garym wrote: > I know nothing about linux. That doesn't seem to get in the way of me > using the Vortebox servers. They are designed to be mostly used via > WebGUI that is dumbed down for any user. If something breaks, that's a > different story, but for setup and day to day use, it was plug and play > for me. > > I can (fortunately) say that I have effectively no headaches with my > setup. It simply runs, day in, day out, month after month. The only time > my VB server is turned off or rebooted is when I do an update via the > WebGUI.
Your experience is very helpful, as some people here (triode, jack of all, etc.) have lots of Linix knowledge are happy with their Vortexbox software, Vortexbox applicance, raspberry pi, etc. But what about those that do not have the linux knowledge? This makes me feel I can do it! aubuti wrote: > It will run on any x86-compatible computer (that is, anything that will > run Windows), so if you have an old computer lying around or wanted to > get an inexpensive computer to run as a dedicated music server, you > could install Vortexbox software and be good to go. I do have an old windows machine lying arround that has windows 2000,(or Windows me?) that is not being used at all.? It is old, but it should run the vortexbox software? If I screw it up and a make it a brick, I don't care! I hope it will have the sleep and wake-up feature, as I don't want a box running all day. Thanks for your comments. This might be a good introduction to Linix as it relates to the community developed replacement that is currently in process. John says he can develop a DAC that will rival very expensive ones, I want to give it a try! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P Nelson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=58158 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98291 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
