[slim] Accessing folders using XML skin

Prior to 6.1, I could use xml/browse.xml?dir= to access folders via the XML skin. This no longer works in 6.1, presumably because this now uses browsetree.html for folder access. I've tried xml/browsetree.xml, but this just returns HTML. Can anyone advise me how to retrieve folder information i

[slim] Re: Slim and iTunes

kdf Wrote: > Are you using iTunes integration? do you have the itunes update plugin? > -kdf > yes, I use iTunes integration, and no I don't think I have iTunes update plugin... Patrick -- PatrickBB ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevice

[slim] Re: French date on Slimp

mherger Wrote: > > > Slimserver uses your server's date setting. You don't say what OS > you're > using. But on Linux you could try to run "LANG=FR slimserver.pl..." > (add > this to the startup script). > > -- > > Michael > I use OSX 10.3.9 in French. The server is set to use French,

[slim] Re: Squeezebox installed in my bathroom wall.

Nice install and the write-up was very entertaining. I agree, the perspex window does sem at bit pervy, especially when viewed from the attic side. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when viewers come round if you ever sell ... A question; is your bath really 30 degrees off level, or is the second

RE: [slim] Re: Slim and iTunes

Patrick, It's probably the SlimServer iTunes library rescan being triggered - opening iTunes and any subsequent changes to the library will cause a rescan each time. What's your iTunes rescan interval set to? (The default of 60 seconds is usually too low) James

Re: [slim] Squeezebox installed in my bathroom wall.

- Original Message - From: "Allan Hise" > I have a few songs to add to your bathroom playlist. :) > Little Feat's "Wait 'Til the S*** Hits the Fan" comes immediately to mind... -:- dbls___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com h

[slim] Re: Slim and iTunes

Thanks James, it is set to 360 seconds. I will try to set it even higher as I do not need the server to be so fast to integrate the changes. Patrick -- PatrickBB ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/list

RE: [slim] Re: Slim and iTunes

You could check by enabling the d_itunes debugging to see exactly what's going on (and how long your scan actually takes) James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not waive confidentiality or priv

RE: [slim] Re: Different music libraries for different clients

I think Niek may have posed a solution to a problem that I've had. I've got slimserver (6.1) running on an XP machine with about 4K tracks ripped in WMA lossless format. I serve these to my SB1 and other computers through a wired home network. I've then converted these tracks to a variety of lossy

[slim] Re: Lots of 'No Artist - No Album' entries appeared

Anyone got any more ideas on this? Thanks Andy -- adhawkins ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Lots of 'No Artist - No Album' entries appeared

adhawkins Wrote: > Hi, > > In article <25B7A0BB8AD9244DBB58BA67A9B81FD702062067 (AT) exch-eal03 > (DOT) intl.businessobjects.com>, > Dan Goodinson > wrote: > > Yeah, but if the dummy file is a .wav then SS will detect the .wav > and > > will consider it to be a track in its own right. Therefore

[slim] Re: Squeezebox installed in my bathroom wall.

I've been looking for something for my bathroom, How do those speakers sound? would you be able to install them in a false ceiling? what is the clearence behind like? Craig -- Craig ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.

Re: [slim] Wanted To Buy: Squeezebox 1 Wired?

you've probably already found one, but if not I might be interested in selling my wireless SB1 depending on price.. Contact me at gak /at/ klanderman /dot/ net. thanks Greg ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.

Re: [slim] Problems browsing by genre

Funny you should ask. Dan committed a patch yesterday that fixes this very problem. Please grab the latest 6.2 nightly release: -dean On Aug 14, 2005, at 3:39 PM, dnighorn wrote: I love my SB2 but I have a problem that needs solving. We hav

[slim] iTunes Party Shuffle

Is there an easy way to have iTunes generate a new set of tunes under Party Shuffle short of moving through the songs by playing or skipping through them manually? I like how easy it is to rate songs on the iPod and that Party Shuffle will play my favorites more frequently than other songs. My p

RE: [slim] iTunes Party Shuffle

If you're in iTunes you can just press the refresh button for a new playlist. This would be picked up by SlimServer on the next rescan. However - I wrote a plugin that continuously reads Squeezebox playlist tracks from the iTunes Party Shuffle playlist! (It only works on Windows at the moment) I

[slim] search case

If you search on the sb by pressing the search button you then select song name etc and then press the right button. Then you enter the song name or artist that you want to search for by tapping the number keys. Would it be possible the have the first letter uppercase and then all succeeding

Re: [slim] Re: D-Link DI-624 wireless router connection problem

I am successfully connecting using WPA-PSK two SB2s to a DI-624 (hardware rev.C) running firmware 2.50. --rt gharris999 wrote: I managed to get WPA-PSK working with my DI-624, SB2 and slimserver box. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevice

Re: [slim] Re: Different music libraries for different clients

> now I'd like to be able to listen remotely using > SoftSqueeze, and I don't have the bandwith to stream > the lossless tracks. No need to complicate matters with multiple libraries...Slimserver can do downconversion on-the-fly on a per-client basis. In the web interface go the player settings

[slim] Re: Squeezebox installed in my bathroom wall.

not perfect, a little top end heavy... I think this would improve if you had the bigger sizes (these are 4" they do a 6" as well) and a sealed void to mount them in. but considering most of the time the water is runnig as well it's not so important. to me. and in answer to the other person.. the

[slim] Re: Softsqueeze flaky with Live365 streams, Squeeze Network sound streams

Bradley Wrote: > Found a problem with Softsqueeze that causes it not to play a stream > even though it says it's "Now playing". > > This seems to happen with virtually all Live365 streams as well as the > Squeeze Network's Natural Sounds. The problem does not happen with > RadioIO or Shoutcast.

Re: [slim] Re: High bitrate stream plays in Softsqueeze, not SB2

I've confirmed this and have filed bug 1979. Thanks for the report. -dean On Aug 13, 2005, at 4:09 PM, GreenMan wrote: Try this one: http://www.shoutcast.com/sbin/shoutcast-playlist.pls? rn=598298&file=filename.pls ___ Discuss mailing list Dis

Re: [slim] Delete Playlist

This is a good idea. I've filed it as bug 1980. I think a javascript/css popup confirmation would be a good solution. On Aug 14, 2005, at 7:00 AM, Steve wrote: I think it would be a good idea to add a "Are you sure?" warning when the Delete Playlist option is pressed in the Browse Playlis

[slim] Function of the Power button

Probably a stupid question, but what is actually the function of the Power button on the slim remote? Just a way to change the Screensaver and the display brightness? Steinar -- sbjaerum ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://l

[slim] Re: IR Blaster Support?

Dave D Wrote: > > 2) Why does it seem not too many people are interested in this? There > are lots of applications. Right away, I would use this to re-map the > SB2 remote's volume commands to the IR blaster and have the remote's > volume then control my receiver's volume instead. [Yeah, I kn

[slim] Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

I've just noticed the search behaviour with the default2 skin (and assumedly exbrowse2). As you type your search terms into the web interface, the results are returned dynamically and instantly, without any page refreshes. It's really impressive! I've no idea if this is new behaviour, but well

[slim] Re: Function of the Power button

In the 6.2 nightlies it also behaves as a "lose your current position in track" function. Whereas before, you could turn off the sb2, then turn it back on and resume the currently playing track where you left off, you now get chucked back to the start of the track. I've no idea why this is. If

[slim] Re: Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

* max.spicer shaped the electrons to say... I've just noticed the search behaviour with the default2 skin (and assumedly exbrowse2). As you type your search terms into the web interface, the results are returned dynamically and instantly, without any page refreshes. It's really impressive! I'

[slim] Re: Function of the Power button

* max.spicer shaped the electrons to say... In the 6.2 nightlies it also behaves as a "lose your current position in track" function. Whereas before, you could turn off the sb2, then turn it back on and resume the currently playing track where you left off, you now get chucked back to the star

Re: [slim] Re: Installed SlimServer on Terrastation

I'm using SlimServer and have my library on a TerraStation. However, I also use Telcanto as a PocketPC remote browsing/control solution and I use plugins such as AlienBBC, AlbumReview & Biography. Can these plugins still be incorporated on a TerraStation install? They can, but you might need to

[slim] Kan I get kenradio.com on my SliMP3?

I love to get Ken Radio to play on my SliMP3 player. This player is so good. I have the server running on Fedora Linux core 3. Ken Radio has new about 30 min. Mon - Fri tech talk. He has a audio link that are the "today" ones. I tested links like this in the "Home / Internet Radio" http://kenrad

Re: [slim] Re: Function of the Power button

In the 6.2 nightlies it also behaves as a "lose your current position in track" function. Whereas before, you could turn off the sb2, then turn it back on and resume the currently playing track where you left off, you now get chucked back to the start of the track. I've no idea why this is. If

[slim] Re: Function of the Power button

It didn't occur to me to file a bug as I new that it was a deliberate change. I therefore assumed that filing a bug would only serve to clutter the bug database. I'll go and do so. Max Dan Sully Wrote: > * max.spicer shaped the electrons to say... > > > > >In the 6.2 nightlies it also behave

[slim] Re: Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

max.spicer Wrote: > I've just noticed the search behaviour with the default2 skin (and > assumedly exbrowse2). As you type your search terms into the web > interface, the results are returned dynamically and instantly, without > any page refreshes. It's really impressive! I've no idea if this

[slim] Re: Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

No it isn't. Default requires you to press the Search Music button. I don't see how Default could do this instantly as it requires page reloads to get new data. I assume that Default2 is doing clever things with Javascript and XML to do the search dynamically. Max Dan Sully Wrote: > * max.s

[slim] Re: Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

* max.spicer shaped the electrons to say... No it isn't. Default requires you to press the Search Music button. I don't see how Default could do this instantly as it requires page reloads to get new data. I assume that Default2 is doing clever things with Javascript and XML to do the search

Re: [slim] Re: Function of the Power button

Quoting Dan Sully <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > * max.spicer shaped the electrons to say... > > > right, just about where I stop reading... > > Max - have you filed a bug on this? no point. just revert change 3705. then revert bug 1592 from an enhancement to a bug, and remind everyone that fwd/rew cann

[slim] Multiple Folders / Volumes problem

Hi, I have searched the archives, followed the (various) instructions such as these (http://www.slimdevices.com/su_faq.html#troubleshooting-sharedvolume) but I am still having problems. I am running slimserver on a Win2k box with a link from my main music folder to a networked drive. Slimserver

Re: [slim] Re: Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

On 8/15/05, max. spicer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No it isn't. Default requires you to press the Search Music button. I > don't see how Default could do this instantly as it requires page > reloads to get new data. I assume that Default2 is doing clever > things with Javascript and XML to do

[slim] Re: Function of the Power button

Sorry, too late. I've now filed http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1981. Max kdf Wrote: > Quoting Dan Sully : > > > Max - have you filed a bug on this? > no point. > > just revert change 3705. > > then revert bug 1592 from an enhancement to a bug, and remind everyone > that > fwd/r

[slim] Re: Searching with Default2 skin - fantastic!

Oh yes, you're right (of course). It does take much longer to bring up the results though. I counted about five seconds before they appeared, or is this just my imagination that Default2 was much quicker? Max Dan Sully Wrote: > * max.spicer shaped the electrons to say... > > >No it isn't. D

[slim] Keyboard shortcut commands for Slimserver?

I realize that this would be difficult to implement accross platforms, but would it be possible for Slimserver to respond to keyboard shortcut commands...? For instance: Play or pause a file. CTRL+P Stop playback. CTRL+S Mute the volume. F8 Increase the volume. F10 Decrease the volume. F9 Play the

Re: [slim] external drive with 2 OS's

dijon wrote: > i want to move all my mp3's to an external firewire drive to share between > my windows xp desktop and mac osx laptop (on different occasions - not the > same time). if i format the drive for OSX win xp won't see it (i think) but > if i format it for win xp, OSX will see it (again, i

Re: [slim] Keyboard shortcut commands for Slimserver?

> I realize that this would be difficult to implement accross platforms, > but would it be possible for Slimserver to respond to keyboard shortcut > commands...? For instance: > Play or pause a file. CTRL+P > Stop playback. CTRL+S > Mute the volume. F8 > Increase the volume. F10 > Decrease the vol

[slim] Stability of 6.1 vs. 5.4

Long time "slimophyte." I have 3 Squeezeboxen1 utilizing the last 5.4.1 branch under Windows with no problems... it's rock solid. I like to avoid the "early version blues" so I've been waiting for v6 to stabilize before retiring v5. Anyone care to comment on the overall performance of the curre

[slim] Re: Stability of 6.1 vs. 5.4

The 6.1 release appears to be far more stable to me than 5.4 is/was. Watching the CVS commits shows many core improvements that have been occurring. bishopdonmiguel Wrote: > Long time "slimophyte." I have 3 Squeezeboxen1 utilizing the last 5.4.1 > branch under Windows with no problems... it's

Re: [slim] Stability of 6.1 vs. 5.4

i'm in the 'don't fix it if it's working' school. i'm still running 5.4.1 under linux and haven't rebooted in months. i do occasionally lose connection to slimserver and have the occasional wireless issues (not related) due to the distance from my AP but i'm quite happy. i also never use the 'brows

Re: [slim] Re: Stability of 6.1 vs. 5.4

tgoldstone wrote: The 6.1 release appears to be far more stable to me than 5.4 is/was. Watching the CVS commits shows many core improvements that have been occurring. Those two statements kind of contradict each other, don't they? 6.x will be truly stable once the core improvements stop gett

Re: [slim] Keyboard shortcut commands for Slimserver?

On 8/15/05, Aaron Zinck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I suppose it'd be possible to do this with a clever javascript skin though > that may be tricky. There are keyboard shortcuts in ExBrowse2 and Default2: Z - previous X - play/pause C - play/pause V - stop B - next R - toggle repeat S - toggle sh

[slim] Re: Stability of 6.1 vs. 5.4

dijon Wrote: > really, i'm waiting for the compilation album issue to be resolved > which > will bring my artist count (and time it takes to scroll through > artists) > down by almost 20%. > I'm planning on trying the new version with that functionality too - but the reduction should be more dra

[slim] Re: D-Link DI-624 wireless router connection problem

Thanks for your feedback. I checked and I'm running Rev C 2.53; came like that out the box. Wonder what settings I have on the router that's different and causing it not to work? As I said, it works fine using no encryption and WEP but not WPA/PSK! -- jmoo2 ___

Re: [slim] Keyboard shortcut commands for Slimserver?

> I suppose it'd be possible to do this with a clever javascript skin though > that may be tricky. > There are keyboard shortcuts in ExBrowse2 and Default2: > Z - previous > X - play/pause > C - play/pause > V - stop > B - next > R - toggle repeat > S - toggle shuffle > -, = - volume down and up

[slim] Discrete Codes for Squeezebox 2

Dear All, I have recently upgraded from Slimp3 to Squeezebox 2. I am using a Pronto Pro to control the box. However, the discrete codes I used (Album Browse, Artist Browse, Artist Search, Power Off etc.) and worked fine on Slimp3 seem to be ignored on the Squeezebox 2. I have checked that I am

[slim] Re: Keyboard shortcut commands for Slimserver?

Jacob Potter Wrote: > On 8/15/05, Aaron Zinck wrote: > > I suppose it'd be possible to do this with a clever javascript skin > though > > that may be tricky. > > There are keyboard shortcuts in ExBrowse2 and Default2: > Z - previous > X - play/pause > C - play/pause > V - stop > B - next > R -

Re: [slim] Discrete Codes for Squeezebox 2

Quoting nicksimpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Dear All, > > I have recently upgraded from Slimp3 to Squeezebox 2. I am using a > Pronto Pro to control the box. However, the discrete codes I used > (Album Browse, Artist Browse, Artist Search, Power Off etc.) and worked > fine on Slimp3 seem to be

[slim] Can't access Shoutcast any more tonight

I started having trouble accessing Shoutcast about 9:30 US-Eastern tonight. Trouble started as I was playing around with Favorites, which might be irrelevent. It worked for a while (around 9pm), and then as I was trying to add a Favorite, it seemed to hang. Power-cycled the SB2. Same thing. Re

[slim] Re: iTunes Party Shuffle

Craig, James (IT) Wrote: > If you're in iTunes you can just press the refresh button for a new > playlist. > This would be picked up by SlimServer on the next rescan. Thanks James. Boy, do I feel like an idiot.. Craig, James (IT) Wrote: > However - I wrote a plugin that continuously reads Sq

[slim] Hardware Requirements Question - Squeezebox2

Just setting up my server machine and hoping to order my Squeezebox 2 in the next 2 months. I haven't seen this question answered on the forums (smaller track sizes, multiple squeezeboxes etc) in a way that really helps me. I am intending on using the following hardware: Celeron 500mhz 192mb RAM 4

Re: [slim] Hardware Requirements Question - Squeezebox2

I would suggest looking on pricewatch for a better barebones system or Ebay for a used system with a little more oomph. I have a very similar system... PIII 366 OC'ed to 550Mhz 384M RAM 320gb HD Mandrake Linux 9.1 I have about 12,000 songs in mostly MP3 (bootlegs as well mostly) with clean ta

Re: [slim] Hardware Requirements Question - Squeezebox2

On Mon, 2005-08-15 at 21:05 -0600, Jess Askey wrote: > I would suggest looking on pricewatch for a better barebones system or > Ebay for a used system with a little more oomph. I have a very similar > system... > > PIII 366 OC'ed to 550Mhz > 384M RAM > 320gb HD > Mandrake Linux 9.1 I ran for over

[slim] Re: Hardware Requirements Question - Squeezebox2

Yes I used to have a lot of this memory spare, these days I can only find a few shops that still stock it, and they want more than the price for DDR-3200... might have to check ebay then and beef up the machine. What did you mean by 'it was OK'? Reading the FAQ it states a need for 128mb of RAM,

Re: [slim] Re: Hardware Requirements Question - Squeezebox2

On Mon, 2005-08-15 at 21:01 -0700, SulphurSouls wrote: > Yes I used to have a lot of this memory spare, these days I can only > find a few shops that still stock it, and they want more than the price > for DDR-3200... might have to check ebay then and beef up the machine. > What did you mean by 'it

[slim] Re: Hardware Requirements Question - Squeezebox2

Did your previous system use one Squeezebox or two? did you use the web interface much or only the remote? Did the machine do anything else at the same time? -- SulphurSouls ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevic

[slim] comparison questions

I read that the slimdevice has the ability to link multiple together to play the same song. Can this be done on the fly like the sonos? Is there a limit to how many playlist and/or titles. I think the sonos is 30k or 40k. I'm love to tinker so I like the idea of slimdevice but I need it to be ea

[slim] suggestion from a new SB2 fan boy

Since installing my first SB2 a month ago I have become a huge fan of the product. However, I manage my mp3 library through iTunes and I have been wrestling for a while with the integration of 6.1.1 and iTunes...playlists not showing up...libraries not synched with iTunes...etc...etc Then..the s