --d_mqsql and --d_http what does it say? -- Triode Triode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17 View this thread: http://fo

Re: [slim] Trouble with iTunes Library

2007-07-10 Thread missa567
anyone know whats wrong? -- missa567 Renji Abarai: lieutenant of the 6th Division missa567's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12309 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[slim] Cloning Slim Server Config

2007-07-10 Thread ShutterShock
I'm about to set up a new Slim Server for a friend. In the interest of expedience, I'd like to take all the customization of my own Slim Server (sever settings, RSS feeds etc.) and clone them directly to the new installation. Are there a few config files I can merely copy over or is it not that

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2007-07-10 Thread NigelMSB
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question: D

Re: [slim] Squeezebox broken already? :(

2007-07-10 Thread JimC
oreillymj;213489 Wrote: > ...I came across this and wondered if it applied to electrical goods. > > http://www.euroconsumatori.org/16856v18340d18341.html It does. FYI, we have a 2 year warranty on the Squeezebox, and if he is unable to get the unit with a problem replaced by the retailer, he c

Re: [slim] Verizon Westell Router -- Can't See Wired Server?

2007-07-10 Thread Siduhe
swank;213478 Wrote: > A... > I assumed it was all port forwarding, but I guess port forwarding is a > router thing and not a firewall thing? > > And so it sounds like what I did was open a port (two ports, actually) > on my firewall for my internal network/traffic...which is obviously > dif

Re: [slim] Squeezebox broken already? :(

2007-07-10 Thread seanadams
oreillymj;213489 Wrote: > From the sounds of it, the display might have a bad solder joint which > is making the top of the display come on-off as the temperature varies, > but that's just a guess. Actually I think this is something we've seen before and it's most likely a manufacturing defect i

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2007-07-10 Thread Stockmonkey2000
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question: D

Re: [slim] Weird Squeezebox Problem

2007-07-10 Thread Mark Lanctot
Try either a factory reset (unplug power, press and hold "ADD", reconnect power) or reprogramming Xilinx (same as above but press and hold "1"). If that doesn't help, it sounds like a hardware problem. Contact support. -- Mark Lanctot 'Sean Adams' Response-O-Matic checklist, patent pending!'

[slim] basic multi-room audio questions

2007-07-10 Thread aubuti
Apologies upfront for this question that is not really SB specific, but after all the caption for this forum is "the kitchen sink" And I know that a lot of forum members have expertise in this area. We're doing some remodeling in the kitchen/dining area. While the walls and ceiling are open I

Re: [slim] Two SB3s, very different wireless "rates"?

2007-07-10 Thread SuperQ
NeilB;213490 Wrote: > Well, I answered my own question there. > > Moved the SB3 from the top floor to the middle floor and the rate is > changed to a steady "54". > > Hm :( Rate is directly proportional to how much signal the device can get. Most AP devices are aligned horizontally, so yo

[slim] Trouble with iTunes Library

2007-07-10 Thread missa567
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 iT

Re: [slim] Two SB3s, very different wireless "rates"?

2007-07-10 Thread NeilB
Well, I answered my own question there. Moved the SB3 from the top floor to the middle floor and the rate is changed to a steady "54". Hm :( -- NeilB NeilB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2

Re: [slim] Squeezebox broken already? :(

2007-07-10 Thread oreillymj
>From the sounds of it, the display might have a bad solder joint which is making the top of the display come on-off as the temperature varies, but that's just a guess. I'm actually thinking about getting a Philips TV repaired outside of the the 1 year warranty that I was told the plasma had. Phi

[slim] Two SB3s, very different wireless "rates"?

2007-07-10 Thread NeilB
I have two SB3s. Poking around in my Apple Airport admin utility I noticed a "Wireless Clients" list that I hadn't seen before (I've only recently bought it). >From the MAC addresses I deciphered which of the clients were my two SB3s. Here's the typical readings from the columns; (SB3 1) Signal

Re: [slim] Verizon Westell Router -- Can't See Wired Server?

2007-07-10 Thread swank
A... I'm sure I don't understand networking and firewalls very well...I assumed it was all port forwarding, but I guess that is a router thing and not a firewall thing? So it sounds like what I did was open a port (two ports, actually) internally...which is obviously different from setting

[slim] How do I clear log.txt?

2007-07-10 Thread tfish77
I'm sure this is a silly question, but I can't find the answer in the forums or the wiki. I am running SlimServer on a Windows XP box, and I want to clear out the log.txt file. I am not specifying a specific filename when I start SS, I am just using the default. I can browse to http://localhost

Re: [slim] More problems with Vista

2007-07-10 Thread nieldm
Gents, Did this issue ever get resolved? I have an absolutely identical problem whereby initially the setup of Slimserver hung with the service in 'starting' mode. When I restarted setup (without uninstalling) it then completed and now appears to be running but I can't get to it with a web browse

Re: [slim] Can't get Cover Art to work!?

2007-07-10 Thread aubuti
Score another one for Microsoft for making our lives easier by hiding those those pesky filename extensions from us by default -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread Siduhe
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread corbey
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] Can't get Cover Art to work!?

2007-07-10 Thread kolvig
Juhuub!!! Yes yes yes. You guys have resolved my problem Many many thanks to your both. I nearly was come to the conclusion, that I must learn to live with it... But not anymore. I'm really so happy to see, that is working now. Yes, the problem was that I have jpg.jpg after

Re: [slim] Last.fm Signs Deal with Sony BMG

2007-07-10 Thread Paul Webster
stormy;213421 Wrote: > Does the SB support last.fm radio? I have never really checked which > shows mow much I use it :) Via a plug-in - yes. -- Paul Webster Paul Webster http://www.lastfm.com/user/BondJamesBond Paul Web

Re: [slim] Verizon Westell Router -- Can't See Wired Server?

2007-07-10 Thread Siduhe
I wonder if there's a bit of confusion about terminology here which doesn't come across well in the wiki? The wiki entry (at least on my reading) is only talking about "port forwarding". I have never had port forwarding (i.e. opening up a port in my router to the internet) for those ports to mak

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread TheQwerty
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] Recommendations for a small footprint server, please

2007-07-10 Thread Michael Herger
> The SlimCD approach looks very interesting. I definitely need to have a > closer look at it. ...and don't forget to consider FreeNAS/SlimNAS as well. It's imho simpler to set up. http://www.herger.net/SlimNAS Michael ___ discuss mailing list discus

Re: [slim] Recommendations for a small footprint server, please

2007-07-10 Thread johnhaines
Thank you all for your replies. I am going to start working through all of the options suggested over the next couple of days. I hadn't realised that there were so many options available. The SlimCD approach looks very interesting. I definitely need to have a closer look at it. John -- johnha

Re: [slim] Squeezebox broken already? :(

2007-07-10 Thread stormy
Scan got the unit this morning and have confirmed the fault, said they will raise a new invoice and send me a brand new unit towards the end of the week (which is a bit vague). Will the new unit be warrantied from this new invoice date or my original purchase date? Fingers crossed this one will b

Re: [slim] Last.fm Signs Deal with Sony BMG

2007-07-10 Thread stormy
Hmm, mixed feelings about this. I love last.fm but mainly for its tracking capabilities rather than its internet radio, although I use it now and again. Does the SB support last.fm radio? I have never really checked which shows mow much I use it :) -- stormy ---

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread simbo
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] [FS] New Transporter. Silver, UK, Boxed, Remote

2007-07-10 Thread topa
Be patient. I sold mine here too. Little response for 1-2 weeks. Then I was swamped with mails. Apparantly it takes that much time for the forums entries to appear on google. Tobi. -- topa topa's Profile: http://forums.s

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread erland
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] [FS] New Transporter. Silver, UK, Boxed, Remote

2007-07-10 Thread ajmitchell
Last 12 hours for this sale. Only 1 serious bid so far. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread:

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread jimascroft
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] Help - Artists disappearing from Artist list but their albums are still present!?

2007-07-10 Thread AndyHennah
I'm having a similar problem. I added a new album the other day and have done several rescans (full). The album is there and I can browse to it, but searching for the artist gives me no match. When I tried browsing for artists the other day I could not find the artist in that list either. No

Re: [slim] How do you control your SqueezeBox ?

2007-07-10 Thread adamslim
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36678 Question: H

Re: [slim] Recommendations for a small footprint server, please

2007-07-10 Thread Ron F .
See my post: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=213394#post213394 The nano-ITX box in the photo I attached is an eBox model 3850. It can be had for a reasonable price here: http://www.wdlsystems.com/ebox/ebox.shtml My total cost for the whole thing was about $1k. I have 750 GBytes of

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2007-07-10 Thread NigelMSB
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question: D

Re: [slim] [Announce] SlimCD 1.87

2007-07-10 Thread Ron F .
Club1820;212534 Wrote: > OK. Please excuse my ignorance and enlighten me as to why there is a > need for this? I can only think that using this cd, then your pc is > used only as a SS and its resources arent used up by other apps. > > Is that correct? Am I on the right track. > > Again, thank