[slim] Video and Audio

2005-05-02 Thread SlimChances
. -- SlimChances ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Wireless PC to TV Converter AV Sender+ Remote Control

2005-05-17 Thread SlimChances
on a wireless squeezebox ? -- SlimChances ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Maxtor drive

2005-08-31 Thread SlimChances
as home-entertainment hubs whether or not they are connected to a personal computer. Would be great if this worked in conjunction with Squeezebox 2 and the internet radio was available without turning on the computer also. -- SlimChances ___ Discuss

[slim] Flash Hard Drives

2008-12-11 Thread SlimChances
Here is an interesting article on Flash Hard Drive technology. Perhaps quieter computers are becoming more feasible. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/11/technology/personaltech/11basics.html?_r=1nl=techemc=techa1 -- SlimChances

[slim] Slimserver must be open to connect

2006-11-27 Thread SlimChances
search and read numerous threads on connection problems but could not find this issue. Thanks -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http

[slim] Re: Slimserver must be open to connect

2006-11-28 Thread SlimChances
Thank you for your reply. How would I enable autostart? -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30076

[slim] Re: Slimserver must be open to connect

2006-11-29 Thread SlimChances
Thanks, I will make the necessary changes tonight -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30076

[slim] Re: scanner.exe never stops

2007-01-04 Thread SlimChances
I am not using Music Magic. My version is: SlimServer Version: 6.5.0 - 9916 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 Perl Version: 5.8.7 MSWin32-x86-multi-thread MySQL Version: 5.0.22-community-nt My hard drive is continuously grinding away since I upgraded to 6.5 version. -- SlimChances

[slim] Re: scanner.exe never stops

2007-01-04 Thread SlimChances
it. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31164 ___ discuss

[slim] Re: SB2 Cutting Out with SS 6.5.1

2007-01-23 Thread SlimChances
I am having the same problem with my SB2 and slimserver 6.5.1 I am not able to start my squeezebox from the player or web interface. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[slim] Multiple Playlist Directories

2008-09-11 Thread SlimChances
symbol if I have to. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52507

[slim] Blank Screen saver

2007-06-26 Thread SlimChances
: 6.5.1 - 11206 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 Server IP address: 192.168.0.101 Perl Version: 5.8.8 MSWin32-x86-multi-thread MySQL Version: 5.0.22-community-nt -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Blank Screen saver

2007-06-27 Thread SlimChances
Thank you, That fixed it -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36416

[slim] Browse Years

2007-07-16 Thread SlimChances
take. I did do a search on the forum but after a few pages of non related threads gave up. Sorry if this has already been posted. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View

Re: [slim] Browse Years

2007-07-16 Thread SlimChances
- Windows XP - EN - cp1252 Server IP address: 192.168.0.101 Perl Version: 5.8.8 MSWin32-x86-multi-thread MySQL Version: 5.0.22-community-nt -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Browse Years

2007-07-18 Thread SlimChances
right now clearing and rescanning and I will let you know my results later. Thanks for your interest. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Browse Years

2007-07-18 Thread SlimChances
to be very useful for tasks such as playing songs in a decade -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36866

[slim] Artists not displaying

2009-01-31 Thread SlimChances
in the last year and have found them fairly unhelpful (last conversation with a rep entailed a dialogue about playlists and he told me that m3u files were not a supported music format. Had to explain that it was not a music file but a playlist file). -- SlimChances

Re: [slim] Artists not displaying

2009-02-01 Thread SlimChances
Did a complete rescan. Artists now showing -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59081

[slim] SC stops randomly

2009-02-21 Thread SlimChances
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Re: [slim] SC stops randomly

2009-02-21 Thread SlimChances
The Plugin Powersave was shutting SC down. Changed setting in powersave from always on to on when paused or stopped. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View

Re: [slim] SC stops randomly

2009-02-22 Thread SlimChances
You must have replied to my thread in err. However have a look at these amps - http://www.trendsaudio.com/ -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-09-26 Thread SlimChances
Not sure how this would work as an HTPC and PVR but this looks interesting. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=41924vpn=PT.SCA0X.073manufacture=Acer Fits behind an flat screen TV with wall mounting bracket Wireless mouse and keyboard wifi Win 7 upgrade available etc -- SlimChances

Re: [slim] Since SqueezePlay is hosed

2009-10-14 Thread SlimChances
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/SqueezeCenter-Download-100632.html Not sure if above will work but worth a try. Almost updated my SC to 7.4; glad I didn't. Each new server seems bloated with new useless garbage. -- SlimChances

Re: [slim] Windows 7 standby/hibernate

2010-09-08 Thread SlimChances
. -- SlimChances SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81704 ___ discuss

Re: [slim] amber lAMPS!

2011-08-24 Thread SlimChances
with Dolby Pro Logic II giving my stereo flac tracks a surround sound feel. I know this is sacrilege to the audiophiles and many others but I really like the sound from a multichannel setup. Thanks for the link -- SlimChances

[slim] Curious behaviour after shutdown

2011-09-09 Thread SlimChances
it stopped playing. The bit rate of the station is only 64 kbps CBR so perhaps that was the reason the buffer was able to play back for such a long period of time. I have SC 7.5.1 on Ubuntu 10.10 64bit -- SlimChances

Re: [slim] Curious behaviour after shutdown

2011-09-10 Thread SlimChances
The connection always ceased transmitting about 5 minutes after I disconnected in the past. I didn't know that it could play for long periods after turning off the computer or with MySB -- SlimChances SlimChances's

Re: [slim] Curious behaviour after shutdown

2011-09-11 Thread SlimChances
Thanks for the info. It really isn't a problem I just thought it was unusual as I had thought the radio broadcasts were transmitting after the computer shut down because of some kind of buffer in the Squeezebox -- SlimChances

Re: [slim] What steps does community need to take to ensure continued function of SB players

2012-09-04 Thread SlimChances
Erland You said in an earlier post on this thread Squeezebox Classic/Boom/Transporter/Receiver all load their firmware via the local LMS, so for these there aren't any issue to load the firmware you like and they don't force mysqueezebox.com registration. Does this mean if I had to do a factory

Re: [slim] What steps does community need to take to ensure continued function of SB players

2012-09-09 Thread SlimChances
That's good as most of my players are the older style Classic and SB3 players. I will be following these threads on how to prepare for the eventuality that LMS and MySqueezebox.com are no longer supported, with interest. It may be a couple of years or it may be sooner but it is inevitable .

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread SlimChances
I guess the world is passing me by. Neither my wife nor I have ever had a cell phone or tablet. Personally the thought of constantly being available, which I think is the curse of the cell phone, repels me. I like technology but I like to leave it at home when I go out. The thought of texting

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-28 Thread SlimChances
I guess the Iphone or Android may be used for many things besides phone calls but that was really my point. While I enjoy using my computer for various tasks, my HTPC, and my Squeezebox I do not want to be tethered to this technology all my waking hours. Don't you need to get away from the

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-28 Thread SlimChances
I don't see it that way. When I want to get away from technology I want to get away from it not just turn it off SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-28 Thread SlimChances
I recall several years ago going out for a very short X-Country ski in the woods. Before the ski the leader asked the members of the group whether anyone had a cell phone in case of accident. Many people said they had their trusted cell phones with them and thought it a very good idea. While you

Re: [slim] Rearranging menues

2012-11-23 Thread SlimChances
Info Browser was working fine for me until I added a couple of RSS feeds now the info browser appears and disappears for no particular reason. The font for the RSS feeds is also unecessarily small SlimChances's Profile:

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-12-15 Thread SlimChances
I have been running MIP on Ubuntu using WINE emulator with success. Allows for fingerprinting/archiving SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-12-16 Thread SlimChances
The Cambridge player appears to read NTFS or FAT32 files so it would not work with a Linux system unless you had an NTFS partition with your music files rather than the default EXT4 SlimChances's Profile:

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-12-16 Thread SlimChances
nelamvr6 wrote: I don't think that's right. Both of those devices support UPnP, and they say right on the front page they work with NASs. If I set up XBMC on my Linux box, why wouldn't it work? Where did you read about those restrictions? Support page

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-12-16 Thread SlimChances
My mistakeI run XBMC on my Win 7 machine for an HTPC ,but you are right XBMC will work on Linux system also SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread:

Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch

2012-12-25 Thread SlimChances
jhonsber...@msn.com wrote: I would not be interested in buying another Logitech product after their decision to discontinue the Touch . The one thing I've noticed about this company is the life cycle of many of their products is short . I haven't noticed that with any of my Squeezebox

[slim] Seagate Constellation CS 3TB

2013-01-12 Thread SlimChances
I noticed this Hard Drive ,Seagate Constellation CS 3TB, on sale today and wondered if it would be suitable for my Ubuntu Desktop that holds all my music (as well as other data about 1 TB total). It is rated at Enterprise level with I believe 800,000 MTF and uses low power. it seems ideal for a

Re: [slim] Seagate Constellation CS 3TB

2013-01-12 Thread SlimChances
The WD Green I am using now is 2 1/2 years old so I guess it is due for a replacement. My computer is not on 24/7 so that might extend it's life a bit. I was hoping someone might have some knowledge of the Constellation HD ; I know it can be used in NAS servers but I am not sure if it would be a

Re: [slim] Seagate Constellation CS 3TB

2013-01-20 Thread SlimChances
Michael you may well be right on that. Frankly I have yet to have a Hard Drive fail before it gets too small for my data. However I ended up buying a WD Black 4TB monster and have transfered my music to it. This gives me a great deal of room to add music and a new(old) back up drive.

Re: [slim] Seagate Constellation CS 3TB

2013-01-22 Thread SlimChances
The WD Black has a 5 year warranty. The MTBF is no longer published for these drives but I believe it would be a higher rate than the Red drives SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165

Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox: Product Name

2013-01-29 Thread SlimChances
MainSqueeze ? SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97975 ___ discuss

[slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-01 Thread SlimChances
I am tempted to buy at relatively little cost an Android cell phone with wifi to use as a remote for my Touch. I have no interest in using it as a phone, I have never owned a cell phone before. My question is can I somehow download the appropriate app to use it as a remote when I have not any

Re: [slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-01 Thread SlimChances
Perhaps this is ignorant on my part, but I don't like Apple products or their business model. In any case do I need to have a cell phone plan to make this work as a remote? SlimChances's Profile:

Re: [slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-01 Thread SlimChances
Thank you for your posts. I would never consider spending $250 on a remote for my Touch. I just noticed some Android phones on E Bay going for around

Re: [slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-02 Thread SlimChances
Well the Android link I posted was for a new phone so I would think the software is relatively up to date. However it is beginning to seem a bit too complicated so I will probably stick with a traditional remote. I have a couple of Harmony remotes that I programmed for the Squeezebox so these

Re: [slim] What can I do now? Squeezebox classic died

2013-02-12 Thread SlimChances
Squeezebox RIP +---+ |Filename: Squeezebox-RIP-620x350.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14473|

Re: [slim] Static Burst - Radio and Duet

2013-02-23 Thread SlimChances
I had this happen while playing a piece (Poem by Robbie Burns)off YouTube with the YouTube plugin. Just about blew me and my friends out of our chairs. I assumed it was the YouTube feed although that same piece worked fine on the computer. I have not used the plugin since and not had another

Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 1)

2013-02-24 Thread SlimChances
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98148 Question:

Re: [slim] No sound in LMS web interface

2013-03-10 Thread SlimChances
It might appear that the web Interface is producing sound if you have Squeezeplay opened, as the web interface can be used to control Squeezeplay once it is opened SlimChances's Profile:

Re: [slim] lossless internet radio streaming in FLAC!

2013-03-16 Thread SlimChances
Memford wrote: (All streams below are playable in VLC media player and latest stable version of foobar2000 *but note, these streams don't run 24/7, but they probably would if more people used them besides myself and a handful of others*). Absolute Radio

Re: [slim] lossless internet radio streaming in FLAC!

2013-03-18 Thread SlimChances
Getting this output when I try to play in VLC: Your input can't be opened: VLC is unable to open the MRL 'http://localhost:8080/absoluteradio.co.uk/a0flac.ogg'. Check the log for details. SlimChances's Profile:

Re: [slim] lossless internet radio streaming in FLAC!

2013-03-18 Thread SlimChances
bpa wrote: Why does this URL have localhost:8080 (which is the PC running VLC) rather than icecast.as34763.net which is in the referred links ? Quite right it was the wrong link. Tried again with the 80s station using http://icecast.as34763.net/absoluteradio.co.uk/a8flac.ogg in Foobar but it

Re: [slim] lossless internet radio streaming in FLAC!

2013-03-18 Thread SlimChances
bpa wrote: The 128k is coming from the station http icy headers - the station is providing misleading info. IIRC This info is sometimes used by LMS when dealing with the metadata in MP3 and AAC streams but I don't think metadata is provided in the OGG/Flac format. Good I will start adding

Re: [slim] Static Burst - Radio and Duet

2013-03-20 Thread SlimChances
Just had a very loud burst of static on my Touch while playing Flac from my own library. As cparker noted it was in the transition between tracks. On another thread about this occuring with the Radio SB using internet radio a suggestion was made to do a XLink reset. How do I do this and wiil it

Re: [slim] Static Burst - Radio and Duet

2013-03-20 Thread SlimChances
Will a factory reset affect plugin or applets, or any other settings? SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98169

Re: [slim] Static Burst - Radio and Duet

2013-03-20 Thread SlimChances
Mnyb wrote: All settings that are on the player itself will be affected ,applets and all . So it will be the setup routine again . there is a use case when it s ones own fault , using DTS or AC3 encoded WAV or flac files and use crossfade... Can happen in a random playlist if you have

Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 2)

2013-03-22 Thread SlimChances
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 Question:

Re: [slim] How would you like your social music life to be integrated with music listening ?

2013-03-22 Thread SlimChances
Perhaps a selfish thing, but for me also, the music is primarily my entertainment and not intended for many others. On social occassions when people come over I share my music but I rarely allow them at the controls although I ask them what they would like to listen to.

Re: [slim] Community Squeeze Logo

2013-03-25 Thread SlimChances
Mushroom_3 wrote: This would be my choice also - clean and simple. SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98339

Re: [slim] Community Squeeze Logo

2013-03-26 Thread SlimChances
Pascal Hibon wrote: I wouldn’t limit this thread to logo’s only. The proposed names in the other thread aren’t that good and this thread might be yet another opportunity to get to a good name. @ sbp: love the work you did on the logo’s. +1 I think Squeeze Device looks the best and is

Re: [slim] Pre-Announcement: ickStream

2013-04-05 Thread SlimChances
Excellent news. I would also appreciate support for MusicIP SlimChances's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=165 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98467

Re: [slim] Pre-Announcement: ickStream Music Platform

2013-05-02 Thread SlimChances
If Ickstream is reliant on having LMS installed and new OSs appear that are not compatible with the old LMS (presumably we will never get beyond LMS 7.8 now Squeezebox is discontinued) where does that leave us?

Re: [slim] Pre-Announcement: ickStream Music Platform

2013-05-06 Thread SlimChances
erland wrote: You might be right if you fulfill all the following criterias: - Exclusively is interested in using Squeezebox hardware (from Logitech or third parties like Community Squeeze project) - Exclusively is interested to play local music - Exclusively is interested to manage the

[slim] Magic Play

2013-07-02 Thread SlimChances
Came across this on SlashDot tonight http://www.magicplay.com/ What is MagicPlay? MagicPlay is an Open Source platform created by doubleTwist that establishes a universal way to stream music to wireless speakers, TVs, car audio systems and other connected devices, bringing music to the

Re: [slim] Magic Play

2013-07-03 Thread SlimChances
epoch1970 wrote: Cool idea. Interested to learn how good it works IRL. No Linux support as far as I can see :( Logitech Media Server Version: 7.7.2 - r33893 @ Wed Mar 14 05:46:46 PDT 2012 Hostname: MainSqueeze Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux Perl

Re: [slim] Back Cover Art

2013-07-18 Thread SlimChances
(all panels), all the stuff in the original Sgt Peppers, the desktop of Schools Out, Big Bambu (with paper) (would I now be restricted to SlimChances backdoor policy?), the odd newspaper fold for Thick as a Brick, etc. This ability would bring back some of the tactile enjoyment of the vinyl days

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2013-07-24 Thread SlimChances
You may be right. I didn't do any scans but tested the connection in Options and it said unable to connect. Would be a pity if it stopped working but I have my musicIP tags archived Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1372836728 @ Mon Jul 8 01:00:43 PDT 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN -

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2013-07-26 Thread SlimChances
I too found after retesting the connection in Options that it was working Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1372836728 @ Mon Jul 8 01:00:43 PDT 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux Perl Version: 5.14.2 - x86_64-linux-gnu-thread-multi Database

Re: [slim] JJ Cale - RIP

2013-07-27 Thread SlimChances
Wote songs that later Clapton popularized such as Cocaine. I think Cale's versions were superior. Great loss Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1372836728 @ Mon Jul 8 01:00:43 PDT 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux Perl Version: 5.14.2 -

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2013-07-29 Thread SlimChances
I don't have a premium key and run Ubuntu. I archive (fingerprint) all my MusiIP songs. I use MusicIP under WINE . I had it running under Linux without WINE for a while but it involved installing really old versions of JAVA and proved unreliable. Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 -

Re: [slim] need help for linux transition

2013-08-16 Thread SlimChances
VLC for playing music on Ubuntu is straightforward and simple to use. I agree with Aubuti that Squeezeplay would be the best option though Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1372836728 @ Mon Jul 8 01:00:43 PDT 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux

Re: [slim] Squeezebox is (not) dead... One year later.

2013-09-29 Thread SlimChances
I just bought a new back up Touch. I am pretty confident that I can keep my system running for a long while to come Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1376395262 @ Tue Aug 13 05:35:10 PDT 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux Perl Version: 5.14.2 -

Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox: Product Name

2013-10-09 Thread SlimChances
zoot alors Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1376395262 @ Tue Aug 13 05:35:10 PDT 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux Perl Version: 5.14.2 - x86_64-linux-gnu-thread-multi Database Version: DBD::SQLite 1.34_01 (sqlite 3.7.7.1) One SB Touch

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2013-11-18 Thread SlimChances
audiogene wrote: Yes, it has been down for some days and still is. - genpuid and musicip mixer refuse to analyze new files. I have been fiddling with hosts file to redirect the server ip to localhost but it did not work either. I think it would be catastrophic if their server deceased for

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2013-11-23 Thread SlimChances
I have most of my FLAC library archived and fingerprinted. Very few files were excluded. I did this initially under Windows (the bulk of my library was created when I had a Win XP PC, but later when I migrated my library to a Ubuntu machine I was able to fingerprint under Linux also. Right now if

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2013-11-25 Thread SlimChances
Archive analysis when tracks are analyzed (modifies files) This modifies the track with a fingerprint tag with an alphanumeric code identifying the track so Music IP can use it in mixes. While this feature is not essential it is useful if you are upgrading the OS or want to transfer your

Re: [slim] Mary Christmas to all of you

2013-12-25 Thread SlimChances
Pascal Hibon wrote: +1 I would also direct a special thank you to JackOfAll, Triode, JohnSwenson and all other Squeezebox contributors. Best wishes to all !! including Erland Isaksson Best wishes in the Holiday Season Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1385715836 @ Fri Nov 29

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2014-01-06 Thread SlimChances
After finding the server no longer connects a couple of weeks ago I am no longer able to archive fingerprints of new music. I can still scan new music to theHeadless server for use with the MusicIP plugin in LMS but no fingerprints. I know Charles Parker has instructions for Linux but only up to

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2014-01-14 Thread SlimChances
I reinstalled MusicIP under WINE and I am now able to archive/fingerprint music. It is working in Headless mode and I was able to import MusicIP on a Squeezebox scan(scan reports -MusicIP Import (17526 of

Re: [slim] Mip: R.i.p?

2014-01-19 Thread SlimChances
I was able to analyze and fingerprint tracks last night . I haven't been able to connect to the server for some weeks now but MIP seems to archive the files locally somehow Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1385715836 @ Fri Nov 29 02:23:56 PST 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8

Re: [slim] Mip: R.i.p?

2014-01-20 Thread SlimChances
cparker wrote: Offline mode still works ok with the GUI; I added 4x albums this weekend and it took approx 15mins to scan them so its liveable.. If you were starting from scratch on a large library then it would suck but I guess it depends if you have a system on 24/7 anyway you could just

Re: [slim] It's all gone pear-shaped.... and for no good or obvious reason

2014-01-29 Thread SlimChances
Any source of wireless interfeence present? New cordless phones, microwave, garage door openers etc. Try changing the Routers wireless channel below 11 and not on auto (I have mine set at 7 and no problems with boom or radio any more) Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1385715836 @ Fri Nov

Re: [slim] It's all gone pear-shaped.... and for no good or obvious reason

2014-01-29 Thread SlimChances
Setting the channel to a fixed number below 11 is easily done and may help isolate the problem Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1385715836 @ Fri Nov 29 02:23:56 PST 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux Perl Version: 5.14.2 -

Re: [slim] It's all gone pear-shaped.... and for no good or obvious reason

2014-01-29 Thread SlimChances
I believe there are other threads on this topic. Quoting Garym 'here' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?100731-Radio-WiFi-woes-is-it-hardware-or-softwarehighlight=router%2Bchannel) yes, check with something like the program inSSIDer what channels nearby wifi networks are using.

Re: [slim] Pono Player

2014-03-12 Thread SlimChances
It has 128 GB of storage but I do not see any way to connect it to a local server for larger libraries. If that is the case it would be very limited. Also no streaming. Looks like a glorified portable MP3 player that plays a few other formats Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861

Re: [slim] Is there a Last Played option in LMS?

2014-03-23 Thread SlimChances
Mike Herger's What Was That Tune? plugin will show the last played track going back several days. Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861 @ Fri Dec 6 19:06:27 PST 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8

Re: [slim] Is there a Last Played option in LMS?

2014-03-24 Thread SlimChances
castalla wrote: Thanks. Before I get lost in the terrific detail of these plugins (!), do any of them offer the ability to go into the Music menu and simply select Last Played (eg. maybe 10 tracks, etc.) from a Touch player? I've seen this feature in many Android music players

Re: [slim] Is there a Last Played option in LMS?

2014-03-24 Thread SlimChances
It may not populate the last tracks you played till you have used it for awhile. But yes you will only be able to play one track at a time as I said Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861 @ Fri Dec 6 19:06:27 PST 2013 Operating

Re: [slim] Is there a Last Played option in LMS?

2014-03-24 Thread SlimChances
castalla wrote: I wonder if the author (Michael Herger) could add a 'Save current list as Recents playlist' ? That would be great but looking at my list it goes back 3 or 4 days and contains a few hundred tracks Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861 @ Fri Dec 6 19:06:27 PST

Re: [slim] So...here we go again.. network issues with Squeezeboxes

2014-03-24 Thread SlimChances
If the problems recurr there could be interference on the wrieless network from other sources such as garage door openers, cordless phones or microwaves. I had problems with interference from my cordless phone and changing the wireless channel as Garym suggested worked Logitech Media Server

Re: [slim] Pono Player

2014-03-24 Thread SlimChances
Julf wrote: There is nothing wrong with 44.1/16 (apart from not giving the record labels enough revenue). Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861 @ Fri Dec 6 19:06:27 PST 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8

Re: [slim] Pono Player

2014-03-24 Thread SlimChances
Mnyb wrote: Na not really i can definitely see a difference between bluray and dvd , having a 65 hdtv . But you cant hear the difference between 16/44.1 and 24/192k it's not humanly possible regardless of ears or equipment . . Yes you probably can tell the difference but my point was

Re: [slim] MusicIP Mixer server status

2014-03-31 Thread SlimChances
looks that way, but local scans and validation still works Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861 @ Fri Dec 6 19:06:27 PST 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux

Re: [slim] Reasons why an album does not show up in the correct place in music folder list?

2014-05-03 Thread SlimChances
Benefactor wrote: Always wondered why a couple of album titles show up in a different place than they should in the alphabetical music folder listing of LMS. Artist names in folder title are spelled correctly, and there doesn't seem to be any weird metadata in the FLAC song names. Any

[slim] The failure of CDs

2014-05-14 Thread SlimChances
Interesting read http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/05/the-library-of-congress-wants-to-destroy-your-old-cds-for-science/370804/?utm_source=howtogeek Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.1 - 1398786621 @ Sun May 4 03:04:31 UTC 2014 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8

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