Re: [slim] CodeBaby on new Logitech Squeezebox site

2009-09-30 Thread Phil Leigh
cliveb;463400 Wrote: Well, I was intrigued and decided to take a look. And it was all a bit anti-climactic. She's no babe - needs long blonde hair and much bigger t**s. There are plenty of other websites with FAR more irritating active content. (Maybe not quite this tacky, but much harder

Re: [slim] Last.fm suddenly free?

2009-09-30 Thread mzpro5
andreas83;463670 Wrote: I thought you had to pay to listen to last.fm radio nowdays, but with the squeezebox server I can click a song, and play radio stations relevant to that song? But if I go to the website my 30-song trial is over.Someone care to explain? It is free but there is a

Re: [slim] Last.fm suddenly free?

2009-09-30 Thread verypsb
mzpro5;463681 Wrote: It is free but there is a premium or subscription membership that costs. Free version works fine as far as I am concerned. It's free in USA, UK, and Germany. -- verypsb 2x Duet, 1x Boom, 1x Classic

Re: [slim] Firmware v130 issues with SB3

2009-09-30 Thread Johanvanmil
Hi, I have the same problem here. I have upgraded Squeezecenter to 7,4 and the Squeezebox to v. 130 and since then the remote is not working anymore. This is both the case with my original squeezebox remote as with my later acquired logitech remote. I still can control the squeezebox via the

Re: [slim] CodeBaby on new Logitech Squeezebox site

2009-09-30 Thread tedfroop
Could she be the work of Sirius Cybernetics Corporation? A Genuine People Personality perhaps? In that case I'm with Arthur Sounds ghastly. -- tedfroop Good judgement is the result of experience ... Experience is the result of bad judgement. -- Fred Brooks

Re: [slim] Firmware v130 issues with SB3

2009-09-30 Thread Millwood
Just to eliminate the possibility - in the web ui go to settings - player - remote and make sure Slim_Devices_Remote is checked. In fact, I'd just uncheck and check it and apply to be sure. -- Millwood 2 SB3, 1 Duet Debian Lenny server 2 AP (netgear, linksys) wireless network.

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

2009-09-30 Thread DotSystem
whitman;463313 Wrote: Why? If you're producing a product like the Boom, there are competitor radio products that just require an internet connection to function. These competitors don't issue upgrades that brick working product. It should not be necessary to install an unwanted server to

[slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread rh2600
NB: I write this because I have a deep respect for Slim Devices, your products, your customer relationship. I want you to know that from my point of view Logitech are making mistakes with this brand and they need to sort it out. At first I was disappointed with the 'app' fascination announced

Re: [slim] Last.fm suddenly free?

2009-09-30 Thread andreas83
verypsb;463684 Wrote: It's free in USA, UK, and Germany. Ok, Im in Norway and the option was never there before. But Im not complaining :) Even album graphics on the duet controller, very cool :) -- andreas83

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

2009-09-30 Thread aubuti
DotSystem;463728 Wrote: If you're producing a product like the Boom, there are competitor radio products that just require an internet connection to function. These competitors don't issue upgrades that brick working product. It should not be necessary to install an unwanted server to

Re: [slim] 7.4: Custom.map for Digital Inputs

2009-09-30 Thread netchord
where do you put this? -- netchord netchord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21002 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68544

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread funkstar
That stupid 3D animated person on the website looks to be marketings fault, apparently the developers had no idea about it until this morning either. Unlike with Slimdevices, the people that build the products are not the ones who are marketing them. As for the naming, I think the opinion is

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread JJZolx
Are you saying Squeezebox has gone from being cool Mac dude to dorky PC guy? Yeah. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread aubuti
A lot of good points, and I'm sure a lot of other SB old-timers agree with you on this. Unfortunately this may be part and parcel of trying to reach a mass market (myself, I'm perfectly happy owning a niche product). Just fyi, I don't think that www.squeezebox.com has anything whatsoever to do

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread snarlydwarf
rh2600;463733 Wrote: I've also been concerned to see that www.squeezebox.com being broken for quite a few hours now... The domain name squeezebox.com is not related to the music player line named Squeezebox... it actually predates that by several years, since the domain was registerd in

[slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread badlydrawntoy
Hi. I Just installed v.7.4 of the SlimServer software + Squeezebox upgrade. I own a Squeezebox II. Now I can't use the remote control with the Squeezebox. - I can use the web interface fine - I can use the remote to setup the Squeezebox - obtain IP address etc. But I can't start, stop,

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

2009-09-30 Thread whitman
aubuti;463522 Wrote: Sorry, I didn't realize that your Why? was a rhetorical question. And correct, as long as you connect to internet services via your local SC server, you don't need to upgrade to 7.4. Or was the presumably rhetorical as well? ;o) Nope, nothing rhetorical about the 'why?'

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread JJZolx
snarlydwarf;463785 Wrote: The domain name squeezebox.com is not related to the music player line named Squeezebox... it actually predates that by several years, since the domain was registerd in 1995. Logitech would be well served to find the owner of the domain and seeing that they get some

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

2009-09-30 Thread snarlydwarf
whitman;463789 Wrote: Nope, nothing rhetorical about the 'why?' - I did want an answer. I genuinely wondered what anyone might want the Squeeze Network for as I've never even thought about it till now. Same with my 'presumably' question: I'm interested in the answer. Do I HAVE to get this

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread akjohnson
I have exactly the same problem with a SB3. Update done and then nothing. The box has even stopped displaying the time etc when it on standby. It works fine on the web interface but nothing with the remote. -- akjohnson

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread Michael Herger
Logitech would be well served to find the owner of the domain and seeing that they get some kind of web page up that isn't broken and obviously isn't related to the Squeezebox product. We did. We'd be more than happy to fill that space with something useful.

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread kdf
check the settings in the web ui. click on the player tab, then select remote. Try checking all options again, and hitting reply. The prefs for the ir maps are full pathnames, so if something ever got customised along the way, the migration may not be taking that into account. -k -- kdf

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread Tube Nube
This is what happened to me last night. Mine's a SB Classic, used with a MacBook Pro. I appreciate reading the technical assistance in the post just above mine but, frankly, I don't really understand it. I hope, when I try to follow it that it will all make sense. I have to say, this SB is

Re: [slim] CodeBaby on new Logitech Squeezebox site

2009-09-30 Thread iPhone
Phil Leigh;463679 Wrote: Clive - Why does she need bigger toes? So the long Blond hair doesn't make her fall over forward and oh yeah that other upgrade he is probably looking for! -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread akjohnson
I've now tried a factory reset..no joy. I've tried to access the remote section on squeezecentre/settings/player...but it won't load. It would appear that this upgrade has killed some SB3's. Not good! -- akjohnson

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread badbob
Tube Nube;463815 Wrote: Same when a relative bought the Duet. Had to get a IT friend with years experience in to figure it out. It took 2 days. ROFL - sounds like just data entry. IT is not just using word, excel or solitaire. He should find another job. Setting up slimserver took about 20

Re: [slim] Improved Squeezebox config availible for Harmony users.

2009-09-30 Thread dSw
corbey;463234 Wrote: My Harmony software didn't find the upgrade, even though I followed the instructions and clicked the Troubleshoot button. Any suggestions? Mine neither. I did do a firmware upgrade recently so the only thing I can think of is that it mopped up any device updates.. but

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread sebp
badbob;463828 Wrote: IT is not just using word, excel or solitaire. Sure! You cannot work in IT if you don't master Minesweeper too. ;) -- sebp System : Mac Mini for ripping to FLAC (XLD) Squeezebox Server 7.4 running on a ReadyNAS NV+ Living room : Transporter NuForce IA-7 v2 KEF iQ9

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread Mitch Harding
If you do decide you want to run it over, mail it to me instead! I'll give it a good home! On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 4:10 PM, Tube Nube tube.nube.3zch9z1254345...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: I'm quite confident that I'll be spending $3 or 4 k on a transport pretty soon, and the SB will

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread kdf
akjohnson;463825 Wrote: I've now tried a factory reset..no joy. I've tried to access the remote section on squeezecentre/settings/player...but it won't load. It would appear that this upgrade has killed some SB3's. Not good! If a page won't load, there will be something in the logs. Check

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread MeSue
Personally, I think Squeezebox Server is the best name yet. It is what it says it is and makes perfect sense. That animation, OTOH... cringe! Too bad they couldn't nab the squeezebox.com domain... -- MeSue SUE 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 1 Radio (beta) | 1 Touch (beta) | 1 SB2 HP MediaSmart EX470

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread eq72521
I hadn't seen the animation on my own, thanks to FlashBlock. I had to specifically enable it to see what everyone was talking about. To paraphrase the Gipper, Tear Down This [Animation]!. I don't know who the marketers are marketing to; I think even my six year old would find it dorky. --

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread cunobelinus
Other dorks, clearly. Geraint. On 30 Sep 2009, at 23:07, eq72521 wrote: I don't know who the marketers are marketing to; I think even my six year old would find it dorky. -- eq72521 eq72521's Profile:

Re: [slim] CodeBaby on new Logitech Squeezebox site

2009-09-30 Thread pathfinder1
Anyone remember the GotBeer girls? At least that had entertainment value. This is just sad. That open source feel is getting buried, but suppose that's intentional. -- pathfinder1 pathfinder1's Profile:

[slim] Having a few 7.4 problems

2009-09-30 Thread Flying Point
Having a few problems with my Duet and 7.4. I'm running on a Mac with OS X 10.6 : * Downloaded the program last night and started the scan of my library. (About 10,000 flacs) It crashed my system sometime in the night. When I rebooted, everything seemed to be scanned, but the artwork wasn't

Re: [slim] Having a few 7.4 problems

2009-09-30 Thread Benefactor
I'm in the same boat - as are a few others I'm sure. I had a hard time completing a full music scan with the previous versions of squeeze center, but after fighting my way through several attempts was able to get a full scan completed. With version 7.4 it just doesn't seem possible to complete

[slim] Uninstalled apps showing in context menu?

2009-09-30 Thread tdnuerf
I'm defining context menu as that menu which appears when you press (and hold??) the center button on the SBC or the wheel button on the Boom. I do not have the following apps installed: Last.fm, Facebook, Flickr, Amazon. And yet when I access a song's context menu, I see: On Last.fm Radio,

Re: [slim] Having a few 7.4 problems

2009-09-30 Thread Flying Point
Well, I've been on the phone with support for an hour and counting. The Level #1 suggested firewall. When I told him that my firewall is off, he transferred me to Level #2. That was 15 minutes ago. -- Flying Point

Re: [slim] Can't access the song tracks on Queen's Absolute Greatest

2009-09-30 Thread MikeekiM
While I did interpret this the same way you did... In the end, I accepted that this is likely just for Radio and Touch folks... :( -- MikeekiM SqueezeCenter Running on HP EX485 MediaSmart Server (WHS) - 1 SqueezeBox Duet - 4 SqueezeBox Booms

[slim] Apple Extreme/Express - best way to connect?

2009-09-30 Thread snoogly
I have just got new Apple Extreme and Express, and I am not sure about the best way to set them up, to be SB3 friendly. Should a I create a WDS, or simply connect using 802.11n? I am mightily confooosed! -- snoogly

Re: [slim] Improved Squeezebox config availible for Harmony users.

2009-09-30 Thread mkozlows
corbey;463234 Wrote: My Harmony software didn't find the upgrade, even though I followed the instructions and clicked the Troubleshoot button. Any suggestions? I also didn't see it for my Logitech Squeezebox 2 device, and I haven't hooked my remote up in months. -- mkozlows

[slim] Where did all of my podcasts go?

2009-09-30 Thread WrightDawg
They used to be stored (I think) in extras-podcasts right? Now after the upgrade I can't find them anywhere? If I have to re-add them all where do I put them? Thanks. -- WrightDawg WrightDawg's Profile:

Re: [slim] Apple Extreme/Express - best way to connect?

2009-09-30 Thread jay_cee_in_da_house
snoogly;463969 Wrote: I have just got new Apple Extreme and Express, and I am not sure about the best way to set them up, to be SB3 friendly. Should a I create a WDS, or simply connect using 802.11n? I am mightily confooosed! SB3 doesn't have 802.11n, so you'll need to make sure that

Re: [slim] Having a few 7.4 problems

2009-09-30 Thread pski
Flying Point;463906 Wrote: Having a few problems with my Duet and 7.4. I'm running on a Mac with OS X 10.6 : * Downloaded the program last night and started the scan of my library. (About 10,000 flacs) It crashed my system sometime in the night. When I rebooted, everything seemed to be

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread pski
aubuti;463780 Wrote: A lot of good points, and I'm sure a lot of other SB old-timers agree with you on this. Unfortunately this may be part and parcel of trying to reach a mass market (myself, I'm perfectly happy owning a niche product). Just fyi, I don't think that www.squeezebox.com has

Re: [slim] Where did all of my podcasts go?

2009-09-30 Thread WrightDawg
Figured it out. I needed to add the menu item for podcasts. Once I did it showed up just fine and all my podcasts had been saved. -- WrightDawg WrightDawg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2793

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread pski
rh2600;463733 Wrote: NB: I write this because I have a deep respect for Slim Devices, your products, your customer relationship. I want you to know that from my point of view Logitech are making mistakes with this brand and they need to sort it out. At first I was disappointed with the

Re: [slim] Having a few 7.4 problems

2009-09-30 Thread Flying Point
Ended up speaking to a very helpful Level #2. After about an hour of trying different things, it would seem that snow leopard/7.4/flac files sometimes leads to a bug somewhere in the scanning process. In the meantime, I'm going to point squeezebox to my mp3 folder. It worked fine. Hopefully

Re: [slim] Where did all of my podcasts go?

2009-09-30 Thread pski
WrightDawg;463995 Wrote: Figured it out. I needed to add the menu item for podcasts. Once I did it showed up just fine and all my podcasts had been saved. The concepts of the REDO involved in 7.4 have not been expressed clearly to the users. Most of the changes are not that revolutionary

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

2009-09-30 Thread pski
DotSystem;463728 Wrote: If you're producing a product like the Boom, there are competitor radio products that just require an internet connection to function. These competitors don't issue upgrades that brick working product. It should not be necessary to install an unwanted server to

Re: [slim] Uninstalled apps showing in context menu?

2009-09-30 Thread MeSue
I don't know if what you describe is the correct behavior or not because I do have the apps installed, but if you untick the plugins in your settings, it should remove them from everywhere. -- MeSue SUE 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 1 Radio (beta) | 1 Touch (beta) | 1 SB2 HP MediaSmart EX470 |

Re: [slim] Apple Extreme/Express - best way to connect?

2009-09-30 Thread pski
snoogly;463969 Wrote: I have just got new Apple Extreme and Express, and I am not sure about the best way to set them up, to be SB3 friendly. Should a I create a WDS, or simply connect using 802.11n? I am mightily confooosed! What's a WDS? Any help available to you there on the Mac? Are

Re: [slim] Can't access the song tracks on Queen's Absolute Greatest

2009-09-30 Thread MacFrugal
You can access the tracks on the Boom by individually adding them as favorites. Title:1. We Will Rock You. URL:queen://a1t1.mp3 The problem is that you can't play the tracks consecutively. -- MacFrugal MacFrugal's

Re: [slim] Apple Extreme/Express - best way to connect?

2009-09-30 Thread Cabe
WDS is Wireless Distribution System think of it as cell tower hopping. Both the Extreme and Express are (in addition to N) B/G compliant so your best bet is to set up them up to use that. Using WDS to create a larger network for your Squeezeboxes to join. As for the other side of things, I

[slim] SB3 and still running Firmware 127.

2009-09-30 Thread Ikabob
Even after the update, I am still running Firmware 127. I have read that many are on Firmware 130. I am not sure why I'm still on 127. The Box was updated to V 7.4 and it works great. Any answers? Thnaks. -- Ikabob

Re: [slim] Announce: Album Catalog Creator v1.5 (ACC)

2009-09-30 Thread Viragored
Congratulations on giving out such a neat and useful tool. I'm not very familiar with PCs, but am learning lots. Even installing MySQL and opening up the domain access seemed to go alright - and now I've got your great catalogue of my albums. Thanks for your gift to us all. Dave --

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread vram
you're lame pski! -- vram vram's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9235 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68654 ___

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread eq72521
vram;464040 Wrote: you're lame pski! Indeed. pski, you're rather degrading the quality of the conversation here and in the other threads where you've made these snide comments. As well, you're giving senior members a bad name. Please stop. -- eq72521

Re: [slim] Upgrade killed my SqueezeBox remote

2009-09-30 Thread Tube Nube
Ok, ran through the recommended steps. ff, and rew arrows on the remote cause the title of the playing song to show for a second, then the screen goes black again. Play, and Pause also work. Nothing else. : / Grrr. -- Tube Nube

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

2009-09-30 Thread maggior
pski - did you get up on the wrong side of the bed and put your cranky pants on this morning? This the second thread I've seen you berate somebody because they haven't acheived senior status yet. Hopefully these folks will realize that not all of us senior members are curmudgeons. -- maggior

[slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.2 for iPhone now on the AppStore

2009-09-30 Thread pippin
Here's what iPeng users have been waiting for since 7.4 showed up: I'm are happy to announce the availability on the App Store of iPeng 1.2. iPeng 1.2 is the third major release of iPeng and like 1.1 it will bring you major changes that will make iPeng an even better Music Remote. Optimized for

Re: [slim] Whither the Duet?

2009-09-30 Thread eq72521
JJZolx;462165 Wrote: Then you'll have a portable radio. I don't get the connection to the Duet, unless you think a portable radio sounds anything like your stereo system. If it does, I would say a major upgrade is in order. I was talking about a battery pack for the Touch giving you a

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread Mnyb
Well I think the OP made an rather leveled and proper observation of the situation. I always bookmark http://forums.slimdevices.com directly it's not healthy to see the main site for longer periods of time. What is more subtle and gets to you even more than codebaby ;) (at least after a while)

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread 86atc250r
I hadn't seen the animation on my own, thanks to FlashBlock. Same here - I was a bit confused when I saw the first post complaining about it! While I don't care too much for the animation, I don't so much mind all the recent changes in the software - if nothing else it keeps the product

[slim] Queen App Error - Can't Open File

2009-09-30 Thread GoCubs72
So I have 7.4 and so far so good...however, I get an error when trying to play the songs in the Queen App on my Duet. I click song 1 (We Will Rock You) -- and I get an error: Can't open file Everything else is working great -- I did try the facebook app to see if would function since the app

Re: [slim] Queen App Error - Can't Open File

2009-09-30 Thread kdf
yes. The Queen app needs the plugin with squeezebox server in order to play the urls. This plugin is not in 7.4.0, but instead in 7.4.1 (either in nightly builds (or soon to be) or subversion checkouts. -kdf On 2009-09-30, at 9:08 PM, GoCubs72 wrote: So I have 7.4 and so far so

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Server 7.4 for Qnap NAS not found.

2009-09-30 Thread musikkman
ohoi;463394 Wrote: When I try to download the new 7.4 version for my Qnap NAS ( perl) I get the massage 'NOT FOUND'. What is wrong? All other version are present. I have the same problem... -- musikkman

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.2 for iPhone now on the AppStore

2009-09-30 Thread nolan
That's a coincidence, I just updated and picked it up. Will try if out properly later but love the new icon, looks much better on my home page :) -- nolan nolan's Profile:

Re: [slim] Firmware v130 issues with SB3

2009-09-30 Thread sweller
Thanks Millwood! I checked the remote settings and both slim devices remote and JVC remote were checked, unchecking then reselecting the SD remote cured the remote issue. After that the player didn't seem to respond to screen saver settings, although even scrolling through the player information

Re: [slim] Logitech is messing up Squeezebox

2009-09-30 Thread rh2600
pski;463999 Wrote: Thanks for your input, Junior Member. Maybe you're made-up. When we see you helping, we will know you belong here. Pski It was a grumpy start to my day, granted, but I promise, I'm not made up. I was off the mark with the domain complaint. I still stand by the 'apps'

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