Dear Former Slim Devices: So you have been bought up by Logitech. Does this mean you will automagically start making the Slimserver better? I must admit I was unpleasantly surprised. For one thing I saw this morning a Logitech Logo float by on the screen of my Squeezebox. Now I suppose I was unsurprised when I saw it on the Slimserver. That is because I purposefully downloaded it from your website. But I don't recall upgrading my Squeezebox firmware. I suppose you have started silently upgrading it to accommodate Logos and whatever else you think might be good for me, along the lines of the Microsoft model of never-ending updates until it's time to buy the next version of the OS.
I had a bad taste in my mouth the last time (which was also the first time) I bought anything from Logitech. The product was shoddy, hard to use, and had no recharger, so I was stuck buying batteries until I replaced it with a wired keyboard from Microsoft that turned out to be much easier for the typist. So it was with dismay that I saw the Logitech logo on my Squeezebox. I guess the dream is over. I have seen first-hand what happens when a small company is purchased. It depends on how convenient it is for the new owner let them go on as before. I've seen too many takeovers and none were good. I would not have bought your product if it had come from Logitech. I was attracted by the independent spirit and the idea that here was a company that did not bend to Bill Gates' command. But I expect to see you drop support for MP3 in favour of their flavour any time now, and see the Digital Copyright Secret Police appear in your software. Too bad. I was just about to bore you with a lot of advice and requests, which I can now feel free to give the next vendor of disposable plastic that comes at me from Silicone Valley. But I am disappointed. The likes of your former company will probably never appear again. Apprehensive Enthusiastic Squeezebox Owner -- Help Your Elected Officials SaveTheStreams -- one-eye ------------------------------------------------------------------------ one-eye's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6543 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28821 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
