jma2 Wrote:
> Maybe someone could tell me if my understanding is correct:
> The SqueezeNetwork is used to store a list of personal URL's (on a
> SqueezeNetwork server) so that the SB2 can select a station from the
> list when the PC is off.
Yes and no. The SqueezeBox connects to SqueezeNetwork where it gets
URLs for music streams. But personalization is optional. There's a
default list of stream URLs - you need a SqueezeNetwork account only so
you can save settings, such as a personal favorites list.
> Once the connection is established, the SqueezeNetwork (server) is no
> longer involved.
The SqueezeNetwork server does not relay the stream, so that much is
correct. The SB2 is connected directory to the streaming server. But
the SqueezeNetwork is still involved for all control functions. If you
want to change the station, for instance, you're talking to the
SqueezeNetwork.
> Are there other uses of this SqueezeNetwork?
There's an alarm, and "nature" sounds coming directly from the
SqueezeNetwork, I believe. RSS news feed screen saver and undoubtedly
other stuff in the works.
> Why not enabling/allowing for standalone operation with a list of
> stations stored local on the SB2?
I can think of a few reasons:
- You need a solid Internet connection to play streaming music, so
connecting to SqueezeNetwork for player control should be no more
work, or any less reliable.
- You're limited by non-volatile memory space.
- Additionally, without SqueezeNetwork, you'd need to either use a
local SlimServer, or else implement a server-type interface within
the player itself. The SqueezeNetwork is designed to make the first
an option (with SqueezeNetwork, a user might never set up a local
SlimServer) and the second is limited by firmware and non-volatile
memory space.
The only real disadvantage to this approach would be when
SqueezeNetwork is unreachable or the servers are down.
--
JJZolx
Jim
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