Re: [slim] Seeking advice on multi-room systems for non-techies

2020-06-01 Thread garym
Yatsushiro wrote: > There is no need to do this. A good, solid installation on good, solid > reliable hardware will run for years w/o input. Why do you update every > week? There are plenty of users running LMS 7.X and PCP <5 without a > problem, just enjoying the music... agree, I setup an

Re: [slim] Seeking advice on multi-room systems for non-techies

2020-06-01 Thread bpa
RobbH wrote: > This is what I was hoping to hear. Still interested in hearing others' > thoughts on this. > > Why do I update every week? Because I can! The main reason for updates is use of external services such as playing streaming services or internet radio - these external systems change

Re: [slim] Seeking advice on multi-room systems for non-techies

2020-06-01 Thread Paul Webster
Do they have music / audio files stored locally on networked computer(s)? Is their main intention to listen to internet radio? Do they want to pay for an internet music service without adverts? (If yes - any preferences for which one?) Are they OK to control things using mobile

Re: [slim] Seeking advice on multi-room systems for non-techies

2020-06-01 Thread RobbH
Yatsushiro wrote: > There is no need to do this. A good, solid installation on good, solid > reliable hardware will run for years w/o input. Why do you update every > week? There are plenty of users running LMS 7.X and PCP <5 without a > problem, just enjoying the music... This is what I was

Re: [slim] Seeking advice on multi-room systems for non-techies

2020-06-01 Thread Yatsushiro
RobbH wrote: > LMS would be a great way to achieve what they want. But I can't see > them happily running software updates at least every week, as I do. There is no need to do this. A good, solid installation on good, solid reliable hardware will run for years w/o input. Why do you update

[slim] Seeking advice on multi-room systems for non-techies

2020-06-01 Thread RobbH
The title sums up this post. I'm trying to assist some friends who have been without any form of music player at home, other than over-the-air radio and playing YouTube on a laptop (using built-in speakers). These are very intelligent, highly educated people. Both have advanced degrees in the