Re: [slim] Different skins based on incoming client IP address?

2008-05-21 Thread Marc Sherman
apb wrote: Fletch;303945 Wrote: Um, did you try that? ;) Nope 8-). I only had a little time to play around with it yesterday. So is that known to work? No, it's not known to work. That's why everyone keeps suggesting that you just try it. Because we like wasting your time. - Marc

Re: [slim] best stand-alone seakers to connect a SB3 to?

2008-04-12 Thread Marc Sherman
y360 wrote: A contrarian view: Logitech r-20 is best value for money. Small footprint. Nice sound, front on/off button, headphone socket volume knob. Perfect for a bedside system. The Audioengines are way overpriced. The A2 doesn't even have a front volume control. Can't let that stand.

Re: [slim] Can classic SB be used with Duet controller?

2008-04-11 Thread Marc Sherman
BlueWaves wrote: So...Like the title says: Is there a way to use the classic Squeezebox (the one with the nice large display) with the SB Duet's remote controller? As others have said, they work together just fine. What you can't do currently, is _buy_ them together. The controller is

Re: [slim] SC7 library logic tags wiki entry project needed!

2008-04-08 Thread Marc Sherman
radish wrote: I understand that. I just thought you wanted someone to create a page for you to put this content on... it seemed to me like the page I linked to would be a good location. Just add your charts to that page. If you're looking for help actually creating the flow charts, well

Re: [slim] Looking for 1x 3.5mm F to 2xRCA M cable in UK

2008-03-15 Thread Marc Sherman
max.spicer wrote: I'm looking for a few 3.5mm female to RCA male cables in the UK. One like this - http://www.trianglecables.com/255-036.html. I just wondered if anyone could recommend a good online supplier in the UK. The site I've linked to does ship to the UK, but it seems a bit daft to

Re: [slim] Looking for 1x 3.5mm F to 2xRCA M cable in UK

2008-03-15 Thread Marc Sherman
Marc Sherman wrote: Let me guess. R20? I've been looking for the same thing for my kids' rooms. ... in Canada, specifically. Anyone know? - Marc ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo

Re: [slim] Thanks Slim Devices / Logitech!

2008-03-14 Thread Marc Sherman
MrSinatra wrote: they aren't mutually exclusive. They are, when you consider that SD has a very serialized product dev cycle. I would much rather have them spend their time designing something I'd like to buy, because they've got a great track record with that. - Marc

Re: [slim] jive sounds

2008-03-14 Thread Marc Sherman
kdf wrote: rm /usr/share/jive/applets/DefaultSkin/sounds/shutdown.wav rm /usr/share/jive/jive/splash.wav Uh, just to be safe, shouldn't that be: mv /usr/share/jive/applets/DefaultSkin/sounds/shutdown.wav /usr/share/jive/applets/DefaultSkin/sounds/shutdown.wav.disabled mv

Re: [slim] jive sounds

2008-03-14 Thread Marc Sherman
bklaas wrote: interestingly, that's not really necessary (well, interesting to me, I'm weird that way). Jive/SBC uses an overlay filesystem, which means that you can't really do harm to the underlying base code. If you ever screw things up in what seems like an irreparable way, just power it

Re: [slim] Duet and high bitrate AAC

2008-03-09 Thread Marc Sherman
perski wrote: Received my duet. Very nice :-) However, high bitrate AAC files don't seem to be playing smoothly. VERY jittery. Bit of a bummer since I can't listen to any of my iTunes Plus songs. It doesn't seem to be a network problem since Apple Lossless and high bitrate mp3 (320 kbps) are

Re: [slim] Why is SlimServer so slow?

2008-03-09 Thread Marc Sherman
DanielTheGreat wrote: On my music server I have about 15,000 flac files. I also have a few hundred playlists, one in particular (all-nDTS.m3u) that contains the paths of most of my non-DTS tracks (about 14,000) - I can't include my DTS files because SlimServer corrupts them when replay gain

Re: [slim] Got my duet, having trouble

2008-03-07 Thread Marc Sherman
m1cross wrote: Thanks to all the replies... i think i got now. i can listen to computer, home stereo @ same time. i 'sync'd everything, and i LOVE this duet!!! I can't wait to sit on the deck this summer or at the pool bar and be able to change stations, volume, sources, etc... without

Re: [slim] Announcement: SqueezeCenter 7.0

2008-03-04 Thread Marc Sherman
Mitch Harding wrote: Hmmm. On my system it's not reporting there are any newer versions in the stable tree. I've got the following line in my sources list: deb http://debian.slimdevices.com stable main I currently have version 7.0-17737 from late last week. I thought there had been some

Re: [slim] Announcement: SqueezeCenter 7.0

2008-03-04 Thread Marc Sherman
Ben Sandee wrote: On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Mitch Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have voted for this bug. Seems it would solve the problem nicely. I don't think it will fix it retroactively, but certainly for future releases. I voted for it as well. Yeah, the only way to fix

Re: [slim] Firmware upgrade problems

2008-03-03 Thread Marc Sherman
Phil Leigh wrote: I understand in general terms why some people feel uncomfortable with non-GA software, but in this case you really need to make an exception. This code is rock solid... IMHO it has LESS bugs than the current GA code. Sure, but one new bug that you don't know about yet is

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-03-02 Thread Marc Sherman
mvalera wrote: Please see my announcement at the top of each forum for details on the delay. I'll post the manual as soon as I get a final one. Hey, Mike, please remember that some of us read this as a mailing list. Forum announcements don't get gated to the mailing list. Posting a

Re: [slim] Duet ETA?

2008-03-02 Thread Marc Sherman
JimC wrote: Actually, everyone who preordered gets *free* shipping, upgraded to Next Day (or Worldwide Express). We are really sorry about the delay and figured we would pick up the tab for shipping AND upgrade it, as well. What, no pony? :) - Marc

Re: [slim] An Idea For AV Recievers

2008-02-28 Thread Marc Sherman
Ben Sandee wrote: The funny thing is, which video output would they choose? Composite? God no. Component? Eek, *three* extra ports. DVI? HDMI? The truth is they would need *all* of them. It ceases to be a simple change at that point. If you go that far, you might as well turn it into

Re: [slim] Squeezebox €169 = bargain?

2008-02-23 Thread Marc Sherman
Robin Bowes wrote: There is a new product on the verge of being released: the Duet, consisting of the Squeezebox Receiver and the Squeezebox Controller. However, this does *not* replace the Squeezebox Classic as I believe it is now known. The seems like a bargain price. The shop must

Re: [slim] 24/96

2008-02-15 Thread Marc Sherman
Shakey wrote: Why doesn't Logitech develope a product, other than the Transporter for those of us that want 24/96 capability without having to buy the Transporter? Because they've already developed one, called the Transporter, and you haven't bought it. Why should they develop a second? -

Re: [slim] Duet vs Sonos

2008-02-08 Thread Marc Sherman
SuperQ wrote: I will disagree on the Not open source statement. The software source is open, but it's not Free Software as the FSF defines it. There are many examples of Open Source applications that require payment, don't allow modification, etc. (A number of PHP apps for example).

Re: [slim] Commercial Squeezebox Sighting

2008-02-08 Thread Marc Sherman
jfalk wrote: For the first time, I saw a squeezebox out front controlling the music in a bar -- in my case, Haru Times Square here in NY. Does anyone else see a lot of squeezeboxes powering public music collections in bars and restaurants? It would seem to be so obvious compared to what most

Re: [slim] Australians being screwed on price??

2008-02-06 Thread Marc Sherman
Mike-B wrote: The primary issue is whether or not Australia is being gouged on the price. The answer is obviously yes. Furthermore, with the Transporter not being available on the Logitech site for AUS customers one can only assume that Australian customers are not a high priority. A shame,

Re: [slim] Australians being screwed on price??

2008-02-06 Thread Marc Sherman
Mike-B wrote: I couldn't disagree more. This forum has many different areas and I believe we are in the General Discussion (Kitchen Sink even) forum. It seems to me that it would be far more likely - and satisfactory in terms of finding others that do or don't share your view - for a group

Re: [slim] Great news! I finally bought an amp ! No poll.. ;-)

2008-02-04 Thread Marc Sherman
Phil Leigh wrote: See the thing is...you wouldn't need that EQ if it wasn't for those Bose's (runs and hides behind sofa...aargh it's full of amp and subwooofer!) At least his stereo is safe from Daleks... - Marc ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-31 Thread Marc Sherman
Martin_z wrote: Thanks for that rapid response. A bit puzzled about the SqueezeCentre 7 - if Squeezebox Duet is just about to be released, and it only works with SC 7, I would have sort of expected a formal release of SC 7 by now If I recall correctly, SS6 was still getting last minute

Re: [slim] Rumor: Microsoft to buy Logitech?!

2008-01-18 Thread Marc Sherman
radish wrote: What are they going to do, add support for Zune DRM? Great! Lot's of people have been asking for that - maybe they could do PlaysForSure while they're at it. It's not like they can magically add DRM to mp3/flac/ogg. The nightmare scenarios is that they add Zune/PFS drm

Re: [slim] Release 7.0 advantages? and when?

2008-01-16 Thread Marc Sherman
Diana Artemis wrote: snarlydwarf wrote: With debian, yes, you should do an uninstall and then an install because the package name changed. Thanks for this. Of course, on Debian 'uninstall' is not so simple. Just doing aptitude remove slimserver will leave the configuration files; is

Re: [slim] Universal remote and Squeezebox

2008-01-16 Thread Marc Sherman
radish wrote: I personally think it will go two ways. My belief (and it's only that!) is that we'll get basic IR functionality from the controller pretty quickly, probably an offshoot from the exisiting IR Blaster SC plugin. I also believe that at some point (could be quite a while) Logitech

Re: [slim] DLNA Compliance?

2008-01-15 Thread Marc Sherman
livelock wrote: ps. Not everone wants to have a powerful enough dedicated server running SC. Not everyone wants to buy the squeezebox, then. - Marc ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Marc Sherman
dean wrote: Squeezebox Receiver, topless. Oh, baby! I find your ideas about J1, J5, J8, J9 and J11 intriguing, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. Any hints? SW2 is also interesting, although the big RESET next to it makes its intended purpose pretty clear. - Marc

Re: [slim] Rumor: Microsoft to buy Logitech?!

2008-01-14 Thread Marc Sherman
mflint wrote: If Microslop were to buy Logitech, then so be it. Yes, we might lose some of the cool-factor, but so what? The source is open, so someone will fork it. And when it forks, the only thing lost is incremental improvements to firmware. Which ain't that much of a loss, considering

Re: [slim] Rumor: Microsoft to buy Logitech?!

2008-01-14 Thread Marc Sherman
seanadams wrote: No, all the server code and included libraries are GPL or GPL-compatible. A few of the other files that it comes with are not - those are the graphics and the firmware binaries that are served up to SB or browser clients. It is trivial to remove/replace those and still have

Re: [slim] Uh Oh

2008-01-10 Thread Marc Sherman
Michael Herger wrote: Has Microsoft every acquired a company where the acquisition was a success? I think they neither developped Excel from scratch nor SQL server. SQL server wasn't a corporate acquisition; rather, it was a licensing deal with Sybase (who are still around, and still

Re: [slim] The 'Duet' is here

2008-01-07 Thread Marc Sherman
Pat Farrell wrote: MelonMonkey wrote: Now how about a discount for loyal forum participants? :) Isn't this the same as asking for a pony? Hey, it's worked for me in the past... - Marc ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] The 'Duet' is here

2008-01-06 Thread Marc Sherman
erland wrote: So just to get this out of the way once for all. Let's say I'm going to get a new SqueezeBox device, screen or not doesn't matter, and it will be connected with analogue cables to the amplifier. If I'm looking for the best audio quality, but isn't ready to pay for a

Re: [slim] The 'Duet' is here

2008-01-06 Thread Marc Sherman
JimC wrote: SB3 is still available and works a treat. If you don't feel that Duet is worth it, you can still use the SB3 with the infrared remote or with a Nokia 770/800, iPhone, etc. Duet is an extension to the product family, providing in-hand control of all the SB/TP products in your

Re: [slim] SB4: The 'Duet' is here

2008-01-05 Thread Marc Sherman
mkozlows wrote: I dunno. Maybe if I decide to build a good bedside headphone system it'd be useful, but otherwise it's actually less useful than an SB2/3. I wonder if Logitech is going to keep the current model around? I suspect that the fact that they're calling it Duet and not 4 is

Re: [slim] Gap of a few seconds in FLAC music playback on my SB1

2008-01-04 Thread Marc Sherman
norderney wrote: I managed to get hold of a 10m CAT5 cable and I connected it from my Router into the back of my SB1. I then went into SB1 setup and selected the option Connect to an Ethernet Network. I then completed the rest of the setup procedure. Then I played a FLAC music track, which

Re: [slim] Gap of a few seconds in FLAC music playback on my SB1

2008-01-03 Thread Marc Sherman
norderney wrote: You asked Only a week ago you noticed this problem? What changed a week ago? That's my problem - Nothing has changed over the past couple of weeks, as far as I am aware. I don't even think Microsoft have done one of their many Windows Vista upgrades!!! I'll bet that

Re: [slim] Gap of a few seconds in FLAC music playback on my SB1

2008-01-03 Thread Marc Sherman
norderney wrote: Yes but would that affect the playback of FLAC music files ONLY? Remember I can play MP3 files ok and I can access internet via wireless all without any problems. Also FLAC files do play ok if I do not use the Slimserver web browser. FLAC music files play fine even when I

Re: [slim] Power Switch II plugin seems to have smoked two of my headphone/ir outs

2007-12-19 Thread Marc Sherman
2eleven wrote: Thanks Felix - you're right - removing the plugin, restarting SC, and power cycling the SB did the trick - the headphone output is back. So then I went ahead and reinstalled the plugin, enabled it in SC, ~and~ enabled it in the player interface (the step I had missed previously)

Re: [slim] Power Switch II plugin seems to have smoked two of my headphone/ir outs

2007-12-19 Thread Marc Sherman
Charlie Mac Prabs wrote: Hello, Personally, I used a solid state relay like this (MP240D4) http://www.opto22.com/site/pr_details.aspx?item=MP240D4qs=100610121053,,,5,8; The minimum signal voltage is 3 volts (SB3 3.3 volts) He has an internal resistance of 1000 ohms therefore nothing to

Re: [slim] Power Switch II plugin seems to have smoked two of my headphone/ir outs

2007-12-19 Thread Marc Sherman
2eleven wrote: I have one of these though, and it works perfectly (despite it's trigger voltage being rated at 5-30): http://www.xantech.com/products/controllers_switchers/ac1.htm How much was that, and where did you buy it? That website doesn't seem to have any details about where to buy

Re: [slim] Power Switch II plugin seems to have smoked two of my headphone/ir outs

2007-12-19 Thread Marc Sherman
Charlie Mac Prabs wrote: Hello, You will find attached the Schema used for PowerSwitchII. - The solid state relay cut directly feed 220 Volts of the amplifier - No external power needed - The minimum signal voltage is 3 volts (for MP240D4 or MP120D4) - 2.3 mA power consumption (with MP240D4)

Re: [slim] Uk Remote

2007-12-10 Thread Marc Sherman
TurnipMan wrote: Does that mean I have to go back to the mother-in-law for another? My wife is suggesting that the remotes should have been drop tested and be made to survive successive five foot drops onto a wooden floor. My kitchen remote has survived multiple 5' drops to a tile floor,

Re: [slim] please help to solve my SB-3 homeplug problem

2007-12-05 Thread Marc Sherman
DrNic wrote: I'm just tetchy thanks to the 1 week old new arrival at home that won't sleep - any suggestions for that?! :) SQLPlaylist to the rescue! -- PlaylistName:Sleep with Lullabies -- PlaylistGroups: -- PlaylistOption Unlimited:1 -- PlaylistStartAction1:cli:mixer volume 50 --

Re: [slim] reload Transporter firmware? how?

2007-12-01 Thread Marc Sherman
jaysung wrote: Hello, just a question... I am perfectly satisfied with ss 6.5.4 and since it needs a bit of work to port sc7.0 to the Thecus N5200 I wonder how and if I can use the latest firmware for Tp with ss 6.5.4 since it is supposed to solve some problems. Firmware versions are tied to

Re: [slim] UK Transporter for a bargain price ... 2 good 2 be true ?

2007-11-26 Thread Marc Sherman
westiebj wrote: http://www.datakits.co.uk/store/slim-devices-transporter-black-wireless-network-music-streamer-p-4594.html Here's another link for you: http://www.google.ca/search?q=datakits%20uk%20consumer%20complaint - Marc ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] new Led Zeppelin remasters and compression in general

2007-11-23 Thread Marc Sherman
cliveb wrote: I suspect there's some kind of auto-catalytic network in operation here. Producers ask for things to be loud, so mastering engineers oblige. Radio listeners like what they hear, so they buy the CDs. Mastering engineers notice that compressed stuff is what people seem to want, so

Re: [slim] New SB3 user, why does Airport Express sounds better?

2007-11-22 Thread Marc Sherman
dcote wrote: is there a difference between the headphone jack and the RCA (cinch) connectors? i find there is a tremendous one - on my equipment the RCA connectors definitely sound more powerful and fuller. but apparently (according to other users) this differs depending on your audio

Re: [slim] New SB3 user, why does Airport Express sounds better?

2007-11-22 Thread Marc Sherman
minstrel wrote: Thanks again for everyone's input. It's a keeper. One day I'll get a proper DAC, but this will have to do for now with a baby on the way. You might be surprised to discover that you already own a proper DAC -- the DAC in the sb3 is rather impressive. - Marc

[slim] [semi-OT] Advice about wireless problems

2007-11-21 Thread Marc Sherman
This isn't specifically a Squeezebox question, but there are a lot of people here who are very knowledgeable when it comes to 802.11, so I was hoping to tap into the group mind here for some advice. I recently moved my server and router to another room in my basement, and my wireless reception

Re: [slim] [semi-OT] Advice about wireless problems

2007-11-21 Thread Marc Sherman
Mark Lanctot wrote: Yes, the rack is possibly interfering with the signal, but probably your biggest problem is you have the router in the worst possible location. I've always been told routers/APs need elevation, and I have mine about as high in my residence as I can, no reception problems

Re: [slim] Future - no future!?

2007-11-20 Thread Marc Sherman
morris_minor wrote: Us folks who've embraced the SB3 know what a quality device it is. But if you aren't too computer savvy, setting it up may be a problem. I wonder how many SB3s will be returned by customers who haven't persevered (or just couldn't be bothered) to get in running. It's not

Re: [slim] Unable to play any playlists through Squeezebox/Slimserver 6.5.4

2007-11-20 Thread Marc Sherman
gregious wrote: This started happening to me today as well. And it's happening with playlists I actually created using slimserver that I've had for months. All my playlists are empty. Hello slimsupport? Issue with the new version? This isn't slimsupport. This is slimusercommunity. You need to

Re: [slim] Each new version of slimserver seems worse...

2007-11-20 Thread Marc Sherman
gdg wrote: Now I can't even delete a playlist. This is just bull. What is the problem with this company? Slimserver started as a barely functional way to organize one's music and it's getting worse every time a new version comes out. How is it possible that one can't delete and artist or

Re: [slim] Replacement remote control

2007-11-19 Thread Marc Sherman
bLanark wrote: I took the injured remote apart tonight, and the soldered connections to the infra-red LED had come loose. A quick application of a hot iron, and the control worked fine. The case is a little different, as although I was careful when prising it apart, the gap/join along the

Re: [slim] duplicate albums when id3 tags are correct; directory issue?

2007-11-15 Thread Marc Sherman
Squid wrote: First of all I wonder why you would want to put tracks from 1 album into multiple directories. Sounds like a very weird way of structuring your tracks. When I rip CDs with bonus tracks, I put the bonus tracks in a subdir named Bonus. That way they're available, but they don't

Re: [slim] 5.8 GHz cordless phone interrupts internet radio

2007-11-12 Thread Marc Sherman
Jay_S wrote: It does the same thing with my wired connections. I'm going to try taking my wifi router out of the chain. So far, Panasonic's support sucks! But that's just because they're closed right now and I can't complain to anyone. Do you have DSL? Did you remember to plug the phone

Re: [slim] squeezebox lcd problem

2007-11-01 Thread Marc Sherman
mdzak wrote: I am a happy owner of a squeezebox attached to a denon stereo amplifier. recently i start having a weared problem. after playing the device for a while part of the lcd lines just shuts off, dissapear ...if like some one took an eraser and erase is longitudinaly. each time i have

Re: [slim] losing WiFi password

2007-10-26 Thread Marc Sherman
radish wrote: The password is stored in the players' flash memory which is wiped during the firmware upgrade. It's not really intended that you switch firmware on such a frequent basis - is there a reason you are running different server versions? Firmware is only wiped on downgrades, not on

Re: [slim] InfraRed Device Code

2007-10-22 Thread Marc Sherman
slim_maikel wrote: Thanks a lot, that looks promising. I'll give it a go. There's a debug setting (D_IR, I think, but I'm not certain) that will log the raw codes for every remote press. You can set that, then press every button on your bose remote, and use that data to write your own bose.ir

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-07 Thread Marc Sherman
trecital wrote: It's one thing to have bought faulty goods. Not necessarily the retailers fault. But then, when they fail to respond promptly to resolve the problem, I think anyone is justified in losing confidence and exercising their legal rights. It's people who fail to take action when

Re: [slim] Artist sorting works like crap

2007-10-05 Thread Marc Sherman
stevekdavis wrote: Listed under C not A. I have a few (less than 10 out of about 900 artists that do this). I've looked at the tags in these artists and even re-written them but they still come up in the wrong place. Another example in my list is sheryl crow, listed under C. Just now

Re: [slim] Buy SB3 or wait?

2007-09-12 Thread Marc Sherman
kdf wrote: Sike;226794 Wrote: I know i am a sucker for shiny functional tech gear, but if someone could just throw me a bone here and tell me if something shinier is coming out.. ;) You'll never get much in that department. SD/Logitech won't comment on future hardware plans. True, but

Re: [slim] added second Squeezebox...problems

2007-09-10 Thread Marc Sherman
jsunandmax wrote: UPDATE: i just verified they DO have the same MAC address! different IPs but same MAC. can anyone tell me how to manually change that, so they are different? (which i assume they should be?) thanks in advance! Do the physical labels on the back of the SBs show the same

Re: [slim] Interface and Operation: A Dog's Breakfast (Rant)

2007-09-02 Thread Marc Sherman
erland wrote: IMO the problem isn't the open source model, the problem is that there needs to be a single person/group that decides how all users wants it to work. As you have already said, the current SlimServer tries to make everyone happy, the result is that it makes some advanced

Re: [slim] Hardware version question

2007-08-16 Thread Marc Sherman
Pat Farrell wrote: Aynsley Blake wrote: Am I right in thinking that a silver SB must be a version 2? Or were the different colours introduced into the SB1? There were colors on the SB1. Custom sprayed by some autobody dude. The wayback machine knows all:

Re: [slim] Still possible to buy SlimDevices (not Logitech) SB3 in UK?

2007-08-10 Thread Marc Sherman
flashgordon wrote: I'm the OP. I ordered mine from Datakits using a credit card, on 03.08.07 and it arrived 07.08.07, no problems at all. It has the SlimDevices name on the unit, but the remote control is a Logitech one. Very pleased. You seem to be the only one. From a quick google

Re: [slim] Logitech being absolutely OTT ?!

2007-08-04 Thread Marc Sherman
erland wrote: The reason for the SqueezeBox increase is probably because Logitech feels like they have higher distribution costs to ship the product from US to Europe than what for example Komplett.se have. This feels a bit strange to me, but if you look at some other Logitech products, you

Re: [slim] Interest in developing a low complixity SS

2007-08-01 Thread Marc Sherman
MrSinatra wrote: i'm sorry, but to me, having a device that needs me to run stuff on my computer is old school. yes, SN is a good workaround, for everything EXCEPT your own local music. (SN basically emulates the fat device i am talking about, but doesn't do your local tunes AND requires

Re: [slim] Interest in developing a low complixity SS

2007-08-01 Thread Marc Sherman
snarlydwarf wrote: . Higher cost for many people (ie, my server is also my router, file server and web server). Exactly. It was the fact that the SD model fit in so nicely with my existing home server infrastructure that attracted me to the squeezebox in the first place. I already had all of my

Re: [slim] Problems Connecting to SlimServer

2007-08-01 Thread Marc Sherman
mwoodroof wrote: Then when I go through the next stage, trying the auto DHCP setup, it fails to connect and I get a 169 IP address. I think this means that I need to use a static IP address (same as I was doing on my last router). Does your router run a DHCP server? If not, then you'll have

Re: [slim] Harmony remotes

2007-07-26 Thread Marc Sherman
Rick B. wrote: SteveEast;217277 Wrote: The ancient 659 is still available too. Same MSRP as the 555. I've used one for a couple of years now and it's a great remote. I especially like the hard buttons for Music, TV and Movies which pretty much cover my needs. Steve. I still use the 659,

Re: [slim] Squeezebox hangs after a while - help!!!

2007-07-26 Thread Marc Sherman
aw4 wrote: I have the same problem with my Transporter. It is driving me mad. I had to unplug the Transporter twice last night. I've been trying to fix this for the last few months, but the problem always returns. Someone needs to take ownership for this issue This is a user community;

Re: [slim] No wireless after Firmware-update

2007-07-23 Thread Marc Sherman
Furry wrote: I've found that when I change from the SlimServer running on my laptop (v6.5.3) to that running on my QNAP (v6.5.1), the SB3 firmware gets downgraded from 81 to 72. The SB3 then needs me to take it through the full wireless setup, including telling it its in Europe and

Re: [slim] Difference model SB USA and Model Europe?

2007-07-14 Thread Marc Sherman
Pandora's Box wrote: thanks for replying you all. I wanted to by from a US resellar (or reseller?). But he is offering one for the US-market. I wanted to buy it some cheaper then in the netherlands. ;-)) The only difference is the wall wart. You can easily find a compatible wall wart

Re: [slim] New (Logitech) Squeezebox

2007-07-12 Thread Marc Sherman
tomjtx wrote: I do have the original box and the price just went to 2,000 You are bidding on a Slim Devices branded Squeezebox box. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/11/19/ceci_nest_pas_une_xbox/ :) - Marc ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Boombox

2007-07-06 Thread Marc Sherman
mvalera wrote: Basically anywhere they don't have a real stereo setup. I live in SF, and every time I go to a party here I see them. I was just at a BBQ last weekend with an iPod and (coincidentally) Logitech mm28 iPod speakers. I would definitely buy an SB Boombox. I threw my first big

Re: [slim] Squeezebox or Squeezebox2

2007-06-28 Thread Marc Sherman
JJZolx wrote: seanadams;211396 Wrote: If I had to go from only those pictures, I'd guess SB2 because I think I can make out the shape of the 320x32 VFD glass near the IR sensor. Also, it's silver and I think we only did SB2s in that color. I have an SB1 in 'silver', although it's a bit

Re: [slim] Remote codes?

2007-06-26 Thread Marc Sherman
jdryyz wrote: Sean, I was only asking where the info on the remote using JVC codes is mentioned in writing, not that I required additional documentation. This is just to satisfy my curiosity, mind you. You've already answered the important question. I will be able to act on it right away. You

Re: [slim] Why I want a stand-alone, slim, Slim Server!

2007-06-25 Thread Marc Sherman
nicketynick wrote: Sorry, what I meant was 'more complicated to use' than a router. Certainly the box needs more processing power, more memory, USB input. But only a dedicated (to slimserver) user interface, and no easy access to an OS for amateurs like me to screw up! I keep bricking my

Re: [slim] Auto Browse Artist

2007-06-21 Thread Marc Sherman
davep wrote: Simple. Go into player settings and select the 'Menu' item. In the page that opens you can select and deselect individual items to be shown and the order in which they appear. You could add 'Artists' and then move this up to the top of your menu list so that it will come up as

[slim] SB3 Remote too sensitive?

2007-06-20 Thread Marc Sherman
I just got a new SB3 (white sale model), and I'm finding the remote a lot more sensitive than the old SB1 remote was. I'm frequently hitting double-clicks when I try to press a button only once. It's definitely the remote -- when I use my sb1 remote with the new sb3, it doesn't happen. Have

Re: [slim] New (Logitech) Squeezebox

2007-06-11 Thread Marc Sherman
JimC wrote: Actually, the warranty is 2 years. The text on the website was incorrect and we're in the process of correcting that. If you look at the limited warranty info in the manual, you'll find it correctly stated at 2 years. When was that updated to 2 years (from the original 1

Re: [slim] June 1st

2007-06-04 Thread Marc Sherman
GoCubs wrote: nicketynick;206699 Wrote: I'm thinking the same thing. Pins needles. I say give it at least a month to get people out of the 30 day window and I'm sure whatever is on the horizon will require SlimServer 7.0 which is far from ready. What am I missing here? What happened

Re: [slim] Pros/cons of unplugging my SB3?

2007-06-04 Thread Marc Sherman
MelonMonkey wrote: Wow, shortening the life of the product versus shortening the life of the planet... Which will I choose. Don't be a tool. Turn off crap you're not using. It's not quite so simple. Reducing the lifespan of the device means that you have to replace it more often, and

Re: [slim] No more nightly builds for 6.5.3?

2007-06-02 Thread Marc Sherman
andyg wrote: The build doesn't include any time stamps, so it's possible the md5sum wouldn't change if there were no checkins. Let me know if tonight's works for you. Yup, that seems to have done the trick. So this is actually a feature (the md5sum only changes when there's a substantive

[slim] No more nightly builds for 6.5.3?

2007-06-01 Thread Marc Sherman
Is 6.5.3 not being built nightly any more? I don't see any new debian releases being posted in the testing dist. Thanks, - Marc ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] No more nightly builds for 6.5.3?

2007-06-01 Thread Marc Sherman
andyg wrote: Nightly builds look fine, and the deb should be updated every night. Hrm. Yeah, the repository does have a current date stamp. However, it looks like the deb's md5sum hasn't changed since the 25th. Does the build not include any current time stamping at all? If so, that might

Re: [slim] Last.fm purchased by CBS

2007-05-30 Thread Marc Sherman
nathanroberts1 wrote: Good for them. I'm not at all interested in MySpace and the like, but last.fm is superb. They deserve success, and I'm sure that if the present team stays in control they won't allow it to become a compromised corporate tool. Yeah, until they go and change the logo. :)

Re: [slim] Quality of Slimserver

2007-05-24 Thread Marc Sherman
Pale Blue Ego wrote: My expectations are the same as those of the people complaining the loudest. The difference is, I'm not having any of the problems they are. I've been using slimserver for 5 years and it just works. I used to stay several months behind the current release, just to be

Re: [slim] Duplicate Albums

2007-05-10 Thread Marc Sherman
shermoid wrote: thank you very much for this usefil info and the suggestion! i use a linux system, and wonder if any of these programs you're referring to have linux version. i do not own ANYTHING that comes from microsoft. :) There are plenty of linux tools that can move/rename mp3

Re: [slim] Duplicate Albums

2007-05-10 Thread Marc Sherman
shermoid wrote: well, while i appreciate what you're saying, any company that's destined to stay in business will do exactly that - they will work on legacy products if a customer demands it. how do i know? i'm a software engineer. i have re-worked decades old code upon demand, because

Re: [slim] Duplicate Albums

2007-05-10 Thread Marc Sherman
shermoid wrote: * you can fix your own 1.0.13 kernel, as you have full access to the sourcec code. do i have full access to slimdevices source code? You're kidding, right? The problems you're having don't have anything to do with the closed-source firmware. Feel free to fix the problem in

Re: [slim] Duplicate Albums

2007-05-10 Thread Marc Sherman
shermoid wrote: if i had access to slimdevices' code, i'd fix the problem in my old 6.2.1 version myself! but, i do not have such access, and must ask slimdevices to make the change for me. i'm sure the actual problem (in pseudocode) is to change a line that looks like this: Seriously, are

Re: [slim] Songs found through Search but not through Browse

2007-05-09 Thread Marc Sherman
strindberg wrote: When I then (quite politely, IMHO) complained about this lack of response in these forums, which supposedly is the main way of providing support to users, I was met with insults by a senior member. You're mistaken about that. This is not [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a _user_

Re: [slim] Attention Aussies and Brits!

2007-04-29 Thread Marc Sherman
bukharin wrote: For anyone who's interested, I've changed all of the English text in strings.txt to Australian English. This means that favorites becomes favourites, etc. It's nice to have everything look correct! Ahem. First of all, your subject is missing some subjects (of the Queen, that

Re: [slim] Any New Squeezebox coming soon?

2007-04-29 Thread Marc Sherman
amcluesent wrote: I'm thinking SqueezePod, like an SB3 with an iPod dock, so you can navigate the iPod contents and see it on the SB display and playout on the SB SPDIF and analog connection. And SqueezeShow, with an HDMI output able to do video up to 1080p with support for divx codecs.

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