[slim] AlienBBC, mplayer, and Mac.
I find the issue with AlienBBC and mplayer on the Mac very weird. First, there are issues with getting versions of mplayer and the cook codec that work together - some do, some don't. Then it seems that when I do have mplayer working from the terminal, with some versions AlienBBC works and with some it doesn't. I can't see why, unless I ought to quite SlimServer between tries, which I have done sometimes but not always. I sometimes feel in the mood to experiment, but at other times it just feels like a waste of energy given that I have a setup that works fine for me. I'm wondering if it is practical for the AlienBBC site to hold copies of mplayer and the cook codec for downloading, or does it get you into licensing issues. Given the whole range of versions available, to have one place where there is a guaranteed working version would be useful. -- Daniel Cohen ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: UK Radio station URLs (XFM / SmoothFM)
Where do you add these URLs? Is it done through BBC Alien? -- norderney ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] More than one hard drive?
Can Squeeze Box and SlimServe software handle files stored on multiple hard drives? I am thinking of adding a USB2 external hard drive to add extra storeage capacity. But can SlimServe be configured to look at more than 1 hard drive? many thanks andrew smith -- norderney ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: More than one hard drive?
Andrew, this might help you. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=15768 -- CavesOfTQLT ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: T9 or similar smart text entry
I've finally produced a 6.2-compatible version of my lazy searching patch for SlimServer, which I originally made available in January for SlimServer 5.4.1 (and referenced by kdf for bug#386). For those not familiar, it lets the user very quickly search using the remote control without having to multi-tap to get at non-first letters, or to wait/press right-arrow between letters on the same key. Note this isn't predictive text as seen on mobile phones as there's no suggestion of alternatives that are narrowed as the user is typing (in my opinion - if anyone knows different then let me know and I'll cease to make it available). I hope it may be of some use. You can find it on my webpage here: http://hickinbottom.demon.co.uk/SlimServer/lazy_searching.htm Whilst not a complete solution for bug #386 (http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=386), I believe it's as close as we might get with SlimServer. I'm going to add a preference to allow the user to control whether this functionality is enabled or not - I'll post an updated patch to the bug when I've made some progress so subscribe to it for updates. -- hickinbottoms --- Stuart ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Dabs.com 7 Day Deal
As Patrick said - there will be a lot more stock in the UK, and to dabs.com this week. Paul Progressive Consumer Electronics Ltd -- ultra238a ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: More than one hard drive?
See this recent thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=15768highlight=shortcut+drive -- Siduhe ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Steve, I'm not sure if there have been many reviews of them both side by side, I have the What HiFi here somewhere, but from what I can remember it only had the Roku and Netgear in it, no Squeezebox. Having owned both the Roku and Squeezebox though, the Squeezebox does sound better, the Roku really needs an external DAC, the built in one isn't brilliant. Although the Roku links straight into itunes, when I had one it refused to play AAC files (that may have been fixed now, I'm not sure). The Squeezebox will quite happily link to your iTunes database file so you can manage the files in iTunes and play them via SlimServer, I do this and I'm sure a lot of other people do. One other thing, the Squeezebox is on offer at Dabs at the moment which makes it cheaper than the Roku Hope this helps a little Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
As a non-techie new owner I can't help thinking that this wonderful device would be accepted in GB rather more if it was possible to get the BBC digital transmissions on it! Ok so there's AlienBBC but I have been quite unable to get it working and before the last software update had got Radio 7 in my Favorites which have now gone - for ever? -- Morbiato ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Morbiato Wrote: As a non-techie new owner I can't help thinking that this wonderful device would be accepted in GB rather more if it was possible to get the BBC digital transmissions on it! Ok so there's AlienBBC but I have been quite unable to get it working and before the last software update had got Radio 7 in my Favorites which have now gone - for ever? I agree with that. I have a DAB radio too, but I hardly ever use it because it's stand-alone and not plummed into the hifi. Being able to listen to more regular and digital radio stations would be great. I have managed to find Virgin in one of the radio index's though. :) It sounds quite backward to want to listen to regular FM and digital radio on the Squeeze but there you have it. Haven't tried Alien but read about it, and it scared me. And I've been using Unix/linux since 1996 I do think Slim need more PR/reviews in the UK though. I got mine through broadbandstuff.co.uk and am very glad I did! Lawrence -- Aslak ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: UK Radio station URLs (XFM / SmoothFM)
Many thanks :) -- BrenClarke ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Can you change album or track names after ripping?
I'm ripping to FLAC using EAC. I've only just started, and there are already a couple of albums where I'd like to correct some info. It seems that changing the directory name, or FLAC file name makes no difference to how the album and title is listed on the Squeezebox. Is there a way to change this info after ripping? Thanks -- Triggaaar ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Quite agree with the Digital Radio bit - the other half listens to ClassicFM and wants to buy a DAB radio because my SB2 can't 'play' it. I'm trying to hold her off purchasing one, but it's getting difficult as the days go by. If anyone gets ClassicFM streaming (and I'm not on about Wavefinders or Trinloc USB DAB units) on their SB let me know, if only to keep her 'quiet' :) -- CavesOfTQLT ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
sounds like you need to edit the tag information that is encoded within your FLAC files. In which case you need a tag editor: there are many, but here is one commonly used (and free!). http://www.mp3tag.de/en/ Download, install, change any tag info you like. You may need to tell slimserver to wipe its cache to make it re-read the info. Ceejay. -- ceejay ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
Try Server Settings - Rescan Music Library with the 'clear library' box checked. -- Patrick Dixon www.at-view.co.uk ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
Thanks. I had just tried renaming files, then rescanning (with clear library checked), but it didn't work. I'll try the TAG editor. -- Triggaaar ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
I use the program MP3Tag, which allows you to view and edit all the tags in single directory of tracks. It fully supports FLAC files. After making changes, make sure you have slimserver clear the cache, and rescan your files. The program is free, and available at http://www.mp3tag.de/en -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Two parts to this: (1) I agree about the value of access to more radio stations. I have managed to get AlienBBC working, though its not usable for live listening. I do listen to some of the internet stations, but would certainly appreciate reliable BBC or other stations. (2) What can enthusiastic owners do? 1 - tell your friends 2 - (as noted earlier) send an email to publications that review other devices 3 - add a review on the website of whereever you bought yours from 4 - put a plug on your personal website, if you have one Ceejay. -- ceejay ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
Cheers sleepy (appropriate name, that's what Ceejay had recommended :)) That's done the job perfectly. Now to decide what to do about multi disk albums. I could change the track numbers and make it all one album, but I'll try and give this serverbehaviorgroup disks thing a go. Not sure if disk title should include (Disc 1) at the end or not. I'll experiment. -- Triggaaar ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: UK Radio station URLs (XFM / SmoothFM)
norderney Wrote: Where do you add these URLs? Is it done through BBC Alien?You can either setup a playlist or enter the URL on the Help | Internet Radio page of the slim server web interface. Neil -- Neil Sleightholm ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: AlienBBC, mplayer, and Mac.
As you point out licensing issues are the problem with doing this. I don't mind adding links to the correct files but I haven't seen a definitive list yet and not owning a Mac I can't experiment. Neil -- Neil Sleightholm ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: UK Radio station URLs (XFM / SmoothFM)
Where do you add these URLs? Is it done through BBC Alien?You can either setup a playlist or enter the URL on the Help | Internet Radio page of the slim server web interface. Today I checked in a Tune In link which will be available from the home's radio menu. Should be a little more intuitive than the help section link :-) -- Michael --- Help translate SlimServer by using the SlimString Translation Helper (http://www.herger.net/slim/) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Dabs.com 7 Day Deal
Hi, I've got mine from www.simplyautomate.co.uk for 156£ a couple of weeks ago. It was delivered to my door (Italy) in 5 working day for about 7£ :) maybe they still have some offer bye giuliano -- giulianoz ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: T9 or similar smart text entry
Hi, couldn't this be done using regular expressions ? One should enter 1234 and the server searches for title/file/artist/etc containing [1][2a-cA-C][3d-eD-e][4f-iF-i] giuliano -- giulianoz ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: fewer artists songs found after reinstall
i've just gone back to 6.0.1, and quess what? problem solved ;) 6.0.1 finds : \\music\subfolder a\Fun-da-mental\With Intent To Pervert The Cause Of Injustice (1995) \\music\subfolder e\Fun-Da-Mental\Erotic Terrorism \\music\subfolder e\Fun-Da-Mental\There Shall Be Love! but what it does do is list the artist as Fun-da-mental and Fun-Da-Mental so it seems like this has got something to do with 6.1.1 trying to do magic with different casing in tags. :water -- water http://wa.terhou.se - 'http://werock.org' (http://www.werock.org) - 'http://nunmusic.com' (http://www.nunmusic.com) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: You read it here first.
For people asking why let's just say that Slim has some serious competition on their hands from Sonus, Roku and others and staying complacent is not going to get them where they need to be. I would predict that SB3 has more integration with subscription services and possibly an all new remote control design. It makes absolutely no sense for it to be a budget player. It could be so redesigned that it requires new software and is not compatible with SB1 and SB2 (although that's unlikely they might have to break with the current software to support an all new architecture). -- jmpage2 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Small footprint receiver?
This is not strictly a Slim Devices query, but someone may have some insight they wish to share. I have an original SLIMP3 player which has served me well. I'm interested in upgrading to a new SB2 for my master bathroom, but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate receiver. I am looking to install ceiling speakers to minimize the space impact and achieve great sound. I would like to find a stereo receiver that has a very small footprint, yet provides a decent amount of power and an FM tuner (for when real radio calls - mostly for the WAF). I have seen many small systems at Best Buy for example, but they all seem to include speakers - which I don't need. Also, they are really not that small. An in wall receiver would be ideal. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks, Jon -- Bonesteel ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Small footprint receiver?
This is not strictly a Slim Devices query, but someone may have some insight they wish to share. I have an original SLIMP3 player which has served me well. I'm interested in upgrading to a new SB2 for my master bathroom, but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate receiver. I am looking to install ceiling speakers to minimize the space impact and achieve great sound. I would like to find a stereo receiver that has a very small footprint, yet provides a decent amount of power and an FM tuner (for when real radio calls - mostly for the WAF). I have seen many small systems at Best Buy for example, but they all seem to include speakers - which I don't need. Also, they are really not that small. An in wall receiver would be ideal. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks, Jon -- Bonesteel Jon, Do you need a whole receiver or just an amp? ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Small footprint receiver?
Do you need a whole receiver or just an amp? Also need a receiver. My wife likes to listen to a few radio stations that do not stream and it would be a problem if she could no longer pull them in. Thanks, Jon -- Bonesteel ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
On Mon, 2005-08-29 at 06:07 -0700, Triggaaar wrote: Now to decide what to do about multi disk albums. I could change the track numbers and make it all one album, but I'll try and give this serverbehaviorgroup disks thing a go. It all depends on what you want, but I decided to make the initial CD formatting be a minor concern with how my library is structured. I am not strictly consistant, but I usually renumber the tracks and consider a two or three CD album to be one big one. OTOH, I often split classical albums apart, because they often have works by two composers and I often don't like the pairings. So I'll have separate albums for the Beethoven part and for the Bach part. -- Pat http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
pfarrell Wrote: It all depends on what you want, but I decided to make the initial CD formatting be a minor concern with how my library is structured. I am not strictly consistant, but I usually renumber the tracks and consider a two or three CD album to be one big one. Yep, that's what I'm going for with compilation albums. I'm not sure what the server setting does, but if I follow the names on the database, the disks are treated as individual albums, with a disk number attached - which is a bit pony. I've just used that editor to change the track numbers. Cheers -- Triggaaar ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Browse Playlists Changed?
Before I file a bug, I thought I'd check here for something stupid I've missed. I've created a significant hierarchy of playlists based on the source (for example, a dir-tree of Magnatune playlists sorted by genre). Previous to my latest upgrades, when I would Browse the Playlists, it would allow me to follow the directory tree, which is what I wanted. Now, it seems, every m3u file in the entire playlist directory chain is being listed together. So, by illutration, Browse Playlists used to look like this: Browse --- magna ambient Rapoon.m3u* npr blues radio1234 metal whatever Now, I just get ALL of the m3us in each of the subdirs above, sorted by alpha. One long, hard to nav list. Have I missed some server setting? This is with the latest 6.2 nightly and started, by my notice, with one of the nightlies in the last few weeks. Thanks. -- Chip Hart - Pediatric Solutions * Physician's Computer Company chip @ pcc.com * 1 Main St. #7, Winooski, VT 05404 800-722-7708 * http://www.pcc.com/~chip f.802-846-8178 * Pediatric Software Just Got Smarter. Your Practice Just Got Healthier. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can you change album or track names after ripping?
Triggaaar Wrote: Now to decide what to do about multi disk albums. I could change the track numbers and make it all one album, but I'll try and give this serverbehaviorgroup disks thing a go. Not sure if disk title should include (Disc 1) at the end or not. I'll experiment. Add tags to your flac files named DISC (disc number) and DISCC (disc count) to files in those multidisk sets. This is easy to do with MP3tag. -- JJZolx Jim ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Just as a word of encouragement for those wanting more radio on their SB2's - I installed Alien for the first time at the weekend and it took about 10 minutes (if that). I had a bit of trouble with setup because I have a non-standard slimserver config, but with the help of the forum I was up and running by the end of the day. I can now listen to Radio 1, Virgin, XFM, etc without a radio. Which is nice, seeing as I'm currently on the wrong side of the Atlantic :) Which brings up a very off-topic question - does anyone have a stream url for Capital? -- radish ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Small footprint receiver?
Do you need a whole receiver or just an amp? Also need a receiver. My wife likes to listen to a few radio stations that do not stream and it would be a problem if she could no longer pull them in. Thanks, Jon -- Bonesteel Sorry--if I'd read your original post more carefully I would have seen that. Unfortunately I've no suggestions or experience with anything small that has an integrated tuner... ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: UK Radio station URLs (XFM / SmoothFM)
I tried a couple of internet streams without any success. I put the following URLs into the Radio URL Tune In box within Help/Internet Radio. I tried RTI (http://www.rti.fm) which is http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=rti.wvx I also tried Smooth FM from London http://london.smoothfm.com/playlist.wvx Any idea what I'm doing wrong? My SqueezeBox does display the above URL's on its screen, I just get no audio Thanks Andrew Smith -- norderney ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: UK Radio station URLs (XFM / SmoothFM)
I have also, just tried Saga 106.6 but that does not work either http://cryomedia2.cryohost.net/saga_1066fm Any ideas would be appreciated. I have not managed to get any audio streams working using the Tune In function in Help/Internet Radio. Does something need configuring within SlimServe for this to work? Thanks Andrew Smith -- norderney ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Audrey and Handheld Skin - help?
Sounds like the same problem I had when I upgraded to 6.1 Under Server Settings-Security there is an option for CSRF Protection Level (bottom of the page). Try setting this to None to see if the problem goes away. I could access SlimServer from a PC no problem, but whenever I tried Audrey if failed - changing this setting fixed it. I guess it is down to Audrey's browser being somewhat dated. Obviously this opens up a small security risk, but if you don't normally access SlimServer from the web (only your private LAN) and you haven't opened up any public access you should be ok. -- Chris Howard ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Dabs.com 7 Day Deal
Currently £153.18+VAT (£179.99 inc VAT) from Simply Automate. Regards Paul -- ultra238a ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Universal (All-for-one) remote controls?
Michael Amster [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] MrC. I have found that the TheaterMaster MX-700 is a nice, programmable, backlit unit with a combo of hard buttons and LCD. I have it working with our Dish 921 (boy I wish I got the 942 - if I had just waited A YEAR). It works with SlimServer, BK Ref 50, Toshiba 57HX82 TV. Let me know if you want more info. I have an MX-500, and love it, although I've had a couple issues. The left cursor position stopped working just after warranty, and just recently the light stopped working. It's not more than 2.5 years old, maybe less. (To be fair, though, there are 3 toddlers running around my house who rarely, but occasionally, get hold of the remote; this may be partly to blame for the backlight). That said, I will roll the dice and replace it with another 500 or better, maybe a 650 or 700. The 500 can now be had for about $85.00; the MX-700 for about double that. www.bluedo.com will extend the warranty to two years on the 500. It's highly customizable, and has been able to control everything I've thrown at it. Plus I'm comfortable with it, and can probably clone my existing one to a new one. Ed ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
On 29/8/05 at 04:45 -0700, Morbiato wrote As a non-techie new owner I can't help thinking that this wonderful device would be accepted in GB rather more if it was possible to get the BBC digital transmissions on it! Ok so there's AlienBBC but I have been quite unable to get it working and before the last software update had got Radio 7 in my Favorites which have now gone - for ever? Give us some details of your system and setup, perhaps in the forum about third-party addons, and we'll see what you can do to get AlienBBC to work. There are several places where things can go wrong. I have it working fine on my Mac, but there are several different versions of mplayer and of the necessary codec, and they don't all work well with each other and with AlienBBC. It really is an extremely useful plugin. -- Daniel Cohen ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
On 29/8/05 at 04:58 -0700, Aslak wrote Haven't tried Alien but read about it, and it scared me. And I've been using Unix/linux since 1996 It's really not that difficult if one is used to Unix, and even if one is not. The trouble is that one has to pick up bits from various sources and they don't all work well together. But there's no actual mystery, or hard Unix work, about it. -- Daniel Cohen ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
On 29/8/05 at 05:52 -0700, ceejay wrote (1) I agree about the value of access to more radio stations. I have managed to get AlienBBC working, though its not usable for live listening. I do listen to some of the internet stations, but would certainly appreciate reliable BBC or other stations. It seems, from some discussions, that mplayer, which is an essential part of AlienBBC, has its problems with live listening. It looks as if reports of the situation are needed and should go to the mplayer developers at some point. I am in England, so never bother with live listening. I don't have any troubles with Listen Again in all its versions. -- Daniel Cohen ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] SB2 macworld review
http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2005/08/squeezebox2/index.php Steven Moore ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
radish Wrote: Which brings up a very off-topic question - does anyone have a stream url for Capital? Capital Radio London / UK http://ms1.capitalinteractive.co.uk/fm_low http://ms1.capitalinteractive.co.uk/fm_high Cheers, Nicolas -- nmizel ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Arghh, these are urls (probably wma) that play in M$ Media Player... -- nmizel ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: AlienBBC, mplayer, and Mac.
On 29/8/05 at 06:37 -0700, Neil Sleightholm wrote As you point out licensing issues are the problem with doing this. I don't mind adding links to the correct files but I haven't seen a definitive list yet and not owning a Mac I can't experiment. And the versions that I have got working aren't the most current, which is why I wondered about hosting them. So far when trying recent versions I seem to have mplayer working but AlienBBC not liking mplayer. I don't feel like more checking to find out why, though perhaps I will do something when I have more time and energy. -- Daniel Cohen ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Sean Adams caught red handed!
would you post a sticker to the UK ? p.s. Off Topic I can't help it, I have to tell you all. My wife had a baby yesterday, our first, a beautiful girl called Sophie. If you like pictures of babies - http://www.brucehartley.com/ -- Bruce Hartley ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Sean Adams caught red handed!
Bruce, Congratulations! Happy to send a sticker to you, you will likely get one of the last. Send your postal address directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! -dean On Aug 29, 2005, at 1:42 PM, Bruce Hartley wrote: would you post a sticker to the UK ? p.s. Off Topic I can't help it, I have to tell you all. My wife had a baby yesterday, our first, a beautiful girl called Sophie. If you like pictures of babies - http://www.brucehartley.com/ -- Bruce Hartley ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Audrey and Handheld Skin - help?
Sounds like a good reason to dig my Audrey back out of the cupboard !! -- Bruce Hartley ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Suggestion for next-generation Squeezebox
It would require a total change to the squeezebox I think. At present all the UI, file management etc. is done on the server PC. This would require it to be done on the player. Not saying impossible or course, I guess the processor in the squeezebox could do a lot if required...? -- Bruce Hartley ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Ignore folders
Is it possibly to instruct Slimserver to ignore folders that are called MP3? I ask because I have two versions of most of my music. The FLAC which I listen to, and an MP3 version for easily putting on portables, giving to friends, etc. -- bjackson ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Audrey and Handheld Skin - help?
That was the fix; thanks very much! I would never have known to do that, but I turned off the Cross Site Request Forgery protection, and sure enough; it works now. Thanks so much! -- talaray ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ignore folders
Two suggestions: - move the MP3 folders outside the 'Music' directory tree - if you're on Linux, rename them .MP3 - this used to work but I haven't tried it on 6.2 -- Patrick Dixon www.at-view.co.uk ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] I'm going to open the Realslim can of worms again...
I've been trying to set up a new (new to me...old in actuality--it was given to me by a friend) server these past couple of days but have had fits getting the Realslim plugin to work. There have been a number of problems (I've always had a number of problems initially configuring realslim), but with some fiddling I seem to be able to get everything to work except that the Rhapsody portion of the plugin (hookanddie.exe) doesn't hook into the Rhapsody application. While I can't get this to work on my new server, in the past I've managed to get the setup working on various computers with Win2k SP4 as well as WinXP SP1. I've never managed to get it working on WinXP SP2 (if anyone out there has had success with that I'd love to hear about it!). My new setup follows: Duron 650 384 MB RAM integrated NIC integrated sound WinXP SP1 Rhapsody v. 2.1 I'm logging in under an account with administrative privileges that's not called administrator. and probably not pertinent but I'll list it anyhow: Squeezebox 1 wired with character-based display I've tried the setup with both slimserver 5.4 (Dec. 3rd '04 nightly--old, I know, but it's the version I've had success with on other machines) with Realslim 0.6 as well as slimserver 6.1 (the latest release version) with the modified Realslim plugin.pm and altered upnp common.pm file as specified by gsamsa in this thread (btw, thanks, gsamsa, for doing some work on Realslim...it's greatly appreciated): http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=14253highlight=realslim Does anyone know if the hook into the Rhapsody app is dependent upon the sound card in any way? Or perhaps I need to do something with the ports on this machine...I have no firewalls running of any sort. I'll also mention that I *do* have UPNP turned on in the rhapsody app. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This machine has a totally fresh install of XP, updated to SP1 with nothing on it but rhapsody, realslim, and slimserver. I have no other 3rd-party plugins installed into slimserver and have only a handful of mp3 files in a test music directory. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Suggestion for next-generation Squeezebox
Yeah, I wondered about that but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. :-) HomePod also requires a server program (UPnP) but somehow they get around it for the USB support. Even if it just had browse folders for USB support it would be good enough for, let's say, taking on vacation with you. -- MeSue Sue PS: I want a Squeezebox boombox. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Off Topic Post: I grew up and still live in London, and detest Crapital Radio with a vengeance! :) Do yourself a favour and get some radioparadise.com on your Squeezebox - their 128bit MP3 Shoutcast feed can be found at: http://www.radioparadise.com/musiclinks/rp_128.m3u It's excellent listening for anyone over 24 years old (precious little DJ noise other than the occasional site ident and no ads means practically 100% good music!)and RP works great with Squeeze Network as a manual addition. :) -- Milhouse ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
On Topic Post: I've just finished reading this months T3 magazine and there were approximately 4 references to the Roku, either as direct editorial, reviews or advertisments. Total references for the SB2: Zero. Even the MP101 got a write up. And in a comment giving examples of available streaming kit just about every available device got a mention EXCEPT for the SB2 - one almost gets the impression it's a conspiracy! The SB2 definately needs it's profile raised in the UK, but it's likely the same could be said for the rest of Europe too. This is definately going to be a problem long term for Slim Devices but is this something their distributors should be sorting out, or Slim? Deep pockets will be needed to fund any in-your-face advertising, so perhaps a review on theregister.com would help raise the profile globally without costing too much? Word of mouth sales will only work so well - trust me, I'm a UK TiVo owner! Eventually maintsteam marketing is required to sustain the product, and in this regard SB2 is an also ran. :( -- Milhouse ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
danco Wrote: On 29/8/05 at 04:58 -0700, Aslak wrote Haven't tried Alien but read about it, and it scared me. And I've been using Unix/linux since 1996 It's really not that difficult if one is used to Unix, and even if one is not. The trouble is that one has to pick up bits from various sources and they don't all work well together. But there's no actual mystery, or hard Unix work, about it. Looking at AlienBBC I remember now what the problem was. I run SlimServer on my fileserver box (Fedora), and it dosn't have X, which is a requirement for mplayer. So I'm kind of screwed because I really don't want to clog up the machine with an X install. Well, I guess the problem is my own making. Lawrence -- Aslak ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Universal (All-for-one) remote controls?
The MX-500 is, as others here have said, an excellent remote. The hard buttons are laid out and labelled appropriately for everything from a cable box with PVR capability to a DVD player to a TV to a Squeezebox; and the controls that don't naturally map to a hard-labelled button can go nicely in the custom button area on top. Plus, macros, which are great at allowing me to easily switch sources in my otherwise unwieldly setup (which might normally require three devices to change inputs). Plus, it's easy to set up, being sensibly pre-programmed for a variety of devices and with fairly intuitive menus (and an excellent manual) for doing learning, label editing, and macros. Plus, it's got a nice backlight. Plus, it's an attractive unit with good feel (the unit itself has the same powder-black finish as the black Squeezebox; the buttons are a glossy hard finish that depress satisfyingly). It's really an excellent remote, and it seems to be intermittently possible to find it for under $100, which is a steal. -- mkozlows ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slimserver Suddenly Stops
I am using Win Xp and Slim 6.1.2 Everything plays fine except the newly ripped Joe Strummer CD ripped at 224 AAC. I have no idea why but about 5 seconds into the song the Slim DOS prompt closes and slimserver goes bye bye. I start slim using the dos propt because I use iTunes Updater. Here is my readout from the Log.txt with 10,000 Maniacs playing first (and playing fine)... Files\SlimServer\server\Bin\MSWin32-x86-multi-thread\lame.exe 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9508 checking formats for: mp3-aif-squeezebox-00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9511 checking formats for: mp3-aif-*-00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9513 checking formats for: mp3-aif-squeezebox-* 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9515 checking formats for: mp3-aif-*-* 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9518 checking formats for: mp3-wav-squeezebox-00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9521 checking formats for: mp3-wav-*-00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9523 checking formats for: mp3-wav-squeezebox-* 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9525 checking formats for: mp3-wav-*-* 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9528 checking formats for: mp3-mp3-squeezebox-00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9531 checking formats for: mp3-mp3-*-00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9533 checking formats for: mp3-mp3-squeezebox-* 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9535 checking formats for: mp3-mp3-*-* 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9538 Checking to see if mp3-mp3-*-* is enabled 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9540enabled 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9542 Found command: - 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9547 Setting maxBitRate for Family Room to: 320 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9551 Setting maxBitRate for Family Room to: 320 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9565 Matched Format: mp3 Type: mp3 Command: - 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9572 openSong: this is an mp3 file: file:///D:/My%20Music/10,000%20Maniacs/Blind%20Man%27s%20Zoo/01%20Eat%20for%20Two.mp3 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9577 file type: mp3 format: mp3 inrate: 224 maxRate: 320 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9579 command: - 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9584 openSong: opening file D:\My Music\10,000 Maniacs\Blind Man's Zoo\01 Eat for Two.mp3 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9591 seeking in 14336 into D:\My Music\10,000 Maniacs\Blind Man's Zoo\01 Eat for Two.mp3 2005-08-29 17:09:42.9598 Streaming with format: mp3 2005-08-29 17:09:43.0202 00:04:20:05:03:60 New play mode: play 2005-08-29 17:09:43.0240 00:04:20:05:03:60: Current playmode: play 2005-08-29 17:09:43.0905 Setting maxBitRate for Family Room to: 320 2005-08-29 17:09:43.0911 Setting maxBitRate for Family Room to: 320 2005-08-29 17:09:43.3392 We need to send 0 seconds of silence... 2005-08-29 17:09:43.3395 sending 0 bytes of silence 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3453 Backtrace: frame 0: Slim::Player::Source::playmode (/PerlApp/Slim/Control/Command.pm line 1053) frame 1: Slim::Control::Command::execute (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 667) frame 2: Slim::Web::HTTP::processURL (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 532) frame 3: Slim::Web::HTTP::processHTTP (/PerlApp/Slim/Networking/Select.pm line 115) frame 4: Slim::Networking::Select::select (slimserver.pl line 636) frame 5: main::idle (slimserver.pl line 579) frame 6: main::main (slimserver.pl line 61) frame 7: PerlSvc::Interactive (perlsvc.pl line 1485) frame 8: PerlSvc::_interactive (slimserver.pl line 0) frame 9: (eval) (slimserver.pl line 0) 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3467 00:04:20:05:03:60: Switching to mode stop from play 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3470 00:04:20:05:03:60 New play mode: stop 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3475 Stopping and clearing out old chunks for client 00:04:20:05:03:60 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3499 Resetting song queue 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3503 Song queue is now 0 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3513 00:04:20:05:03:60: Current playmode: stop 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3569 Adding song index 0 to song queue 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3572 Clearing out song queue first 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3577 Song queue is now 0 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3842 Backtrace: frame 0: Slim::Player::Source::playmode (/PerlApp/Slim/Player/Source.pm line 758) frame 1: Slim::Player::Source::jumpto (/PerlApp/Slim/Control/Command.pm line 1063) frame 2: Slim::Control::Command::execute (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 667) frame 3: Slim::Web::HTTP::processURL (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 532) frame 4: Slim::Web::HTTP::processHTTP (/PerlApp/Slim/Networking/Select.pm line 115) frame 5: Slim::Networking::Select::select (slimserver.pl line 636) frame 6: main::idle (slimserver.pl line 579) frame 7: main::main (slimserver.pl line 61) frame 8: PerlSvc::Interactive (perlsvc.pl line 1485) frame 9: PerlSvc::_interactive (slimserver.pl line 0) frame 10: (eval) (slimserver.pl line 0) 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3857 00:04:20:05:03:60: Switching to mode stop from stop 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3860 Already in playmode stop : ignoring mode change 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3863 jumping to 0 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3866 Adding song index 0 to song queue 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3868 Clearing out song queue first 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3871 Song queue is now 0 2005-08-29 17:10:01.3886 Backtrace: frame 0: Slim::Player::Source::playmode (/PerlApp/Slim/Player/Source.pm line 789) frame 1:
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
nmizel Wrote: Arghh, these are urls (probably wma) that play in M$ Media Player... They work fine if I switch HTTP to MMS - thanks! -- radish ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Small footprint receiver?
Bonesteel wrote: bathroom, but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate receiver. I am looking to install ceiling speakers to minimize the space impact and achieve great sound. I would like to find a stereo receiver that has a very small footprint, yet provides a decent amount of power and an FM tuner (for when real radio calls - mostly for the WAF). I have seen many small systems at Best Buy for example, but they all seem to include speakers - which I don't need. Also, they are really not that small. An in wall receiver would be ideal. Anyone have any recommendations? Well it has speakers but it is beautifully minimalist, sounds great, and is very small; the Tivoli Model 2: http://www.tivoliaudio.com/product.php?productid=144cat=page=2 Comes in two colours as well. Although I don't know how well anything will hold up in the bathroom with all that humidity. You may want to locate in the bedroom and then just turn it up a bit for bathroom listening. -- Daryle A. Tilroe ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Small footprint receiver?
Check out these offerings from Boston Acoustics... especially the Receptor Radio which also offers Digital Radio reception (different from Satellite Radio). Both models also offer auxiliary inputs, though I'm not sure which types. I'm seriously considering the Receptor for my Master Bedroom, if I can confirm it will accept analog input from my SB2. http://www.bostonacoustics.com/hs_products.asp?CategoryID=34 -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Small footprint receiver?
You might also consider one of the Cambridge Soundworks offerings... http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=aud_radio -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver Suddenly Stops
On 29-Aug-05, at 5:15 PM, dspeirs wrote: I am using Win Xp and Slim 6.1.2 Everything plays fine except the newly ripped Joe Strummer CD ripped at 224 AAC. I have no idea why but about 5 seconds into the song the Slim DOS prompt closes and slimserver goes bye bye. I start slim using the dos propt because I use iTunes Updater. Here is my readout from the Log.txt with 10,000 Maniacs playing first (and playing fine)... Could you try running this with the DOS prompt window set to stay open? That, or open the command prompt from the start menu and run the server from command line: cd \program files\slimserver\server slim.exe The crash message is probably not a slimserver debug message, so is being spit out just as the dos window closes on you. -kdf ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I'm going to open the Realslim can of worms again...
I don't know why I didn't think of this originally but it occurs to me that I should have posted this in the 3rd party plug-ins forum. Sorry about that folks! I'll move it there now... ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Small footprint receiver?
http://www.teac.com/consumer_electronics/ReferenceSeries.html pretty small and more than enough power for most small rooms. -- jackaninny ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: You read it here first.
seems to me like slim devices has always liked the niche market instead of the mass market. frankly i think we slim customers have benefited from them NOT pandering to the pay services. mass market consumers are in for a RUDE awakening when they finally realize they did not actually purchase that song from itunes but where just renting it. drm is doomed to fail because the techies will always be able to crack it and joe sixpack will only be frustrated when trying to merge music from two or more different services or trying to reload/restore their music collection after a major crash. -- jackaninny ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Soft Squeeze Stops
I run SlimServer and SoftSqueeze on one PC. I use another PC to control SoftQueeze via the web interface. After opening the web interface and selecting tracks, the music stops playing after 10 to 30 seconds. This happens with all tracks. If I click Stop then Play, playback resumes OK with no more stops, even with the web interface remaining open. Can anyone else replicate the problem? Any suggestions most welcomed. I am using SlimServer Version: 6.1.1 - 3774 - Windows 2000 - EN - cp1252. nick -- NickM ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Soft Squeeze Stops
If you're comfortable, update to the 6.2beta version. With a couple of glitches not affecting playback, it should work fine for you. -- MrC ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
http://www.radioparadise.com/musiclinks/rp_128.m3u Amazing how many RP listeners there are on this list :-) It's clearly my favourite station I've found so far. And they made me detect quite some good, new (to me) music. It's excellent listening for anyone over 24 years old (precious little DJ noise other than the occasional site ident and no ads means practically 100% good music!) That's right! So much good music and almost no noise. and RP works great with Squeeze Network as a manual addition. :) Don't have to add it manually. You should find it browsing the Shoutcast streams (that's where I found it). -- Michael --- Help translate SlimServer by using the StringEditor Plugin (http://www.herger.net/slim/) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
The SB2 definately needs it's profile raised in the UK, but it's likely the same could be said for the rest of Europe too. This is definately I just had some mail exchange with a french guy who asked me where to buy it in France - me being Swiss German :-). He told me that one of the distributors stopped selling them. I see this here in Switzerland, too. As SliMP3, SB Cie. have been tested/mentioned in the german press, it's known in the german part of Switzerland (but still something rather exclusif). But I know of one single person here in the french part who knows it (besides me, obviously). And I think he's American/British. France seems to need some development, too... -- Michael --- Help translate SlimServer by using the StringEditor Plugin (http://www.herger.net/slim/) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: I'm going to open the Realslim can of worms again...
I'm attaching a modified version of HookAndDie.exe. I made some comments a while back about what I modified in the realslim forums on sourceforge. Let me know if it makes any difference. +---+ |Filename: HookAndDie.zip | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=289| +---+ -- gsamsa ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
