nicketynick;195784 Wrote: > I wasn't thinking of a harddisk based SS-in-a-box - I'm thinking > something like flash-based (or USB-pen) SlimCD - all you need in the > box is RAM and a processor - the software would be on the USB/flash, > configurable and updateable via web-browser or similar, and the music > data would be on an external drive. > If for some reason the software crashes - just re-flash it! > Of course, I'm sure this is much more difficult to implement than I > imagine! > ADDENDUM: Really, all I'm suggesting is that what I would like (and I > think I'm pretty representative of where Logitech is going to want to > go) is a turnkey Slimserver solution - I have enough trouble keeping > the everyday household-use computers running without Slimserver thrown > in, and I don't have the skills or the time to implement a proper > 'server' solution effectively. When I add up all the money and time > I've spent trying to hack something together, I would have been better > off to go out and buy a turnkey solution, that came with > support/warranty, in the case that problems arose! The Infrant ReadyNAS > is the right idea, but too expensive, partially because you're paying > for the storage - it would be so much better to take a modular approach > to the storage - ie. external USB. > End of rant.
Hi again, I raised the above issue in a post some months back. Those with knowledge suggest that implementation of this idea isn't feasible at present, without major changes and extra expense. I use ubuntu 6.10 and slimserver. I find it exactly suits my requirements and I now rarely use my cd player (Arcam 93T). I also use the web interface for some funny reason. I enjoy the slimserver as a source rather than direct from my computer as the sound seems better. My Ubuntu system has been very reliable and slimserver is so very boring as it works without fault. Everyone in the house has easy access to lots of music with little effort. I have a computer in my living room. This is a quite up to date small unit which is next to quiet. The main problem is the noisy HDD. The processor is an intel dual core which runs cool and will run fanless if I want. I use a laptop hdd now which is very quiet. -- mudlark SB3>CyrusDACX>PreXvs>260A>KEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34513 _______________________________________________ unix mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/unix
