System requirements for 6.2 seems to be quite a bit higher than for
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it just to be safe? I'm running 6.1.1 on a 300 MHz, 192 MB laptop.
Should I forget about the 6.2?
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When using Browse Music Folder to select a directory
I end up with an alphabetically ordered playlist not one
ordered by track number.
Is this expected ?
yes. they are ordered alphabetically by filename.
Is it possible to change this behaviour to
NeilH Wrote:
When using Browse Music Folder to select a directory
I end up with an alphabetically ordered playlist not one
ordered by track number.
Is this expected ?
Yes, Music Folder is supposed to look much the same as the view in
Windows or Mac folder browsing.
Is it possible to
Thanks for the update.
I can't help thinking this is a retrograde step.
Browse by album/artist effectively gives me a flat list of
700+/1200+ entries respectively to work through.
Browse by Folder gives a logical to me layout that allows
me to locate any CD a lot faster.
Would it be possible
NeilH Wrote:
Thanks for the update.
I can't help thinking this is a retrograde step.
Browse by album/artist effectively gives me a flat list of
700+/1200+ entries respectively to work through.
Browse by Folder gives a logical to me layout that allows
me to locate any CD a lot
Munge Wrote:
System requirements for 6.2 seems to be quite a bit higher than for
previous releases. Is it because of significant changes to 6.2, or is
it just to be safe? I'm running 6.1.1 on a 300 MHz, 192 MB laptop.
Should I forget about the 6.2?
It would be useful if you mentioned the OS.
Another method which I use is to rip to specific directories and then
simply use a windows shortcut to include those you want in the 'SS
Music Folder'. This is the same method you would use to access more
than one hard drive or partition.
I used this primarily to exclude Christmas Music from
System requirements for 6.2 seems to be quite a bit higher
than for previous releases. Is it because of significant
changes to 6.2, or is it just to be safe? I'm running 6.1.1
on a 300 MHz, 192 MB laptop.
Should I forget about the 6.2?
Install it in a separate directory and tell it
Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Richard Titmuss[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm currently tracking development through Subversion. What do I need to do
to keep up to date with Softsqueeze through this route?
svn update
I tried this, but don't end up with the 'jar' file that it
Andy Hawkins wrote:
I tried this, but don't end up with the 'jar' file that it looks for when
you try to install SoftSqueeze (apologies if my terminology isn't right, I'm
a C++ guy, not a Java guy g).
Any steps required after doing the update to be able to use the player from
a server?
How
I've got an old SliMP3 - thinking about getting an SB3 for another
room.
Recently I installed SlimServer 6.2, some MP3s in my collection don't
show up, that worked fine under 5.4.
Doesn't show up under Browse Music Folder either, and I read
somewhere that this uses filenames only (in 6.2) and
I have a PSP and a Dell Axim X3. I would say that's it's easier to
navigate using the PDA. The PSP's analogue nub is a bit imprecise.
In terms of connecting to the Wireless network, the PSP was a doddle,
took 5 mins to configure. Pity it's only 802.11b though.
Both are equally bad for data
Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Richard Titmuss[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How are you trying to install Softsqueeze? It should just work from if
you use Java Webstart from the slimserver web interface. Otherwise
you'll find all the Softsqueeze files in
I have a collection of radio, and audio books which I would also like to
exclude from the music scan. I only ever access them from the Browse
Music Folder.
I like the idea of having a per-directory hidden file that instructs
slimserver how to behave
See
Almost certainly the missing service.
Please run this command and see if it helps...
C:\program files\SlimServer\Server\Slim.exe -install
Bug 1960 and already discussed in the forum this week...
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I logged a bug on this issue.
In slimserver 6.02, I had my Xmas music and movie soundtracks outside
my music folder, but I created playlists to access the files and could
still play them from the UI.
Using this method, the tracks never appeared in Random mixes as they
weren't visible in my
I think I need to do the reverse.
My files are all located accurately in a directory structure.
but tagged relatively inaccurately wrt anything else other than
artist/album/track name.
If I can't easily select and play a CD based on hierarchal location. I
need to somehow reflect the hierarchal
If you just want a web browsing remote have you thought about the Nokia
770? http://europe.nokia.com/nokia/0,1522,,00.html?orig=/770
For me the 800 x 480 touch screen and 802.11g are the big advantages.
Knowing Nokia and being a dedicated web tablet it will probably have
similar shortcuts for
oreillymj Wrote:
Now the Xmas songs do play during random mixes.
But if you tag them with a Genre, of say, 'Xmas' you can easily exclude
them as the 6.2 Random Mix supports include/exclude genres.
David
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Have to say it was the main reason I've just hunted out the forums - the
new font just does not work on my Slimp3.
I upgraded, and now I can't tell what time it is! I'm used to being
able to glance at it from the sofa and tell the time - it's now easier
to read the time off the DVD recorder
Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
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OK, understood. The Softsqueeze directory in svn is just the source
code. You'll find the binary .jar in the slimserver svn in the above
folder. Or if you have the Java JDK and apache ant installed you could
Assumedly this is only a problem when you're playing random music (i.e.
you can just not play Christmas music in other situations). Why don't
you just give your Christmas music the genre Christmas, then use Random
Mix and tell it to exclude Christmas?
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Yannzola Wrote:
I don't think
Mark,
Some thoughts:
Are both AP running at the same time? If so, and they are being used
as DHCP servers to get the IP address for the SB this might cause the
169.254.xxx.xxx problem.
Try turning off the old AP and see if that helps.
Make sure you reset the SB by holding the power button
I don't use iTunes, rather glad actually as it seems too cause so many
problems!
Sorry it's not helping you but perhaps someone using iTunes can confirm
wether or not it works.
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SS doesn't care about the offical MP3 genre list.
But I believe it is a bit flaky at picking up genre changes on existing
files.
Have you checked the re-tagged files have the correct genre in SS?
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metaflac? You generally get it with flac (flac.sf.net).
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NeilH Wrote:
A linux command line utility to modify FLAC metadata would
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Andy Hawkins wrote:
Ah, OK I am tracking the server branch of 6.2 currently, so does that mean
any changes that are made in the 6.2 branch of Softsqueeze (assuming there
are any) will be applied when I do an update?
Yes, that's right. Softsqueeze 2.1 was merged in r4860 on the 6.2
branch,
Thanks for the reply David,
I have just got my SB2 working with my old WAP now. The reason that
wasnt working was because the password for the new WAP was longer than
the old one and I had put spaces in after it instead of deleting the
remaining characters. So the major panic is over as I can
Hi
Now I have updated to 6.2 my iTunes playlists do not appear!
The itunes XML file is on the same drive as all the music and I have
set itunes to manage my files. I have tried re-scanning in the
slimserver but my playlists do not appear in slimserver?
Any ideas?
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Mark,
Glad you've got your music back especially as your having to work.
Luckily I am on a few days holiday.
With regard to the SB apparently connecting I did notice that when I
rebooted mine it did try to connect as soon as I choose the network
name. It obviously could not have done this as
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David,
It did ask me for my password after I had selected the WAP. I entered
it incorrectly,on for my old WAP as it had lots of spaces after it, but
then the SB2 said it was connecting to the WAP and after about 5 seconds
it actually said that it was connected. Obviously there is absolutely
no
Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Richard Titmuss[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, that's right. Softsqueeze 2.1 was merged in r4860 on the 6.2
branch, so you should see it now.
Indeed I can :)
Thanks a lot.
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Mark,
it seems the real problem now is that, for some reason, the SB is
fixated on the 169.254 address.
I dont know if the following is possible, as I do not use my router as
a DHCP server. I run a full domain setup with WIN SBS 2003. The
router and server PC have fixed IP's issued by the SBS
I'll go back and have a look at the tags iTunes put on these files.
Annoyingly, if the file has ID1.1 ID2.x tags, iTunes will only update
the 2.x tags. I then have to go into winamp and use the Copy to ID1.1
button to synch the tags.
So why do I use iTunes? Well I think it's got the most
Oh I've been considering the 770 alright, just whenever Nokia considers
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Annoyingly, if the file has ID1.1 ID2.x tags, iTunes will
only update
the 2.x tags. I then have to go into winamp and use the Copy
to ID1.1
button to synch the tags.
Isn't there an iTunes option that deals with this?
(Would check but I don't have iTunes installed here).
I've never had
Should be fairly soon, T3 have got hold of one and apparently some
companies are taking orders.
Per the Nokia website for the UK they are saying 249 GBP available
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Hi
Just updated to 6.2 (and did a full re-scan), from a 6.2beta of a
couple weeks ago when replaygain first appeared, and things are working
fine if I double click slim.exe...but not when slim starts up from the
slimtray application.
There is nothing in the event log. All I get is the tray
kdf Wrote:
On 26-Oct-05, at 9:01 PM, agentsmith wrote:
As posted by previous posts, 6.2 is seriously broken. With server
either
not starting OR stopping itself continuously. I tried the 6.5 beta
with
similar results.
now that 6.2 is released, 6.5 is considered experimental, and
Almost certainly the missing service.
Please run this command and see if it helps...
C:\program files\SlimServer\Server\Slim.exe -install
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I want to access Paste Radio via Slimserver - it's on
http://www.accuradio.com/paste/.
But the stream URL appears to be very well hidden; does anone know how to
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Yep that did it, cheers.
(I did search the forum briefly for startup issues, didn't find this
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This review has just been pointed out to me:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1759560,00.asp
One bit in particular is interesting:
But the ZonePlayer does the opposite as well: It can play the same
music throughout the house, perfectly synchronized. Even though that
may seem drop-dead
Had a look but could not see the following problem that I'm getting.
Just installed 6.2 and generally fine but if I Browse Artists and look
at Various Artists it is only picking up 1 whereas I have loads which I
can see when I Browse Music Folder.
Any ideas?
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I am tempted by a wired SB2. Can anyone comment on the VAT etc when
shipped from the US ?? Anyway of avoiding it ?
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I also tried the Roku first as it is advertised better... ie, it's
available in your local Best Buy when your shopping. But, I could
never even get it to work after a frustrating week of trying
everything. Returned it and then stumbled upon this site. Got some
more feedback on another forum
I don't think you can avoid it as it is charged by UPS (including VAT on
the delivery cost as well).
If anybody does know a way of avoiding it then plase let us know as I
am about to order a couple of SB3's.
They had wired SB2's at Scan yesterday for 117 GBP (124), not sure you
are going to be
agentsmith said the following on 27/10/2005 05:00:
As posted by the previous poster, 6.2 is seriously broken. With server
either not starting OR stopping itself continuously. I tried the 6.5
beta with similar results.
For your information I ended up wiping an entire hard drive with a
brand
Hi, I am considering purchasing a number of Squeezeboxes for around the
home and as an experiment to see how well it works I've ripped the
entire collection to WMA lossless, downloaded Slimserver 6.2 and a copy
of Softsqueeze. I'm running the SS on a 2.2ghz P4 with 1GB RAM.
When I play any track
pedalhead Wrote:
both the Roku and the media server are wireless.
I'd be a bit careful about this, you could well get drop-outs if
streaming flac or pcm (although now that flac is decoded in SB firmware
the problem may be alleviated). Normal set up is to have the server
wired and the Squeezebox
ModelCitizen Wrote:
I'd be a bit careful about this, you could well get drop-outs if
streaming flac or pcm (although now that flac is decoded in SB firmware
the problem may be alleviated). Normal set up is to have the server
wired and the Squeezebox wireless.
MC
Yeah I'm hoping the 802.11g
Neil Cameron wrote:
I want to access Paste Radio via Slimserver - it's on
http://www.accuradio.com/paste/.
But the stream URL appears to be very well hidden; does anone know how to
get it to work?
In the past people here have mentioned URL Snooper:
I've no experience of UPS but many carriers charge a handling fee for
the documentation associated with customs and VAT on imports. There may
be duty to be paid as well as VAT. Factoring in the need to return the
product to the US if any warranty attention is required, I always go
for UK purchase
nickrt Wrote:
Hi
Now I have updated to 6.2 my iTunes playlists do not appear!
The itunes XML file is on the same drive as all the music and I have
set itunes to manage my files. I have tried re-scanning in the
slimserver but my playlists do not appear in slimserver?
Any ideas?
I'd be a bit careful about this, you could well get drop-outs if
streaming flac or pcm (although now that flac is decoded in SB firmware
the problem may be alleviated). Normal set up is to have the server
wired and the Squeezebox wireless.
I use a wireless connection to both server and router
Fifer Wrote:
I use a wireless connection to both server and router without a problem.
I didn't really have a problem when I was doing this with the SB1 using
802.11b either.
Is your music lossless? If so, you've achieved something that I wasn't
reliably able to with the Roku.
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This is not normal!
Have you tried with any other file types?
I think that WMA Lossless with Softsqueeze might be a bit of a grey area
at the moment.
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Fifer Wrote:
Yes, all my music is ripped to .flac.
edit: I read your post incorrectly :-)
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On 10/27/05, Steve Baumgarten [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Neil Cameron wrote:
I want to access Paste Radio via Slimserver - it's on
http://www.accuradio.com/paste/.
But the stream URL appears to be very well hidden; does anone know how to
get it to work?
In the past people here have
My server and squeezebox2 are both wireless, with my entire audio
collection being flac. I've _never_ had a dropout. The squeezebox is
by the router, the server is upstairs.
Max
ModelCitizen Wrote:
I'd be a bit careful about this, you could well get drop-outs if
streaming flac or pcm
Hi,
I'm new to the forum and have been following this thread with interest
as my wife is very keen to listen to Radio 4 again on the grown up
speakers! I have just tried moving to Slimserver 6.2, alien 0.99 and
the suggested mplayer fix (w/o kill) but I'm still getting the garbled
output within
I don't have the documentation to hand (hidden from wife!!) but I know I
was just charged VAT at 17.5% on the cost of my SB2 from Slimdevices +
the postage fee. There was no duty or handling fee to pay (unlike Bazil
where the duty is 60%!!!)
If that is $25 (cheapest delivery cost) then the cost
I had this problem once with one of my computers, it would take about
that long to start playing and also to change tracks. This was with
MP3's. It went away when I updated to the latest 6.2 and the latest
softsqueeze.
No it is definetly not normal, you will see a whole world of difference
with
I have SS 6.1.1 installed and was using the SoftSqueeze that came with
it. I've found some small gltiches in playback occasionally and thought
I might download and run the new SoftSqueeze to see if it helps. Can I
download the new jar file and just place it in the correct directory -
and use it
It would be useful to tell us what on earth Otto's Baroque
Musick is!
James
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Is it possible to stream an mp3 file from the slimserver to a Sony PSP?
Thanks,
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If you mean download a file, yes. If you mean stream and playback in
real-time, no.
I did try running Softsqueeze on the PSP, but the built in browser does
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gingerneil Wrote:
Got one from scan...
They have gone from the todayonly page, but thanksfully I'd already
added to the basket earlier this morning..! :)
£125 incl postage for a wired version.
Does that work? I have often wondered as that has happened to me before
with the today only but I
Can you use the PSP Web Browser to select the artist/album/file(s) you
want to download before playback. When you download these files...
where do they go - onto the memory stick?
Thanks...
Kevin
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Media Centre reports that I have 9867 songs in my library, If I search
for *.flac and *.m4a in my library folder, windows finds 9867 files.
Slimserver says that I have 9823 songs, even after a full delete and
rescan.
Does anyone have any suggestions how to track down the missing 44
songs?
Ah!
BTW I created a new page on the wiki to put the URLs for frequently
requested stations.
Or maybe notes on why they won't work on SlimServer.
(Mainly because you can't search the forum for XFM and I always forget
the URL)
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?InternetRadioURLs
James
max.spicer Wrote:
Assumedly this is only a problem when you're playing random music (i.e.
you can just not play Christmas music in other situations). Why don't
you just give your Christmas music the genre Christmas, then use Random
Mix and tell it to exclude Christmas?
Max
I also use
Ahh it is is working now, Bach heaven!!! (or not, I know nothing about
classical music)
This is from entering http://www.bach-radio.com/listen64.pls into the
Radio Tune In setting on the front page of SS. You can then save this
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Craig, James (IT) Wrote:
Ah!
BTW I created a new page on the wiki to put the URLs for frequently
requested stations.
Or maybe notes on why they won't work on SlimServer.
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* nickrt shaped the electrons to say...
Hi - I think I sorted it. I had to stop slimserver service and then
restart it and do another scan from scratch. This time it picked up
the playlists (odd - something not quite right here!).
Nick - if you see this again, and can reproduce, please run
Nope. But I'm not fussy!
Isn't it an MP3 stream though?
I'm not sure if that's relevant anyway - can WMA be streamed to all SB
models now? I lose track.
James
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mikerob Wrote:
I totally agree that I only see the justification to check the music
library stats when you do something to change them. With me, that's
only when I do a rescan as I don't use iTunes, composer, various
artists or compilation album features.
No, that is not the only
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Is it possible to add the Random Mix options to the remote's shuffle
button?
Essentially, I'd like to be able to press shuffle on my remote and
toggle through the existing shuffle options as well as random mix (by
album, by artist, random year, etc.). Can I set this up myself by
creating a
Thanks for the replies.
It seems to happen with MP3 also.
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Sounds like they've been too clever by half! Shame. Great station...
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I want to access Paste Radio via Slimserver - it's on
I think that to listen to this station would require a plugin, like
LastFM.
However I would guess that they'll be less open to revealing all of the
details one would need to do so.
James
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More oddness.
The previous problem was based on my browsing my original SB1. When
using the web interface Browse Artists / Various Artists, this shows
the correct albums (approx 50) but says 1 album with 3 songs by 3
artists? This is indicating only the tracks that I'm seeing on the
SB1. If I
Sorry Matty, It's JRiver Media Centre not the windows one.
I see what you are getting at with the listing but that would involve
comparing two, 10,000 item lists and I don't like the sound of that
:-)
I also tried running SS with D_scan enabled but the txt file isn't long
enough to capture any
i've had the exact same problem since i first bought my sb. itunes
reports 6123 songs, while slimserver reports 6012. i have no idea what
the problem is, and i've never been able to fix it. when bought the sb
back in january i believe the software was 5.4 or something like that,
and the problem
gingerneil Wrote:
Got one from scan...
They have gone from the todayonly page, but thanksfully I'd already
added to the basket earlier this morning..! :)
£125 incl postage for a wired version.
Well I was just ordering one, but it's unbelievable the amount of
personal information you have to
On 27-Oct-05, at 4:52 AM, agentsmith wrote:
* I will consider trying 6.2.1 when available. However, for me and
others, the production version 6.2 is not working and the 6.5X beta
version works most of the time.
6.2.1 pre-release builds are available here:
clumsyoik Wrote:
Frankly I don't want to buy from anywhere that insists on knowing my
mothers maiden name - anyone who knows that is already 33% of the way
to stealing my bank account. (They'd also need my memorable date and
password, but still)
Of course, you don't have to use the
Can someone tell me when the 30 day satisfaction guarantee timeframe
start? Does it start the day you order it or the day you recieve it. I
would like some feedback on the SB3 but my 30 days ends the day they
start shipping the SB3.
Thanks,
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