Re: [slim] Smart people will stay with Squeezebox
Catching up on the thread. Lots of words resonate with my own feelings (apart from those entering into OS wars :p ) I remember the experience of opening the packaging of my first Squeezebox 3 the attention to detail was obvious all the way through the product. I can safely say it reignited my love of music. All those CDs stuck in a corner gathering dust now ripped to a server and available to play in high quality; jumping from song to song as memories were awakened, not something you'd do with a CD player. Maybe one of the things overlooked in the comments is the visual detail of the Squeezeboxes especially the VFD in the SB3. It exuded quality and matched the attention and choice of the audio DAC. I still think the SB3 was the best player for visual looks the simplicity and beauty of the VFD was lost with the Radio and Touch. The alternatives suggested in the thread so far have not suggested a player that matches the SB3 in terms of audio AND visual quality. I wonder what Adam and Dean would come up with today? Paul Squeeze Server 7.6 on Windows 2008 R2 SB3 x1, SBB (Squeezebox Boom) x1, SBR (Squeezebox Radio with battery) x1, SBT (Squeezebox Touch) x1 RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 and Discogs Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=107925 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Sean and Dean - We Want You Back!
Agree Logitech has done SFA with Squeezebox. As a brand for Joe Public it is virtually irrelevant. Ask the same person about networked music they'll probably say Apple first then Sonos -- Paul_B Paul Squeeze Server 7.5 for Windows Home Server on Custom Intel Atom MoBo SB3 (x1), SBB (Squeezebox Boom) x1, SBR (Squeezebox Radio with battery) x1, SBT (Squeezebox Touch) RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=87951 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Boom or Radio
I have both a Boom and a Radio. The Boom acts as a bedside alarm clock and the Radio is in the kitchen. Given the choice again I'd opt for a Radio for the following reasons: - Seems to have better wifi reception. I've used it in the garden and not had buffer issues whereas the Boom often seems to drop out - Adding a battery to the Radio makes a good product into an awesome product, as I said I can quite happily use it in the garden and the bttery easily last for several hours - Easily portable so you can take it wherever you want whilst the Boom always needs to be close to a power socket and will have to boot up on connection The pros for the Boom are: - Slightly better sound quality from the two speakers - More options available through Squeezebox server - Prefer the VFD display HTH Paul -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=78176 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezeNMT TV browser Release 0.6
Is this plugin still being developed. I couldn't get it working but mainly because I didn't know what I was doing! -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.2 for iPhone now on the AppStore
Pippin, Great release! How do you break a groups which I assume is the termfor two players ynchronised? Paul -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68698 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.1 now on the AppStore
Wow what an upgrade not really worthy of just a .1 release this should be version 2.0. Thank you -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62245 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
Unless you are unfortunate enough to be colour blind in the red spectrum -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
You can also be coloured blind to green I believe -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Did Mike Valera leave the company?
Good luck to him then sounds like quite a good new role -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60891 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
Except for the fact that a proper SSL certificate is quite expensive -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Home networking - suitable faceplate
Personally I wouldn't bother with CAT6. CAT5E is so much cheaper and easier to install. CAT6 is very tempremental and doesn't take tight curves or imperfect fitting if you are looking to get the full CAT6 standard. If you really need 10Gbps why not go the whole hog and go CAT7? To address the original question you might want to check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukha_d as faceplates are often discussed (it is manily a UK audience and I see you are in SA but you might get some company names) -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58550 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes alternatives
I can confirm my iPod Touch is running 2.1 and Media Monkey works like a charm -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
Not posted a comment about iPeng yet, took ages to read this entire thread! Wonder if it is time to lock the thread and start a new one with a FAQ / Limitations of 1.0 / Known bugs / Roadmap as a starting message? Anyway just to say what so many others have said and that is awesome piece of software. I can't believe you have turned this around so quickly! I have followed iPeng development on and off since the beginning. I used the web based skin a few times but felt it was a bit gimmicky rather than for every day use. The performance got better over time as did the interface, but it was never quite responsive enough for me. I installed the iPeng Native app from App Store as soon as I realised it was avaialble. What can I say it is just fantastic. It is my main controller now for my SB3 and SBB. In the past my controller was a laptop and the web interace to SC but not anymore. In addition it has demonstrated just how capable the iPhone / Touch can be with the right software (just a pity Apple are so restritive on so many things!). I'm now looking at another product to control my home automation system. So many thanks Pippin for an excellent product and I have no hesitation in recommending the purchase of iPeng -- Paul_B Paul Slimcentre 7.2 on Quad Intel MSI MoBo running Vista Ultimate 64bit controlled via a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2) and Idratek Cortex home-automation software. Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.0T)~(500GB Hitachi HDD) SB3 (x1), 1 x SBB (Squeezebox Boom) on order RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.41 Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Who are you on LastFM?
http://www.last.fm/user/lexfordparc Bit run of the mill but we like. No distinction between me and the wife so all-sorts in there. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 Beta to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39k ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slim Devices outlet near HQ?
I believe Slim Devices HQ is in California? I'm hoping to be in Sunnyvale for a week around 17th February with work. Will the Duet be availabe by then and is there an outlet for Slim Devices near HQ? Cheers, Paul -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 Beta to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39k ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42855 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] The 'Duet' is here
I'll chip in my thoughts on the announcement. The controller looks nice but I can't help thinking an iPod Touch would be more useful and have greater capability for an existing SB3 owner. The current iPeng interface that Pippin is developing is excellent and makes user of the larger screen from iPod Touch / iPhone. My only critiscm is the interface is a bit slow but I am sure this will improve especially when Apple actually release an SDK. However, one thing I did note on the spec sheet was the 3-axis accelerometer now that sounds interesting. Maybe we'll see Wii style control? But at £220 that is too close to the selling price of an iPod Touch 16GB. I won't be rushing to buy one until I've see quite a few reviews. Still looking forward to an SB4 with a display -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP TS-109 Pro(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R13 Beta to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39k ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41805 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] RIAA Suing over CD copying to PC
Guess we are al doomed? http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/29/riaa-suing-citizen-for-copying-legally-purchased-cds-to-pc/ -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41539 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wife wants to get rid of squeezeboxes...
If you can't go wired how about ethernet over power lines in your home? This technology has been around for years and in the last few been adopted by many of the common network vendors: Netgear: http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx Linksys: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2childpagename=US%2FLayoutcid=1166859566539pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapperlid=6653922279B60 -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41275 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wife wants to get rid of squeezeboxes...
Yepp definately sounds like a wireless network issue. I'd definately recommend hardwiring for any streaming device, as it overcomes all the shortcomings of wireless which are not obvious when just browsing. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41275 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wife wants to get rid of squeezeboxes...
Just re-read your intial post and you say problems are worst when you turn on your laptop? Can you dsecribe your network? Do you have a single router for your cable modem / ADSL which has its own inbuilt wireless access point? Do you have any other computers apart from your own laptop? Is the laptop a work laptop or personal? How do you obtain an IP address for your SB3 and laptop? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41275 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Future - no future!?
But the tarket market of the Squeezebox is for people who appreciate good quality music. If colour is the guiding principle for your buying decision and outways the sound then why are you spending so much money? Plenty of other products on the market are much cheaper versions (cos they only play MP3) and come in lots of colours. Surely Squeezebox is positioned as a product with a USP of the best quality network music player for the price point? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40309 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Future - no future!?
For me there are three main things about the SB3 that justify the cost: 1 - Sound quality; a FLAC CD from my NAS is exactly the same quality on my stero as playing the CD mid-priced Hi-Fi CD player. 2 - The accessibility of my music; not just being lazy and getting a CD out the drawer but hearing one tune and thinking of another then finding it instantly on the SqueezeCenter rather than emptying every CD to find it. 3 - The VFD Display; even when I am not listening to music the SB3 has a beautiful display which is very clear (even with my eye-site) and I can display time, weather ot integrate it into my HA system -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40309 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
I would think it depends on what version of Robocopy and OS you are using. If the OS (2003 / Vista) and Robocopy are Volume Shadow aware it probably can copy files even if they are in use. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] iPod, FLAC and Music Managers
I have all my music CD's ripped to NAS storage as FLAC and this all works beautifully with Squeezecenter and my SB3. However, some times I would like to listen to the same music on a portable device. Currently I have an original 2GB Nano but I am thinking of getting a new device. 1. Should I get a new iPod? If so which one, Touch, Classic? 2. Should I get a non-iPod device (Zune Gen 2, Archos, Zen, Cowon, etc); I assume I will still need to transcode from FLAC to Mp3? 3. Which Music Manager is best for ease of use, MediaMonkey, Sveta from dbPowerAmp. etc? I don't really want to rip to FLAC and MP3 and maintain two copies. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39762 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Vote of thanks
Have to agree. Now I want to listen to music rather than just watch the box. The quality is superb and so easy to find and navigate. Plus the wealth of Plugins like Album review and Biography add another layer. Thanks guys for allowing me to re-discover music -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39322 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] UK prices up on Amazon
Maybe just find a friend in the US who could send it as a gift ;o) -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37289 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Welcome Felix, Michael and Ben!
Great news for the future of Slimserver. Also good to see recognition to the three guys concerned for making the product what it is. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.1 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.38 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37283 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver on Microsoft Windows Home Server OS?
I am not really sure what Microsoft are upto with WHS. The current version is built on Windows 2003 Server which is almost at the end of its life. The setup and general operation is straight from Small Business Server (SBS) with a some additional customisation. I would think that this product would suit a Longhorn Core implementation much better. Then the hardware requirment drops significantly and would suit fanless systems that could live in the living room. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.1 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.38 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Quality of Slimserver
CliveB, I have a very similar setup to you using a Via MoBo and it consumes just 25W (measured from a plug-in Watt-Meter). My machine is a Via EN 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM and 1 SATA HDD. The machine does more than just run Slimserver (which it does pretty well). It also runs Exchange 2003, SQL 2005, IIS 6.0, WINS, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Home-Automation software, Print Server all on Windows 2003 Server. It doesn't really struggle for the basic stuff I am throwing at it but it does serve the entire house. Must confess I have never timed a full re-scan but then I only do that very infrequently and usually just before going to bed. So I think it is possible to run Slimserver on a low power consuming machine. In my experience memory is critical to SS rather than raw processing power. Initially I used a QNAP TS-101 but with just 64MB it was horrible using the web-interface with 6.5.x Although both Moose and SlimFX worked pretty well as the tasks were offloaded from server to client. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.1 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.38 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35492 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver on Microsoft Windows Home Server OS?
I am really not sure about Windows Home Server. Conceptually it has potential. But I can't help thinking it is a re-packaging of Windows Small Business Server (SBS is very evident on WHS). Windows 2003 is now virtually at the end of its life and Longhorn is due for release at the end of the year. If WHS were based on Longhorn Core then I would be a lot more interested -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37i ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Recommendations for in-ceiling speakers?
Which is going to produce better sound in-ceiling or in-wall. BTW like the look of the Tannoy stuff and have bought from them before. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37i ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34944 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Attention Aussies and Brits!
Buckharin, How about Scouse, Geordie, Cockney (both rhyming and not), Devonian, Cornish ;o) -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37i ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34865 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Fishbone Request.
I like the new addition of the highlighting in 6.5.2, but one possible improvement would be that when highlighted the entire row becomes a hyper-link rather than having to move the mouse over the text to select the item. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.2 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37i ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34860 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 power consumption
You could connect the brick to the SB3 to a timed plug and then have it turn off during the hours you are asleep or at work. My eight year old freezer consumes between 1.5KWh to 2.0KWh per day. A brand new freezer which is A++ energy rated would probably be around 0.5KwH -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34789 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Do you run SlimServer on XP or Linux?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34738 Question: Do you run SlimServer on Windows or Linux? - I run SlimServer on Windows on my main PC - I run SlimServer on Windows on a secondary PC - I run SlimServer on Linux on my main PC - I run SlimServer on Linux on a secondary PC - I run SlimServer on Linux on dedicated hardware such as an NAS (e.g. QNAP, etc.) - I use something else... I originally ran SS 6.3 on QNAP TS101 but when 6.5 came out I decided to build a dedicated server box to run a number of central applications on a server. I now have a VIA EN 1.5GHz with 1GB RAM and 80GB SATA HDD. This runs Windows 2003 R2 Server (Technet licensed) and acts as my DNS, WINS, Domain, File Print, Home-automation, WEb-server and Slimserver. Runs without a problem as a headless server in the garage making very little noise and consuming 27W(measured it with a plug-in adapter). The QNAP is still used as a true NAS device just holding everyone's files Very happy all in all. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34738 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How's this for a small SlimServer?
Ken Burns Effect And now it's a nightmare;-) Not over here in blighty were we still have good old pounds and pence. Seriously, I am looking forward to the release of the VIA SN board which is Mini-ITX but supports 4GB of RAM. My current 1.5GHz EN Mini-ITX PC quite happily runs Windows 2003 at 23W -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34629 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver on Microsoft Windows Home Server OS?
It can't see why it shouldn't as WHS is based on Windows 2003 server. However, I have just been accepted on the WHS beta programme and will be installing it shortly so can confirm then. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Windows server 2003 and Slimserver?
Yepp my Slimserver runs on Windows 2003 R2 without any problems. Only reason I use W2K3 is becuase I work with it all day and have Technet subscription -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34500 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Windows server 2003 and Slimserver?
Technet is aimed at System Engineers / Administrators for setting things up according to best practice, avoiding common problems and beta testing new infrastructuure MSDN is aimed at developers -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34500 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why is the Squeezebox so dependant on the server?
On the subject of syncronisation. Surely to achieve this would require a multicast network than relying on pausing and unpausing at the same time? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33695 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why is the Squeezebox so dependant on the server?
Going down Multicast route I believe meane ditching wireless as inadequate. To achieve quality streaming means, in my eyes, hard-wiring ethernet or ethernet over power cables. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37h ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33695 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why is the Squeezebox so dependant on the server?
The problem with NAS devices is they just aren't. Conceptually the NAS boxes such as QNAP were originally specced for serving files to a network. But more and more has been added to them in the form of bit torrent, web server, Slimserver, etc. They are no longer true NAS but a central server. As a server they are under powered and this is especailly true since the release of Slimserver 6.5 and using the web interface. Add to this the inadequacies of Wi-Fi and it is not a pleasant experience. I discovered this myself and is the reason I went down the Mini-ITX route and built a central server. I find it much more flexible to my needs because I can just download and install the latest version of Slimserver or Plugin. This machine is not that powerful. It is 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM but it also acts as my print server, WINS, DNS, DHCP, Web-server, Home-automation server, file server, and Slimserver. It never complains and sits in the garage headless and consumes just 25W. The QNAP now is back as a true NAS device and just gives file-access on the network -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33695 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why is the Squeezebox so dependant on the server?
This is an interesting discussion. For Slim to penetrate the mass market then they are either going to have to create a server solution to run Slimserver or the SB4 is going to be a fatter client to offload the server. From my own experience the SB3 is fantastic and changed the way I listen to music. I am so glad the SB3 supports lossless formats and is aimed at good audio reproduction. Playing MP3 at 128K through a decent audio hi-fi setup is nonsense. My system is wired and I have moved away from a NAS solution to dedicated server. Howver the server is a Mini-ITX solution which I put together for less than £400 and it consumes just just 25W. By NAS is now purely a NAS device. I believe streaming shows up the inadequacies of WiFi and this is not the fault of Slim. If your can't run dedicated Cat5 then why not look at using your power circuit and use the numerous Powerline devices on the market? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33695 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Does SB3 and SlimServer play FLAC files?
FLAC + Slimserver + SB3 = :o) -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33494 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
The other issue on speed is how MySQL is configured on Linux and Windows. I guess at that point you may want to look at a single album and see if it really is the NAS or some other component. A direct file copy under the two OS may also give an indicative result of OS perfromance. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
Two options is run a from a batch file and echo time before and after. If you aren't echoing anything to screen then you can change the command prompt with: prompt $T $P$G -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
Just had a though on this subject. Is Windows woeful because of anti-virus software? My setup is fast and has no performance issues. However, I don't run AV software on my server because I am very careful about what is installed and don't surf the Net. AV software causes no end of problems as it interferes with normal operations. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
I have run the following command against my collection of 5,000 songs: scanner --wipe --cleanup --d_info --d_server --d_scan \\ip-address\public\music The rescan took just over 30 minutes with the additional debugging. One thing I did notice whilst using Perfmon is the disk queue goes high every few seconds. Now I know nothing about MySQL but I do know something about Exchange servers and both are transaction based databases. The MySQL instance seems to use circular logging with just two log files. It must surely mean flushing the logs to the database, closing and opening files fairly frequently which is an expensive operation on performance. My disk queue was modal at 1 but regualarly spiked above 20 (MS state a disk queue 4 per spindle indicates a problem) -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
I wonder if it is possible to turn up debugging on the scanning process or run scanner.exe in a verbose mode to see what is going on? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
My setup on Windows 2003 R2 doesn't cause any problems or performance issues. It is wired from W2K3 server to QNAP NAS storage and SB3. A complete rescan of my 5,000 tracks is fine. Any issues with NIC settings on network speed and duplex? It is standard practice to always force this rather than leave it at auto/auto -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver is woeful on Windows
I'll do a rescan tonight (need to anyway to clear things up) and will time the results to compare. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33041 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] WPA WEP etc...
If a professional decides to hack you then they can crak WEP, WPA, WPA2. But we would they bother on a residential estate? Script kiddies can probabaly crack WEP but easier to go after no security. So what is the answer? Well to make it as hard as possible by using WPA2 with short timeouts between key changes. Use a complex password with as many characters as possible and a decent length. Maybe, if you are paranoid, look at digital certificates. But if you are really paranoid don't connect to the internet -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32888 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] When to expect a Squeezebox version 4 ?
I don't have any problems with Slimserver and it is running on Windows. However, a significant difference in my implementation is that the Windows box is a server and therefore no-one browses the internet and downloads programs. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32917 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] WPA WEP etc...
Password size and complexity I would guess. Try to use nouns and use uppercase, lowercase, numbers and non-alphanumeric characters like commas, dashes, etc. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32888 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] CLI - Telnet Client
Can someone point me in the direction of a good telnet client for Windows that I can use with the Slimserver CLI? In addition what should be the settings? From the doc I see it outputs UTF-8 but how can I transalte the output parameters such as %3A to : by default? Many thanks, Paul -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32792 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] CLI - Telnet Client
Thank you MrC. I have used native Telnet client in Windows XP (it ain't good) and PuTTY to try to access the CLI. I am trying to play around with the CLI commands for use through my Home-Automation provider. They have released a new version that supports Slimserver and Squeezebox at a fairly basic level. I wanted to use a Telnet clent that was able to identify the escape characters and display the 'correct' symbol so I can play before feeding back with comments and scripts. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(2.0.0)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.37d ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32792 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB2/3 power usage: 4-6 watts; display on/off is biggest factor
My initial point is getting lost: Electricity is an inefficient method of generating heat. Better to turn off devices and use fossil fuels, bio-fuels for heating. The point about Nuclear power and Hydro-electric being completely clean is incorrect when you consider the embodied energy in construction and decommisioing. Both methods may make electricity more efficiently then a power station (35% effieicent) but still better to turn off devices and not consider it a form of heating -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31789 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Getting rid of slimserver
DBPowerAmp, especially version 12, is very good but not perfect. I use it to RIP to Flac but I then use MP3Tag to structure the tags the way I want things. Slimserver to my mind is dedicated to providing content to the Squeezebox (mainly music but also text information). This moves away from bloating software with features that are rarely or never used. In addition ripping a file whilst playing music through a NAS Slimserver device would probably fail. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31879 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB2/3 power usage: 4-6 watts; display on/off is biggest factor
In reference to Karma's post about heating. Electricity is a very inefficient form of heating. A fossile fuel power station is at best 35% efficient, then take into account power line losses and inefficiencies in the transformer. You are much better turning off the device and using raw fossil fuel for heating. I am posting in the UK and most houses use gas, even my 8 year olde non-condensing boiler is 75% efficient. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31789 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB2/3 power usage: 4-6 watts; display on/off is biggest factor
Most electricity isn't nuclear, most power is fossil fuel. Also worth considering is the embodied energy in a nuclear power station. How much CO2 is release in the construction of the nuclear power station and how much CO2 is released during the decommisioning of a nuclear power station? Radioactive isotyopes have a very long half life and this should be taken into account when looking at power generated by a nuclear power station -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31789 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Getting rid of slimserver
Peter, The home server is probably the next big thing in computing for Joe public. As homes become more digital it makes sense to have a central controller and repository. I started off with a NAS device with Slimserver bundled into it. It changed the way I listened to music and I suffer now loss in quality through playing it through a Squeezebox. I became so dependent on this setup I had to make it more flexible for me (my personal approach may not suit everyone). Now I have a central server for the house running on a Mini-ITX server running Windows 2003 Server. It also runs Slimserver. My data is on the NAS device which also acts as my print server. For me this is fantastic and is flexible to my needs. The operation of Ripping and tagging is a one-off, the CD arrives, it is ripped, tagged, packed away. The music is then available to everyone in the house through a PC or the SB3 in the lounge and just the remote. I can add plugins like Slimscrobbler, Biography, Album Review, xAP interface to stream news headlines and TV reminders. For me this is a wonderful setup and Slimserver is great. I know I like many in the forums are ahead of the crowd. I don't want Slimserver to be less flexible or dumbed down. Maybe someone could write a wizard for the less experienced user to use standard ripper, tagger and play options as Slimserver as the backend -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31879 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Getting rid of slimserver
U (If the now was a typo and it was supposed to be no then please ignore this paragraph. Thanks.) It was. Now corrected. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31879 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Getting rid of slimserver
Nauticus, My NAS is a 300GB hard drive (QNAP TS-101) that holds all my data including my music CDs ripped as Flac. It is connected into my home network through CAT5 cable to a Netgear wireless bridge. The Mini-ITX server is a VIA EN 1.5GHz, 1GB RAM box running Windows 2003 (it could be any OS and Linux would be a free choice if I wasn't experimenting for work). The Mini-ITX server runs Slimserver (although the QNAP could run Slimserver as well I just wanted more control). The beauty of NAS and Mini-ITX is they are very quiet and draw very little power. The server draws 25W and the NAS is probably around the same. Disks spin down when not in use and no monitor is needed. The server is on all the time as it also runs my home-automation but it could hibernate after a period of time and the SB3 would be able to wake-on-LAN -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31879 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB2/3 power usage: 4-6 watts; display on/off is biggest factor
Interesting results and good point by Robin. I wonder how much the SB actually draws when it is off as opposed to how much power the transformer is taking? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31789 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: DBPoweramp DMC R12 beta is PERFECT ripper for Slimserver
I use DBPowerAmp for my ripping and I really like it. Have used all the R12 releases and they have been stable since early alpha. My music is ripped to Flac. I like extra control of tagging so tend to re-tag after ripping with MP3tag -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31115 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
Ben, I am sure I have asked this before but for the others as well, is the Ajax code of the Nokia skin in the 7.0 trunk only or is it in the 6.5.1 nightly as well? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Help Required on Ripping...you would think it would be easy...
I use DBPowerAmp and like it very much. Beta 12 is stable and has lots of additional features that plug into AllMusic, etc. For any CDs that don't have the correct tabs I use MP3Tag (does all tags not just MP3) -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30715 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Thinking of buying
I keep thinking my system is wired but atcually it isn't but still 100% reliable. The reason I think is because I use a dedicated wireless bridge made my the same manufatcurer as my access point. So my Slimserver is connected to the bridge and the SB3 is connected to a port on the hub connected to the AP. I don't have drop outs -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30626 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Open Ports ... Security Issue?
Jon, You are right most providers give out dynamic IP addresses rather than static. But it is very likely you will maintain the same IP address time after time, unless you turn off your Broadband connection for a long period. Even if the IP address changes you could still only allow the IP range in use my your mother-in-laws ISP as opposed to the entire internet -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30564 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Open Ports ... Security Issue?
Agree with Peter go with a VPN it possible. If not then limit the source address range that you are opening the port to on your firewall. You can always look at your firewall log to see what IP address you came in on at what time. As for buffer overflows it seems to be the easiest method to find an exploit. I have seen security guys pass a string of characters that are unique. The oveflowing buffer then passes on the remainder of the string and so you can work out at what point the buffer oveflows. Also web servers may have exploits that allow foreseen access; in the old days you could navigate a computer hosting Windows IIS4 by passing directory commands in http and as most installs were in the default c:\inetsrv you could do what you liked -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30564 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideas for Squeezebox 4
xPL and xPA plugins will allow caller-id from a landline to display on SB3 -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30399 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Rewriting slimserver in another language, are you interested ?
I don't think Slimserver is bad, in fact I think it is quite amazing in what it does and the number of formats it supports. The web interface performance seems to be the issue that people complain about. For example look at Mouse it is fast because it offloads the client functionallity but still uses all the excellent components of Slimserver. Therefore, can the web build process be improved? Can more be offloaded to the client browser? Using a SB3 with Slimserver and the remote gives instant response -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30328 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Rewriting slimserver in another language, are you interested ?
Bklaas, Is the Ajax style included in the 6.5.1 nightly release or only in the 7.0 trunk? As for Moose I was trying to illustrate it isn't necessarily all of Slimserver with poor performance. As for cross-platform compatibility well it is good to have. But then to some extent is code designed to take advantage of specific OS calls for performance. I am not getting into a Linux over Mac over Windows as I have made my career on Windows (although have supported Macs in the past as well). Linux seems to have made its mark as well look at all the NAS devices. I can't add value in the programming language as I only script in VB or sometimes Java. But if the web browsing functionality of Slimserver is improved then it will silence this argument -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30328 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slimserver wants a FAST machine
Triode, This the sort of thing you are looking for? Web Page Build 0.5 : 3.87970Backtrace: frame 0: Slim::Utils::PerfMon::log (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 829) frame 1: Slim::Web::HTTP::generateHTTPResponse (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 687) frame 2: Slim::Web::HTTP::processURL (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 533) frame 3: Slim::Web::HTTP::processHTTP (/PerlApp/Slim/Networking/Select.pm line 238) frame 4: Slim::Networking::Select::select (slimserver.pl line 492) frame 5: main::idle (slimserver.pl line 35) frame 6: PerlSvc::Startup (perlsvc.pl line 1482) frame 7: PerlSvc::_startup (slimserver.pl line 0) frame 8: (eval) (slimserver.pl line 0) Page: browsedb.html Web Page Build 0.5 : 0.85548Backtrace: frame 0: Slim::Utils::PerfMon::log (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 829) frame 1: Slim::Web::HTTP::generateHTTPResponse (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 687) frame 2: Slim::Web::HTTP::processURL (/PerlApp/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 533) frame 3: Slim::Web::HTTP::processHTTP (/PerlApp/Slim/Networking/Select.pm line 238) frame 4: Slim::Networking::Select::select (slimserver.pl line 492) frame 5: main::idle (slimserver.pl line 35) frame 6: PerlSvc::Startup (perlsvc.pl line 1482) frame 7: PerlSvc::_startup (slimserver.pl line 0) frame 8: (eval) (slimserver.pl line 0) Page: browsedb.html -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Rewriting slimserver in another language, are you interested ?
Peter, You hit the nail on the head with what I was waffling on about. Moose is fast as a client to access the backend Slimserver. I don't like the interface of Moose but only because I love Fishbone. But Moose is very fast in comparison to web interface. Personaly I agree with a nice broad spectrum of OS. Linux is wonderfully customisable (both a strength and weakness), Macs have a wonderful interface. Windows is incredibly easy to install and get support. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30328 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Installing Slimserver on Qnap TS-101
Oliver, You may but better off looking at the TS-201 if the budget will stretch. In my experience SS 6.5 has taken the TS-101 to the limit and you maybe disappointed. This is not because the TS-101 is bad it is just designed as a NAS device and therefore the processor and memory are very limited. The TS-201 has more memory. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30173 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slimserver wants a FAST machine
What would be useful in this thread is to actually quote some stats. Slimserver allows you to measure the responsiveness of the various operations. In my case I started using 6.5 with QNAP TS-101, the web generation suffered with a response of the web pages averaging 2 to 5 seconds. I now have a VIA EPIA EN15000 running Slimserver on Windows 2003 server. The Flac files are still held on the remote QNAP TS-101 and this is connected via a wireless bridge running at 54Mbps. The Slimserver web interface is now fine for me. The Web Page Build is now around 0.5 seconds -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can't use network share as music folder
Exactly as Millwood suggests. Works for my setup which is a Windows 2003 R2 server connecting to a QNAP NAS device. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29475 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Internet Explorer 7.0 and Slimserver 6.5
IE 7.0 running fine with Slimserver 6.5.1 and Fishbone UI -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29363 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can Softsqueeze be configured to wake-up slimserver?
I am thinking of trying something similar. Does the SB3 send a Magic Packet or just a direct IP packet to the Slimserver machine? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.0 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28966 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can Softsqueeze be configured to wake-up slimserver?
Thanks BPA -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.0 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28966 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SqueezesoftHeadless.exe
kill.exe, pskill.exe, rkill.exe, will all kill a process by name -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.0 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28854 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Performance server requirements
If you look in the Hardware / Third Pary forums you will see quite a few issues with machines not able to cope with the load due to 6.5. The web interface seems to cause most problems rather than the streaming. I have just commissioned a EPIA 15000 Mini-ITX board running Windows 2003 Server (research and learning for the day-to-day job) It flies but even so looking at the CPU active when changing web pages and the inbuilt performance monitoring of the web page building it still takes some load. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.0 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28731 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Using a network drive with Windows Slimserver 6.5
Is there a reason why you can't use a mapped network drive as the location for the music collection? I was trying to compare the speed of the web interface between my QNAP and Windows Slimserver 6.5. However, the server settings won't accept a mapped network drive. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27697 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Using a network drive with Windows Slimserver 6.5
Ceejay, Apologise for not doing a search. I did try the UNC path as well using the IP address and got the same sort of error. Does anyone know if the scan directory should or should not have a trailing \? From what I am reading it should be possible but just a bit tricky. I giive it a go tonight. Manyn thanks -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27697 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Using a network drive with Windows Slimserver 6.5
Okay got it working. Had to use an old trick which is to create a local account to match the account on the NAS. Use the same password on both and then channge the service account to use the local account. Windows will pass the account and password to the NAS and as they match it ignores the fact they are from different domains. Anyway using UNC path then works fine even to a restricted share -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27697 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update
In a nutshell, yes. If you authenticate with a specific userid and password to public rather than as guest or anonymous then all other mappings will use these credentials and you won't get this error. However, if you map to public first it is likely that it will connect with guest / anonymous access. If so you will disconnect first before reconnecting with credentials -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Restart Slimserver from Command line
For locked files in XP have a look at unlocker, http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ or ProcessXP (not for the faint hearted) http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27585 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Wanted: New Hardware - Squeezebox Portable
Can't see any new hardware for a few months what with the launch of the Transporter. But then maybe we'll see: - SB4 - SB Boombox - Touchscreen (I wish) -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27378 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: What's your MP3 workflow?
I also do a few steps to get the music the way I want. From Laptop (WIntel): - Rip CD with dbPowerAmp to FLAC Lossless format straight to my Music share on my NAS (QNAP) device - Edit, clean, download additional info and download cover-art for tags using MP3Tag. I like to use Discogs for Dance Orientated Music and AllMusic for Classical and most otherstuff, if neither have the CD info then I use Amazon. - Get Slimserver to do a re-scan - Ready to listen to the music and check tagging in Last.fm -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26804 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: What's your MP3 workflow?
(while ripping) Edit CUE sheet to reference .flac files instead of .wav. What is the purpose of a CUE sheet? Add Artistsort tag Add Albumsort tag Add Disc tag (multidisk albums only) Add Discc tag (multidisk albums only) Add Albumartist=Various Artists (compilations only) Can you explain (for the thickies) what is the purpose of the above Tags, where they are used what effect they have? Many thanks, -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26804 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slimserver and SB3 on PC with 2 NiC
What operating system are you using? Do you have the ability to set the binding options? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26812 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: What's your MP3 workflow?
Jim, Thanks for the explanation. I can see setting a compilation attribute as a good idea as well as disc and number of discs. I don't suppose adding additional tag properties will cause Slimserver any problems? I like the AllMusic extended information that I can add with MP3Tag such as Review (imported to comment property), Style and Mood? Paul -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26804 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slimserver and SB3 on PC with 2 NiC
Okay what does a netstat -a from the command-line give you? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26812 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Dumb networking question
How about ethernet over power adapters so that you have a wired solution? I have come to the conclusion that wireless is fine for laptop surfing but any serious data transfer or streaming is best done over wires. Therefore, I am flood cabling my house with Cat6 -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26751 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update
Ages since I have played with Macs but do you have any software firewall that maybe blocking the port? Can you just load the basic extensions and connect? How about a telnet client to the IP address and port? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3.1 on QNAP(1.2)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Transporter - its even made BBC News this morning!
The problem with the MP3 poll is the majority of people listen to music on stereos, walkmen, etc. Even the home hi-fi system is likely to be anything but. For goodness sake why do most people just look for the highest wattage speakers without taken into account, peak, RMS, or THD. I remeber the first time I listened to Oasis Definately Maybe on a quality stereo and it sounded awful. The productiuon on that album was aimed at bedroom stereos -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3 on QNAP(1.2) ~ (160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP v to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.35a Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25787 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update
Now I am intrigued: There is some new Qnap product news in the next couple of weeks - I'll keep you posted. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3 on QNAP(1.2) ~ (160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP v to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.35a Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Backlit Remote
I have the same requirment. I would love to wall mount a control unit that allows touchscreen entry. But a better remote would be a start -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3 on QNAP(1.2) ~ (160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP v to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.35a Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25789 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update
Excellent work Paul keep it coming. I just love this suite of products -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.3 on QNAP(1.2) ~ (160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP v to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.35a Artwork - Album Cover Art Downloader v1.6.0 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
