Yes, I'd agree the strength of the Squeezebox platform is/will be really
in the Internet Radio/Podcast area. Once one needs another CPU, there
are many other very capable ways to stream from that, and far less
likely to become obsolete as we are seeing with the ongoing BBC stream
format changes.
SC/SBS7 advantages over MySB.com for Internet Radio and Music Services
usage:
+ SC can use Music Information Screen (for legacy players like SB3
Boom, newer LCD based players cannot use this)
+ SC offers immediate access to your local music library
+ SC includes Favorites folders and sub-folders
mortslim;509444 Wrote:
But on another thread in the Touch forum, aubuti stated thusly: what do
you see TinySBS doing that mysb.com wouldn't be doing if there is no
local library?
So now I am confused. Aren't these quotes inconsistent with each
other?
If so, why?
If not, why not?
Thanks for the feedback on all of this.
I don't have a PC and if I did I really would not like to have one
running all the time.
The Sheevaplug looks like a great wee solution, and something I'd be
happy to have running next to my router.
I'd held off going down that route in the hope that the
Sorry, meant to add that another reason for running a local server is
synchronisation.
My understanding is that without a local server, if I am listening to
the same track in three rooms from mysqueezebox, then there will be
three separate streams coming into my house.
If I run a local server
keif;509187 Wrote:
I don't have a PC and if I did I really would not like to have one
running all the time.
Without a pc I don't really think you have any chance of maintaining
the sheevaplug. I.E. update the SBS version etc.
On the other hand a small self-contained Linux-box as the
keif;509187 Wrote:
I don't have a PC and if I did I really would not like to have one
running all the time.
The Sheevaplug looks like a great wee solution, and something I'd be
happy to have running next to my router.
This intrigues me. It is probably a sign that I have moved into old
fart
aubuti;509264 Wrote:
Does the iPhone have an app for ssh?
There are several, though it is only really bearable for occasional
use.
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andynormancx
Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ?
I SAID ALL OF THEM !
aubuti;509264 Wrote:
This intrigues me. It is probably a sign that I have moved into old
fart age, but I don't think I know anyone who has a router and a
broadband internet connection (presumably along with monthly fees) but
doesn't have any pc. Are you using an iPhone or similar device for
mortslim;509026 Wrote:
If so, could someone please describe the reasons why a local server may
be advantageous even if the customer is not interested in serving local
music files.
Also, this thread raises an issue by implication as to what I have seen
the attitude of Logitech is towards
mortslim;509026 Wrote:
we are treated as second-class compared to those using a local server.
I may have been misinterpreted in my choice of words. I was only
comparing those of us using no local server to those using one, both
using Logitech squeezeboxes. I was not comparing Logitech
mortslim;509351 Wrote:
I was only venting that I perceive that development priorities seems to
be focused on the server software first on the local level and then
second on the mysqueezebox.com development.
The local level is precisely where I like development to be focussed.
100% of the
mortslim;509351 Wrote:
I may have been misinterpreted in my choice of words. I was only
comparing those of us using no local server to those using one, both
using Logitech squeezeboxes. I was not comparing Logitech customers to
those using non-Logitech alternatives to access music.
I am
bluegaspode;509074 Wrote:
1) reliability
If your alarm plays way too often the fallback alarm, a local server
will help
2) performance
If your menu is too slow, a local server will help.
3) feature set.
A local server will open the big world of third party applets and
plugins
aubuti;509281 Wrote:
I'd say that stability and access to plugins are the main reason for
using a local server instead of mysb.com to access internet content.
Synchronizing multiple players is another thing that works reliably with
a local server, but only works with some services via mysb,
I have a Radio and Receiver and have no local digital music storage,
using only Internet radio and Napster.
I'm therefore using mysqueezebox and have not been impressed with the
'performance' over the last wee while.
In addition I'd like to improve my access to the BBC streams.
To this end I've
As I understand it the BBC iPlayer Plugin will not work in the Touch
TinySC environment. Maybe Triode is working on an Applet version.
Also I would check with the Third Party Forum, whether the Sheevaplug
will support BBC iPlayer Plugin.
Dave
--
DaveWr
Hi,
No problem running BBC iPlayer and iPlayer extras on a
sheevaplug-installed SBS.
Bob
--
drbob49
Sheevaplug running Debian Squeeze on 4GB SD card
Squeezebox Server 7.4.2
Squeezebox Radio / Squeezebox Receiver
This thread raises bigger issues. I too only use my squeezeboxes to
access internet radio (rhapsody, etc.). I also don't have a local
server. However the implication of this thread is that there may be
reasons to have a local server other than just serving local music
files. Is that correct?
I think you are a little unfair to Logitech. They have done a lot more
than most to provide a central services delivery model, through SN
originally now mySB.com. Mot of the competition is not yet close to
this capability.
The problem is when you need special facilities, like the BBC stuff.
mortslim;509026 Wrote:
However the implication of this thread is that there may be reasons to
have a local server other than just serving local music files. Is that
correct?
1) reliability
If your alarm plays way too often the fallback alarm, a local server
will help
2) performance
If your
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