Re: [slim] Re-buffering

After all these years of wireless, I finally killed the beast of inconsistency. I bought a 50 foot ethernet cable online, drilled some holes in the floor, and routed the cable from the computer in the den all the way over to my now ancient SB2 in the family room. Viola! now flawless, never

[slim] Re-buffering

My SB2 had been working fine for months, now all the sudden it is re-buffering constantly. like its starved for BW. Any clues what might be wrong? Info: Logitech Media Server Version: 7.7.2 - r33893 @ Wed Mar 14 05:47:42 PDT 2012 Hostname: NetzDen-PC Server IP Address: 192.168.1.103 Server HTTP

Re: [slim] Re-buffering

well, I used the Wifi analyzer app in my cell phone and it has a spectrum analyzer type display. It claimed my channel was fairly free. There was a signal about 20dB down that would occasionally pop in the view, but that is all. I am on ch 4. Ch 1 looked completely open, so I changed the channel

Re: [slim] The next streaming music solution from Logitech

hard drive to my phone (anywhere in the world over WiFi or the cellualr network) -- even FLAC. Or with all your music in the cloud, you can do the saem thing with Apple or Android. The squeezebox guys need some new innovations! -- Zten

Re: [slim] The 7.6.x lingering issues thread

testing before release. Does that happen? It seems these gross library scanning issues would be caught by an even very modest amount of validation testing. So what is going to be done differently before the next release is deemed ready? -- Zten

[slim] 7.6.0 not working for me either

It was fine all week, then today I download some new music and did a rescan, and it all went to hell. So it looks like the nightly release fixes this? How do I find and install the nightly release? Please help the barbecue starts in 2 hours... -- Zten

Re: [slim] The 7.6.x lingering issues thread

Where do I go to get the nightly and how do I uninstall 7.6.0 and install the new nightly? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] 7.6.0 not working for me either

Thanks. I guess I don't need to do this. when I select clear libnrary and rescan everything it comes up with only like 700 songs. But then I tried Only rescan new or changed music it then found the other 6000 songs. Does this make any sense? Just in time for the barbie! -- Zten

Re: [slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

but I am running 7.5.0 and I can't seem to find the how I change the default playlist length? I understand settings, but then I have no tab for Performance. Where is the section on performance? -- Zten Zten's Profile

Re: [slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

got it. Thanks! -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80397 ___ discuss

[slim] The Coolest

and be so new and fresh! Awesome! -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76568

Re: [slim] Seriously p*****d off! (rant)

Ahhh. Glad I checked back. I hate doing these upgrades (I rememember lots of pain from years ago) so I think I'll wait to upgrade unitl the commercial version of 7.5 is available. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Seriously p*****d off! (rant)

Erland, Are you saying 7.4.1 is not ready for the SB Touch? Rob -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71431

[slim] Duet Controller or Nokia N770?

be a great plus. Any other reasons I should buy it? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44902

Re: [slim] Why is cover art so important?

reassemble the album sleeves to get different images to show in the windows. Zep has some of the BEST album art. So my next request will be to do VIDEO in album art so we can see the disc as it moves and changes the art. Just kidding :o) -- Zten

Re: [slim] Why is cover art so important?

of what brings back the memories -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43750

Re: [slim] New York Times Article on Digital Music

on the board is worth more than 3 bucks and hour... Maybe you don't have a reliable son looking for easy money, but I bet you can find one if you ask your friends and neighbors. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Looks like Blu-Ray has won

by summer and maybe even a $129 unit by Christmas... -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43609

Re: [slim] Looks like Blu-Ray has won

it NOW while you keep waiting for the future... :o) -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43609

[slim] Couple Quick Questions on the new Duet

have the N770? I could see going the route of just getting the Duet Reciever to save some money, but it appears Logitech has bundled the Recveiver with at least one Controller All comments appreciated! -- Zten Zten's

Re: [slim] Couple Quick Questions on the new Duet

snow -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41892 ___ discuss mailing

Re: [slim] Any word of SB4?

off all the photos from your last vacation (all the while the music keeps streaming...)Or better yet, show it all on the 52 LCD flat screeen TV next to the SB4. This is what I think they should be doing next SB4 -- Zten

Re: [slim] Any word of SB4?

I guess it may be approaching Apple TV, but unlike Apple TV, this would be GOOD! :o) -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] How are you running SlimServer/SqueezeCenter on Windows?

starts, then I right click on the SB icon and select start slimserver. Not sure if that answer's the question But now it sure seems like I would rather just have it start up automatically on boot up. How do I set it up that way? Also, no NAS and no iTunes. -- Zten

[slim] Quick Question

on the music-only drive. I guess I could just go and buy a new drive (320 GB or 500GB just keep dropping in price), but I'd like to just spill over onto the other drive and save the money for my new computer in a couple years. Can I do that? -- Zten

Re: [slim] Microwave ovens (revisited)

my neighbors on channels 1, 3, 6 (several folks on Ch 6), and 11. So, I changed my WLAN to channel 4. Seems to be a channel that no one near by uses and best of all, no more drop outs when my wife runs the microwave oven! -- Zten

Re: [slim] Nokia 770

, with my music reacting about 0.5 seconds after I click a button. I got it for $130 from Buy.com and have been happy (although not thrilled) I got it. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!

running SS in the Opera browser and I still have the same slow response. 10 to 15 seconds whne using the N770 skin. Any other ideas? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!

coverartpath|468 # href for album href albumhref|/browsedb.html?hierarchy=album,tracklevel=1album.id=139player=00%3A04%3A20%3A05%3Ace%3A8a -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!

except changing my Browser from IE (to some other kind) and downloading the Canola SW. Do I need the canola SW on the computer or on the N770? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin Question - Latency?

Well, the old laptop is using IE 6.0. Even running the 770 skin in IE that is on my desktop computer (IE7.0), where all the music resides, it is slow. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin Question - Latency?

Do not apologize! Your help is great. Your 770 skin is cool and I can't wait to use it on the N770 I should be getting any day now. I am running the 6.5.3 nightly (installed on July 2). I will try your other suggestions and let you know. Rob -- Zten

Re: [slim] SlimServer v6.5.2 Hangs on Install

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Re: [slim] Scan fails after upgrade to 6.5.2

Let me report there are also issues with McAfee Internet security see my other recent posts. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Nokia 770 Skin Question - Latency?

...). But when I set SS to the N770 Skin, it really seems to slow down. Taking 5 to 10 seconds before it will actually skip to the next song when comanded. Does this make sense? Is this the way it will work when I get the N770? Thanks for any responses. -- Zten

Re: [slim] SlimServer v6.5.2 Hangs on Install

I had a similar sounding issue. It was my McAfee Firewall. You have to COMPLETELY UNINSTALL the firewall. Then my 6.5.2 installation started working. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [slim] Library Scanning problems

of the uninstaller. Cannot uninstall. How can I uninstall SS? Rob -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36522

Re: [slim] Library Scanning problems

slimserver. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36522 ___ discuss mailing

[slim] Library Scanning problems

scan the library, it says I only have 24 albums by 8 artists. (used to have over 100 albums by 500 artist. It is like its assigned my music FOLDERS as album names. its quite bizarre. Anyone ever seen this? Any recommedations on what to do? -- Zten

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!

I just ordered one from Buy.com I'm sure I'll be back here pining you guys for help once it arrives! -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Fluorescent light bulb freaks out Squeezebox

they even have the same, comforting hues of incandescents and they turn on right away when you flick the switch. The mercury in them is mice nuts compared to the benefits. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http

Re: [slim] To upgrade or Not to upgrade, that is the question.

Thanks for the opinions. So I think since there appears to be no great thing I am missing, I'll just stay with what I have. The issue of having to re-boot everthing once every couple weeks is no big deal for me. -- Zten

[slim] To upgrade or Not to upgrade, that is the question.

in upgrading from all previous versions? I would go from 6.2.2 to 6.5.2. Has that ever been tried successfully? Is there anuything about an old SB2 that makes it incompatible with the latest SW? Should I just leave well enough alone? Thanks for your expert advice. -- Zten

[slim] Want to use laptop as a fancy remote control

I have all my music stored on my home desktop computer. I have an old laptop that really is not good for much, but I would like to use it as a fancy remote control. How do I do that? Both the laptop and my Squeezebox are on my home wireless network. -- Zten

Re: [slim] Want to use laptop as a fancy remote control

to see the desktop? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35453 ___ discuss

Re: [slim] Want to use laptop as a fancy remote control

That did it. Thanks, guys. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35453

Re: [slim] Not all is rosey in Squeeze Box land

! -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33630 ___ discuss mailing list discuss

[slim] Re: Tons of Problems with 6.5

to future SW versions unless there is some important new feature I want badly, and then it woill only be after the version is out for a few months and I have scoured this forum to see how many people have had problems with the new SW. -- Zten

[slim] Re: What do Playlists mean to you?

error that could accidentally delete or corrupt my playlist. So I am a happy camper now! -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Upgrading from 6.3.1 to 6.5.1

several other folks commenting on scanning issues. I'd just stay on 6.3.1 unless there is some specific fix or enhancement in 6.5.1 that you must have. Not JMO, I think it is the same opinion of at least a few others in the forum as well. -- Zten

[slim] Re: Upgrading from 6.3.1 to 6.5.1

Deanor, You can get old revision's of Slimserver at: http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/ -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Upgraded to 6.5 an hour ago

for over 12 hours now. There must be something wrong. Anyone have advice on what I should do? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Upgraded to 6.5 an hour ago

I was getting frustrated so I went back to 6.3.0. It is doing a rescan now. will post back on how things are going. Thanks again for the reply. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810

[slim] Re: Upgraded to 6.5 an hour ago

and all is well. I think I will just stay here and follow the if it ain't broke, don't fix it philosphy and NOT go to 6.5.0 -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread

[slim] Upgraded to 6.5 an hour ago

And the rescan of my library has been going ever since and is consuming 100% of my CPU power. Is this normal? How long will this take? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View

[slim] Re: Wireless or Ethernet Connection?

. I understand you've tried all this already, so I can't tell you what to try next. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

[slim] Re: Squeezebox is great- for bitheads

LHawes Wrote: Yeah - Bravo - Zten. It's so easy to read into a post that which was not intended. So why not read into each post the best of intentions? Well, why not? I don't know. Just human nature I guess. Its not a jab at anyone. Just an observation. I am an engineer (and manager

[slim] Re: Squeezebox is great- for bitheads

than my old CD player ever sounded. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25462

[slim] Re: Squeezebox is great- for bitheads

: I agree, but their current potential market is about 5% of the population. But Bflat bnever said it. It was Wunder who said it. Looks like we need to ream the Slim guys for making the forum work poorly. Oh well, the SqueezeBox ROCKS even if the forum has its pitfalls! ;o) -- Zten

[slim] Re: Squeezebox is great- for bitheads

done and will one day soon get very rich on a more idiot-proof SB, although I bet they are doing pretty well even now! :o) -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http

[slim] Re: Outdoor Speaker Recommendation

fathom39 Wrote: Yeah, this is what I had in mind. What brand were they? Thanks Zten! The brand is KLH. Model number C-180B. Check them out on Best Buy's website: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=categoryid=cat03051 Makes me think of Billy Joel. Don't waste your money

[slim] Re: A Silly Poll

? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22941 ___ discuss mailing list discuss

[slim] Re: What handheld to use as a remote?

. Thanks to EVDO speed, it is manageable. Wow, your using the cell phone over Verizon's EVDO network just to control your SB. Doesn't that cost alot of money??? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: SB3 runs warm, even when it is idle?

as a cucumber. Maybe that's why the audiophile guys want it in a big box, less heat means less thermal noise (kTB). :o) -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http

[slim] Re: Outdoor Speaker Recommendation

normally $129 for the pair, but they were on sale for $60 and you get a $20 gift card with purchase. So for $45 after tax I bought them. Best of all, I won't feel compelled to run outside and grab them when a storm comes. Although I might be nice and bring them in for the winter. -- Zten

[slim] Re: What handheld to use as a remote?

Well, Sprint is a lot cheaper than VZW. Unlimited data for my Q on VZW costs $45. Anyway, using EVDO data to control the SB seems excessive when you already have a FREE, HI SPEED wireless data setup in your home assuming you use a wireless SB. -- Zten

[slim] Re: New Slim Devices product K.R.O.N.O.S.

How does accuracy of SB network time compare to the accuracy of GPS time? If you own a CDMA cell phone on Sprint, Verzion, ALLTEL or US Cellular, it has CDMA network time which is derived from GPS. I set all my clocks to GPS time ;o) -- Zten

[slim] New Slim Devices product K.R.O.N.O.S.

on the message board, maybe now we really know what he thinks about them :o) -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23556

[slim] Re: A Silly Poll

% FEMALE and only 10% onw or rent their own dwelling -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22941

[slim] Re: Synchronization of Soft Squeeze 2.3 with Slim Server 6.2.2

and MP3, but soft squeeze still LEADS the Squeeze box by more than a second. Any other ideas? -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Synchronization of Soft Squeeze 2.3 with Slim Server 6.2.2

SqueezeBox by about a second. Is there any hope for me? P.S. No anger here. I just would love to be able to synch up Softsqueeze with SqueezeBox -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810

[slim] Re: 6.2.2. OK now! This is fun! NOT!

needs. IMHO. -- Zten Zten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1810 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23389 ___ discuss mailing