Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2020-05-27 Thread boardtc
d6jg wrote: > Vortexbox comes with both. > The latest version is 2.5 beta. I have yet to try it but am running 2.4 > with both Plex (for Videos only) and LMS on an HP Microserver with SSD > for operating system only with storage on my QNAP via NFS. > Some work is required to configure it to use

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-08-15 Thread boardtc
d6jg wrote: > The Vortexbox forum is here https://www.vortexbox.org/ doh :-( I signed up for that a while back to and totally forgot about it. Didn't see it referenced on the wiki. Thanks, I'll post there. boardtc's

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-08-15 Thread d6jg
boardtc wrote: > I have the image on a USB connected to my Tranquil server. When the > initial multi install options come up I select install 2.5 beta > following > https://wiki.vortexbox.org/vortexbox_2.5_installation_instructions. When > that finishes it leaves me at a command line

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-08-14 Thread Jeff07971
Sorry my bad, read it too quickly that was for Daphiile ! *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3,Receiver,SqueezeLite-X,PiCorePlayer x3 *Server:* LMS Version: Latest Nightly on Centos 7.6 VM on ESXi 6.5.0U3 on Dell T320 *Plugins:*

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-08-14 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > I have the image on a USB connected to my Tranquil server. When the > initial multi install options come up I select install 2.5 beta. When > that finishes it leaves me at a command line user@zesty:~$ > > If I do an exit it reboots and if I disconnect the usb stick is says >

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-08-14 Thread boardtc
d6jg wrote: > https://wiki.vortexbox.org/available_images > > Software option is available at above link > > Forum here - https://www.vortexbox.org/ I have the image on a USB connected to my Tranquil server. When the initial multi install options come up I select install 2.5 beta. When that

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-27 Thread d6jg
boardtc wrote: > More options! Thanks :-) From looking at https://www.vortexbox.co.uk it > seems it's a hardware/software combo. I'm not ye clear if it's possible > to download vortexbox free and install on yoru own hardware... https://wiki.vortexbox.org/available_images Software option is

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-27 Thread boardtc
More options! Thanks :-) From looking at https://www.vortexbox.co.uk it seems it's a hardware/software combo. I'm not ye clear if it's possible to download vortexbox free and install on yoru own hardware... boardtc's

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-27 Thread d6jg
boardtc wrote: > I only found out about Plex! Has anyone a Linux solution that runs both > Plex and LMS? Vortexbox comes with both. The latest version is 2.5 beta. I have yet to try it but am running 2.4 with both Plex (for Videos only) and LMS on an HP Microserver with SSD for operating

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-27 Thread boardtc
I only found out about Plex! Has anyone a Linux solution that runs both Plex and LMS? boardtc's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16085 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-24 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > Not many people have called me patient !!! ;) > > I do not know what you backed up and to where but there is a backup > option in Daphile > > 27574 > > Not sure if this will help you > > > Jeff Thanks Jeff! Previously when I had WHS I used the server as both Squeezebox

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-22 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > Jeff, you are a patient man, I am some muppet. That's what happened > alright. > > The only downside to using Daphile for me I can see if that ideally I > was hoping to use the server for backups too, I had autobackups set to > run every night with the WHS system Not many

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-22 Thread boardtc
Jeff, you are a patient man, I am some muppet. That's what happened alright. The only downside to using Daphile for me I can see if that ideally I was hoping to use the server for backups too, I had autobackups set to run every night with the WHS system

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread Jeff07971
Spun up a VM to test this :- Before "Install" 27557 Note "Free Storage" Install ! 27558 27559 27560 After Install and reboot 27561 Hope this helps ! Jeff +---+ |Filename: 2019-06-20 23_00_19-Window.jpg

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread Jeff07971
Hi Tom, Have you actually installed Daphile to the HDD or are you running "Live" from the USB (or other boot media) ? 27556 Jeff +---+ |Filename: 2019-06-20 22_47_08-Window.jpg | |Download:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread boardtc
Yes I am :-( 27554 +---+ |Filename: fe2.png | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=27554|

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > Sound. I had not tried that. I was trying via Daphile interface and > dragging and dropping my folder where indicated: > 27551 > 27552 > > I tried to drag and drop the music folder via explorer and get: > > 27553 Are you dropping them in "Music" ? The error seem to say

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread boardtc
Sound. I had not tried that. I was trying via Daphile interface: 27551 27552 I tried what you suggested via explorer and get: 27550 +---+ |Filename: Daphile2.jpg | |Download:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread Jeff07971
Hi Tom, Can you explain > copying files did not work and gave an HTTP error 431 in more detail please ? You copy using Windows (File) Explorer NOT Internet Explorer In Windows (File) Explorer location bar type "\\IPADDRESS" (See Screenshot) Daphile will not be the same but you get the idea

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > Funny enough I was playing with Daphile today ! > > It might possilbly be a better "Fit" for you. > > It installs quickly and easily and works wll enough though I wont be > changing I was looking for a distro that I can use as a dedicated > auto-ripper. > > The good point

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread JohnB
I've been using Ubuntu Server on my headless HP Microserver for some years and am very happy with it. A few weeks ago I did a clean install of Ubuntu Server (because I messed up an upgrade) and it was pretty straightforward. >From memory, the only things I did afterwards (apart from

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-20 Thread d6jg
Jeff07971 wrote: > > It installs quickly and easily and works wll enough though I wont be > changing I was looking for a distro that I can use as a dedicated > auto-ripper. > Vortexbox is still the only one I have found. There is a beta 2.5 out but I haven't tried it yet VB2.4[/B] STORAGE

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-19 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > Looking at the Centos installer, it has an option to configure > partitioning, maybe that is the way to go, redo the install, it's quick > enough. > > That said, have you played with Daphile? It does read good. Funny enough I was playing with Daphile today ! It might

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-19 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > > FYI I usually do a manual (without LVM) partitioning on install with :- > > 20G reserved for / > 2x Memory for swap > The remaining I mount as /storage > > Jeff Looking at the Centos installer, it has an option to configure partitioning, maybe that is the way to go,

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-19 Thread boardtc
markm wrote: > I realize you've already started to deploy a self install, and > admittedly I only quickly browsed some of the posts since you started > this thread, so maybe it's been mentioned, but there are distro's with > LMS already to installed. > > I simply install Daphile

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-19 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > Thanks for your support! > /dev/mapper/centos-root 50G 100% Use > /dev/mapper/centos-home 413G 1% Use > /dev/sda1 164M 17% Use > tmpfs 6.8MB 2% Use /run > The other partitions are unused. I am posting from another machine so > can't just copy and paste the output. > Please bear

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-18 Thread markm9999
I realize you've already started to deploy a self install, and admittedly I only quickly browsed some of the posts since you started this thread, so maybe it's been mentioned, but there are distro's with LMS already to installed. I simply install Daphile https://www.daphile.com/ for friends and

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-18 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > What is the output of df -h ? Thanks for your support! /dev/mapper/centos-root 50GB 100% Use The other partitions are mostly unused Please bear in mind all I have done is default installed to your instructions and then attempted to upload my music to /media

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-18 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > I installed the crucial SSD and installed Centos/ LMS. Wow, the T7 is > like completely silent!! > > I have tried copying my music via winscp/sftp to the /media folder. it > only copied 48.3GB and then I get a General failure > Error code: 4. On centos, su -sh /media gives

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-18 Thread boardtc
I installed the crucial SSD and installed Centos/ LMS. Wow, the T7 is like completely silent!! I have tried copying my music via winscp/sftp to the /media folder. it only copied 48.3GB and then I get a General failure Error code: 4. On centos, su -sh /media gives 49GB. df says that

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-12 Thread boardtc
No config on the LMS. I just plugged in the Squeezebox boom in the kitchen and went through the wizard setup and everything was there! I did not even have to relog into Deezer! Amazing. Trying to see if I can manage getting the Crucial MX500 500GB SSD - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0786QNS9B

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-11 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > Sorry, forgot that you were working from my instructions !! > > No that should be fine with the firewall setup like that > > Edit: So you can or cannot access the LMS GUI at :9000 ? > > Jeff Yes! Silly me I forgot to try the ip address. Stupidly I did not take screenshot

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-09 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > I'm pretty confused now. To clarify what I have done from the > instructions you sent. > > yum -y upgrade > shutdown -r now > yum -y install perl-Time-HiRes perl-CGI perl-Digest-MD5 nfs-utils wget > wget http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nig...322.noarch.rpm > yum localinstall

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-09 Thread boardtc
I'm pretty confused now. To clarify what I have done from the instructions you sent. yum -y upgrade shutdown -r now yum -y install perl-Time-HiRes perl-CGI perl-Digest-MD5 nfs-utils wget wget http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nig...322.noarch.rpm yum localinstall

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-09 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > It turns out that the music was on my server so that delayed me. I > backed it up anyway. I created the centro flash stick with balena and > installed the minimal distro, after reboot I get what looks like > "4m[terminated] on the top line with the cursor flashing underneath

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-06-08 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > I tend to use balena etcher for writing sdcards and usb sticks nowadays > > https://www.balena.io/etcher/ > > and yes then attach monitor and kb and off you go ! > > https://www.opentechguides.com/how-to/article/centos/148/centos7-getting-started.html > > Jeff It turns

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread Jeff07971
@edwin2006 Of course Centos uses trim, has done since before windows did ! @boardtc This link may be of use https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?106138-George-s-HOWTO-guide-for-installing-Logitech-Media-Server-on-Centos-7-(also-RHEL-7)=862655=1#post862655 Jeff *Players:*

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread edwin2006
Does centos os use TRIM or something for the ssd? I know on windows this must be enabled to expand the lifespan of the ssd. *SqueezeBoxes:* 1x Transporter (Living room) 1x SB2 (shed), 1x Radio (Kitchen), 1x Boom (Dining room), 1x piCorePlayer (jacuzzi), 1x piCorePlayer (Garden) 1x OSMC +

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > I'll try tonight, 1 hour, yikes!! > > How would you suggest creating a centos 7 bootable USB stick? Then I > connect a monitor to the T7 and keyboard to the T7 and follow on screen > instructions? I tend to use balena etcher for writing sdcards and usb sticks nowadays

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread boardtc
I'll try tonight, 1 hour, yikes!! How would you suggest creating a centos 7 bootable USB stick? Then I connect a monitor to the T7 and keyboard to the T7 and follow on screen instructions? boardtc's Profile:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > Ok,I think you are suggesting installing Linux on the HDD first? I > missed that. Personally I would get the system up and running on the HDD, if all goes well this would take less than an hour I would guess Once all is working order the SSD and repeat with the SSD taking the

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread Jeff07971
> What's the point getting the current HDD working if I will blow away the > installation with a SSD install? If you buy an SSD and then find you cannot install something due to a hardware conflict etc you havent wasted the money buying the SSD Jeff *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > If you buy an SSD and then find you cannot install something due to a > hardware conflict etc you havent wasted the money buying the SSD > > Jeff Ok, I could return the SSD knowing the HDD works is it? Or are you suggesting installing Linux on the HDD first?

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > Excellent ! > > I know that Centos 7 will run on a D510 just in case you decide to go > that way. > > I would reccommend a minimal install whichever distro you choose as the > Tranquil will probably be quite light on RAM > > The SSD option would be a good idea as you have

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread Jeff07971
boardtc wrote: > Tranquil confirmed that the processor is a 64 bit processor. They said I > should be able to upgrade the 2.5" drive to an SSD and a bootable device > plugged into the USB socket. Excellent ! I know that Centos 7 will run on a D510 just in case you decide to go that way. I

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-24 Thread boardtc
Tranquil confirmed that the processor is a 64 bit processor. They said I should be able to upgrade the 2.5" drive to an SSD and a bootable device plugged into the USB socket. boardtc's Profile:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Man in a van
Jeff07971 wrote: > Choice is one thing but how do you run Raspbian (Raspberry Pi ARM > processor) on an Shuttle (Intel x86 processor ?) ? > > Jeff > > EDIT: Sorry Ronnie just realised ! That's OK Jeff :) It's nice weather for the naughty step..off you go :p

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Paul Webster
boardtc wrote: > I powered it up tonight. > I was able to connect to the Logitech Media Server Version: 7.7.5 - > 1416570306 @ Thu Nov 27 07:38:09 CUT 2014 via port 9000. > That is good news - at least you know that the machine and LMS still work. Did you try connecting a player to it and

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread boardtc
Paul Webster wrote: > Have you tried simply powering it up and checking to see if it still > works? > It probably will - perhaps might need IP address change if you used a > static one that is now in a different range or is already used by one of > your other devices. I powered it up tonight. I

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Jeff07971
Man in a van wrote: > Choice make us all different :p:) > > ronnie Choice is one thing but how do you run Raspbian (Raspberry Pi ARM processor) on an Shuttle (Intel x86 processor ?) ? Jeff *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3,Receiver,SqueezeLite-X,PiCorePlayer x3 *Server:* LMS Version:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Man in a van
Manul wrote: > That's Debian with a Desktop environment. I don't quite see why you'd > choose that over plain Debian for a headless server. Choice make us all different :p:) ronnie Man in a van's Profile:

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Manul
Man in a van wrote: > I would suggest running this > > https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspberry-pi-desktop/ That's Debian with a Desktop environment. I don't quite see why you'd choose that over plain Debian for a headless server.

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Man in a van
boardtc wrote: > 4 years ago I packed up my Tranquil pc T7 which ran WHS and which I used > for a Squeezebox server for an original squeezebox and a boom. I loved > it for accessing the BBC, Deezer and Soma radio. But we were moving > house...and the kit is still boxed up now! > > > > Maybe

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Manul
boardtc wrote: > I have a monitor to connect to it to for setup if needed but when in use > I will not have one connected to it. At the moment I am asuming 32 bit > but need to access it to confirm. Regardless of the distributiuon I need > to find out how to install it, I guess I need to get

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread boardtc
d6jg wrote: > Deezer is still as it was > > Returning to the existing T7 does it have a cd/dvd? If so download iso > and burn to dvd then boot with it in the tray. Or burn iso to USB and > boot from that. > It will wipe the existing disk including your music. Have you got a > backup? > If the

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread d6jg
boardtc wrote: > Thanks for the heads up! I am a Deezer man. It used to work wihout an > extra plugin before.I assume there is a Spooty equivalent plugin for it > now...does anyone know? Deezer is still as it was Returning to the existing T7 does it have a cd/dvd? If so download iso and burn

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread boardtc
d6jg wrote: > On 32 bit. > Check that Spotty will run on it first. > It would be a pain to build the whole thing only to find that one of > your key requirements is a no no. > I say this because I know that Spotty won't run on Vortexbox 2.3 which > is 32bit but I don't know if that is VB only

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread d6jg
boardtc wrote: > I have a monitor to connect to it to for setup if needed but when in use > I will not have one connected to it. At the moment I am asuming 32 bit > but need to access it to confirm. Regardless of the distributiuon I need > to find out how to install it, I guess I need to get

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread boardtc
Manul wrote: > Headless as in you don't own a monitor or headless as in you don't want > a monitor connected to it in daily use? If you have a monitor, I'd > second @Jeff07971's recommendation of Debian: I have experienced it as a > rock solid distribution and installation is quite straight

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread boardtc
Paul Webster wrote: > Have you tried simply powering it up and checking to see if it still > works? > It probably will - perhaps might need IP address change if you used a > static one that is now in a different range or is already used by one of > your other devices. Just found a 12V power

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Manul
boardtc wrote: > I believe the terminology is a headless server. Any tips on how I can > install Ubuntu server on it? Headless as in you don't own a monitor or headless as in you don't want a monitor connected to it in daily use? If you have a monitor, I'd second @Jeff07971's recommendation of

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread Paul Webster
Have you tried simply powering it up and checking to see if it still works? It probably will - perhaps might need IP address change if you used a static one that is now in a different range or is already used by one of your other devices. Paul Webster http://dabdig.blogspot.com Author Radio

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-23 Thread boardtc
Manul wrote: > Will you just be accessing online services or do you plan to serve your > own music collection through the server as well? If the latter, what > size of collection are we talking about? I have < 100GB.

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-22 Thread Jeff07971
> I believe the terminology is a headless server. Yes that is correct, you'd have to identify the processor etc in the Tranquil as some were 32bit only and some Linux distros now (Including my favourite Centos) are 64 bit As long as you can find a decent distro I think it will make a good LMS

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-22 Thread boardtc
Jeff07971 wrote: > I would think the Tranquil T7 would still be OK > WHS probably (definitely) not but could be replaced with Linux of some > flavour if you have or are willing to learn some linux skills > > Jeff Great idea thanks, I had not considered that! I do have a little Linux. I'll do

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-22 Thread Jeff07971
I would think the Tranquil T7 would still be OK WHS probably (definitely) not but could be replaced with Linux of some flavour if you have or are willing to learn some linux skills Jeff *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3,Receiver,SqueezeLite-X,PiCorePlayer x3 *Server:* LMS Version: Latest

[slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-22 Thread boardtc
4 years ago I packed up my Tranquil pc T7 which ran WHS and I used for a Squeezebox server for an original sqeezebox and a boom. I loved it for accessing the BBC, Deezer and Soma radio. We moved house and the kit is still boxed up now! _But_ we now have finally completed the (smart) wiring in

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-22 Thread d6jg
boardtc wrote: > 4 years ago I packed up my Tranquil pc T7 which ran WHS and which I used > for a Squeezebox server for an original squeezebox and a boom. I loved > it for accessing the BBC, Deezer and Soma radio. But we were moving > house...and the kit is still boxed up now! > > _But_ we

Re: [slim] Returning squeezeboxer looking for server advice

2019-05-22 Thread Manul
Will you just be accessing online services or do you plan to serve your own music collection through the server as well? If the latter, what size of collection are we talking about? Manul's Profile: