Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread bernt
erland;593887 Wrote: > > Aren't there other solutions for IR blasters ? > Do you really need the Squeezebox to handle this ? > I haven't found another way to control the volume on my amp with SBS GUI or iPeng. -- bernt 'LastFM' (http://www.last.fm/user/ottovonkopp/) SB3, SB BOOM - vortex.

Re: [slim] Resume on power on

2010-12-09 Thread stevecross
Thanks, the item i found that works is a power down unit, i can get it it turn on by pressing the squeezebox remote power on button. So basically when i press the power on on my squeezebox it powers up the actual squeezebox unit as well as my amp but sometimes the squeezebox is off so, when i then

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread erland
bernt;593884 Wrote: > > Is this correct? > > 1. No wifi bridge? (It's useful but I can live without it) > 2. No static ip? (I can use the router to set it but) > 3. No ir-blaster? (This is a showstoper) > > If it is, will it ever be implemented? > No one knows, Logitech no longer gives us

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread bernt
I was planning to buy the Touch. After reading this and other threads I'm not sure anymore. Is this correct? 1. No wifi bridge? (It's useful but I can live without it) 2. No static ip? (I can use the router to set it but) 3. No ir-blaster? (This is a showstoper) If it is, will it ever be im

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread EricBergan
erland;593877 Wrote: > I assume you know that there are third party applets for the Touch that > offers a lot more than what's ever been available on the Classic in > this area ? But it was built in with the Classic - why remove that? My real issue isn't with any particular item (except direct

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread erland
EricBergan;593876 Wrote: > > more control of the clock appearance > I assume you know that there are third party applets for the Touch that offers a lot more than what's ever been available on the Classic in this area ? -- erland Erland Isaksson ('My homepage' (http://erland.isaksson.info))

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread EricBergan
erland;593871 Wrote: > What are you missing ? Server issue rather than Touch, but the biggest one for me is ability to press a button on the IR remote and start a playlist. Lost that a few server versions ago, apparently. Further down, set a static IP address, more control of the clock appearan

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread erland
usch;593845 Wrote: > Fortunately most of the new code is still open source. I hope that in a > few years time there will be as many great plugins/applets for the > Touch as there are now for the Classic, so that it eventually becomes > usable. > What are you missing ? -- erland Erland Isakss

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Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread bigblackdog
Go the touch -- bigblackdog bigblackdog's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37719 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=83786 _

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread usch
ehjones;593834 Wrote: > Afterall, it happened with the SB3 when it came out (many people had > their fair share of problems initially), but with a solid hardware > platform, upgradable firmware, open source software development and a > small responsible company looking after it all meant that, fo

Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool

2010-12-09 Thread robinbowes
Please try the instructions listed here: http://projects.robinbowes.com/Net-UDAP/trac/wiki/GettingStarted If that fails, subscribe & post to the mailing list: http://lists.projects.robinbowes.com/mailman/listinfo/net-udap R. -- robinbowes Net-UDAP is free software - you do not have to pay

Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool

2010-12-09 Thread zzzap
Any idea why I get this output when trying to run udap_shell on Ubuntu u...@ubuntu:~/Download/Net-UDAP$ perl udap_shell.pm --local-address 172.20.2.107 Bareword found where operator expected at udap_shell.pm line 1, near "2010 kl" (Missing operator before kl?) Illegal octal digit '9' at u

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread RonM
snarlydwarf;593799 Wrote: > Homogenization is great for keeping milk safe, it is horrible for > culture.) Actually, that's PASTEURIZATION. Homogenization is what keeps the cream from rising to the top. But I agree, homogenization is horrible for culture. There is no cultural upside for homogen

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread ehjones
iPhone;593829 Wrote: > Let me ask you this: When you need to replace your 10 year old car, are > you going to get another 10 year old car and start having the same > problems or are you going to buy a car with not so many miles and years > on it IE new one or slightly used one? Nice point :) But

Re: [slim] Play later

2010-12-09 Thread usch
erland;593573 Wrote: > If you are using a Squeezebox at work, you should be able to either use > favorites or the Playlist Manager plugin by Philip Meyer. The Playlist > Manager plugin makes it possible to add current song to a user > selectable playlist. That would have been my suggestion, too.

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread iPhone
ehjones;593796 Wrote: > Am I crazy for buying another Classic instead of a Touch?! > > It's not a coincidence I also drive a 10 year old car ;) Let me ask you this: When you need to replace your 10 year old car, are you going to get another 10 year old car and start having the same problems or

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread toby10
Thanks to you both. Very interesting. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82366 _

Re: [slim] Don't want single tracks in "Albums"

2010-12-09 Thread usch
tcutting;593374 Wrote: > Could you tag with Album=Singles, and treat them all as one huge > compilation album? If you just leave the "album" tag blank, SBS automatically creates a huge compilation titled "No Album". -- usch --

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread snarlydwarf
usch;593816 Wrote: > No. I would even rather buy another SB2 than a Classic. :) I like the $10 alarm clock look still... Especially in the bedroom where my SB2 replaced a $10 alarm clock... -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread EricBergan
ehjones;593813 Wrote: > At least you have a warranty ;) True, although the SB that died was actually a Slim Devices SB3, and the other one is still running, so I'm comfortable with the longevity for a CE product. In fact, it was probably one of the oldest things in the audio cabinet :-) eric

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread pgnyc
EricBergan;593810 Wrote: > I went through the same thing a few weeks ago. Ended up going with the > Touch because it turned out to only be a little more than getting a > Classic. > > I use coax digital out, so can't say I really notice an audio > difference (and I'm usually fairly discriminating

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread usch
ehjones;593796 Wrote: > Am I crazy for buying another Classic instead of a Touch?! No. I would even rather buy another SB2 than a Classic. :) -- usch usch's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33389 V

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread exile
toby10, i think you're right in that the networks relationship with the affiliates needs to change. People are watching the networks programming because its a popular branded item. I think most folks could care less if those network shows are attached to a local affiliate. The local stations wil

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread ehjones
EricBergan;593810 Wrote: > Ended up going with the Touch Now, I'm not sure I made the right > choice. At least you have a warranty ;) -- ehjones ehjones's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=521

Re: [slim] Resume on power on

2010-12-09 Thread usch
The Squeezebox by itself -is- always on. The "off" state is controlled by and remembered on the server. -- usch usch's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33389 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevi

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread EricBergan
I went through the same thing a few weeks ago. Ended up going with the Touch because it turned out to only be a little more than getting a Classic. I use coax digital out, so can't say I really notice an audio difference (and I'm usually fairly discriminating on audio.) Also, my SB is in a closed

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2010-12-09 Thread cege
I just bought a Galaxy Tab and I can confirm, the current SqueezeCommander is working well. But nevertheless, there is room for improvements due to the higher resolutions, which are available on tab's. So I will check a new tab version, as soon as it comes out. Probably there is a bonus for curre

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread snarlydwarf
toby10;593801 Wrote: > > Of the four national OTA networks in the US, do you think one or two > may decide to exit the affiliate (local OTA) business model and go to > strictly subscription based (cable or sat) broadcasting in the next > decade? The networks are paying local stations to broadca

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread eeagle
Well yes the Touch is better, but you're in luck if you still like the Classic look as it is still available from several sources including Amazon. I drive a 10yr old car too, but plan to buy a Touch next time one is on sale.I love the squeezebox whole line up, but would prefer the higher bit

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread toby10
Snarly & exile, Very interesting comments. I'd love to get your thoughts on the future of the network + affiliate business model. I have no broadcasting background nor knowledge of the biz so Of the four national OTA networks in the US, do you think one or two may decide to exit the affilia

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread exile
snarlydwarf, you're a funny guy. i love how you refute everything I say. nice. i think one point that we both can agree on is that while most of television already caters to the lowest common denominator- i.e.-anything on E! network, quality tv is still to be found-i.e- almost anything on HBO.

Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread garym
ehjones;593796 Wrote: > So after 5 years, several house moves and general abuse my Classic has > died (endless rebooting cycle which my troubleshooting-fu has failed to > solve). > > Am I crazy for buying another Classic instead of a Touch?! > > I gather the sound quality from the Touch is bett

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread snarlydwarf
exile;593793 Wrote: > with all due respect snarlydwarf, I think you're wrong. You can think what you want... people want local news and information. You're not going to see that from Hulu or Youtube or iTunes. > > i too work in the television business. i'm an editor of tv shows. > People wan

[slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox

2010-12-09 Thread ehjones
So after 5 years, several house moves and general abuse my Classic has died (endless rebooting cycle which my troubleshooting-fu has failed to solve). Am I crazy for buying another Classic instead of a Touch?! I gather the sound quality from the Touch is better (I've got a touch of tinnitus and

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread exile
snarlydwarf;593788 Wrote: > > It may look like freedom to choose what you watch, but the Giant Media > Conglomerates will determine your choices. Your choice will be "That > Which Is Profitable". Independence is out the window: if it can't get > a million views it's not worth it. with all due

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread Pat Farrell
On 12/09/2010 01:45 PM, snarlydwarf wrote: > Well, since I work for a Broadcast TV station > > It's all very complicated and ugly. What do you do about the local > affiliates... broadcast TV is paid for with advertisers, some are > national, some are local. The local TV broadcasters are toa

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread snarlydwarf
erland;593776 Wrote: > It's so frustrating to read reviews like this when you realize that if > those broadcasting companies just were interested in taking my money > and providing me with the service I want, we could get a really nice TV > experience. In the next second you realize that this is

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread exile
erland;593776 Wrote: > if those broadcasting companies just were interested in taking my money > and providing me with the service I want, we could get a really nice TV > experience. ahh yes, erland. the sad reality is that even with the lessons learned from the demise of the music industry th

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread jean2
toby10;593770 Wrote: > Comparison and review of AppleTV vs Logitech Revue > http://windowssecrets.com/2010/12/09/02-Set-top-boxes-match-up-Apple-TV-vs.-Google-TV/#story1 "Video Killed the Radio Star" I hope Logitech will remember that the Radio, Boom and Touch are quite high in sales ranking on

Re: [slim] BBC hourly news

2010-12-09 Thread StephenM
Go to World. Then Europe, Then United Kingdom. Then BBC. Then select BBC World Service. The BBC World Service has world news every hour, 24/7. Hope his helps. StephenM -- StephenM StephenM's Profile: http://forums.slimde

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread erland
toby10;593770 Wrote: > Comparison and review of AppleTV vs Logitech Revue > http://windowssecrets.com/2010/12/09/02-Set-top-boxes-match-up-Apple-TV-vs.-Google-TV/#story1 > It's so frustrating to read reviews like this when you realize that if those broadcasting companies just were interested in

[slim] Resume on power on

2010-12-09 Thread stevecross
I have just connected my squeezebox to a power down plug and wondered is it possible for the squeezebox when plugged in to always be powered on, as ready to play music rather than having to get the remote and turn it on. steve -- stevecross -

Re: [slim] Hail Mary time for Logitech with its Google TV?

2010-12-09 Thread toby10
Comparison and review of AppleTV vs Logitech Revue http://windowssecrets.com/2010/12/09/02-Set-top-boxes-match-up-Apple-TV-vs.-Google-TV/#story1 -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2010-12-09 Thread Skinny
flattermann;593623 Wrote: > The tablet version will be a completely new (and mostly rewritten) App, > so, yes, you need to buy it again. Will the tablet version also work on a low-end Dealextreme Android 1.6 pad? In that case I'll gladly pay! When do you reckon we will see it? As for the curren

Re: [slim] Toggle Alarm on / off with commandline?

2010-12-09 Thread DiSNEYN
Pascal Hibon;593739 Wrote: > A way to remind you every night is to setup an event in your iPhone > calendar. It is possible to make it recurring (every night) and to > alert you. > I know this is not what you were asking about either but I think it > will be easier than creating a script that to

Re: [slim] Toggle Alarm on / off with commandline?

2010-12-09 Thread Pascal Hibon
DiSNEYN;593735 Wrote: > I allready use iPeng on my iPhone, but then i must remeber to enable the > alarm every night before i go to bed. I want more than one alarm to make > sure i go upp. I know it's easy to switch on / off on the iPeng but that > don't solve my problem. > > /Hans A way to re

Re: [slim] Toggle Alarm on / off with commandline?

2010-12-09 Thread DiSNEYN
JJZolx;593670 Wrote: > Looks like this can be done through the CLI (Squeezebox Server's command > line interface, which works over telnet). You may be able to use the > built-in Windows telnet client or a 3rd party one and perhaps wrap it > in a batch file. > > For documentation of the CLI go t

Re: [slim] Toggle Alarm on / off with commandline?

2010-12-09 Thread DiSNEYN
Pascal Hibon;593680 Wrote: > Managing your alarms would be a lot easier by using a remote such as > iPeng on your iPod Touch or iPhone. This way you don’t even need > different alarms for different times (only one will do) and it is very > easy for you switch them on and off and adjust the alarm

Re: [slim] ANNOUNCE: iPeng for iPad - Your Squeezebox Remote Gets Big

2010-12-09 Thread simonjedrake
pippin;593418 Wrote: > > > THE LYRICS SCREEN SAVER. > > iPeng has been able to show lyrics for a track for a long time through > it's context menu. Yet this is not always the most convenient way to > use them. > Since iPeng for iPad has somewhat flexible screen savers it looks like > a good id

Re: [slim] ANNOUNCE: iPeng for iPad - Your Squeezebox Remote Gets Big

2010-12-09 Thread jimzak
After following all your suggestions and getting the latest version, iPeng for iPad seems much more responsive for me. Thanks for a great app. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp

Re: [slim] Toggle Alarm on / off with commandline?

2010-12-09 Thread Pascal Hibon
Managing your alarms would be a lot easier by using a remote such as iPeng on your iPod Touch or iPhone. This way you don’t even need different alarms for different times (only one will do) and it is very easy for you switch them on and off and adjust the alarm time. http://penguinlovesmusic.de/