Installing SqueezeCenter on Windows Home Server

September 18, 2008 — Philip Churchill

Blog “Home Automation Direct” has a step by step guide on how to install SqueezeCenter 7 on Windows Home Server.

SqueezeCenter from Logitech is a powerful and free Open Source software that will power any Squeezebox, Transporter or any software MP3 player on your network and includes the following features:

  • Web Interface—control the player and manage playlists from a web browser
  • MP3 & WMA Internet radio
  • Alarm clock
  • Automatically imports iTunes library and playlists (Windows and Mac)
  • Automatically imports metadata tags
  • Browse and search by title, artist, album or genre
  • Shuffle and repeat albums or songs
  • Create, save, and import .pls, .cue and .m3u playlist files
  • Displays current date and time when not playing
  • Open protocol and command line API—easy to control from other applications
  • Expandable through 3rd party plug-ins and skins
  • Supports multiple synchronized players
  • Cross platform Open Source software, written in Perl (GPL)
  • Listen from any computer using an MP3 software player (Winamp or iTunes)

    • The directions can be found here.

    69.png

    AddThis Social Bookmark Button

    Posted in Tutorial, Windows Home Server. Leave a Comment »

    Pimp My Server – Big Time!

    September 18, 2008 — Philip Churchill

    This must be the mod of mods. A user by the name of “Diehard” has posted images of his MediaSmart Server modification, where he inserts the insides of a PopCorn Hour device (a Digital Media Streaming product designed for end-users, enthusiasts and professionals) into his server.

    Mod of Mods

    Modder “Diehard” stated:

    I just have to finish the install. make a cable to connect the main board in the video connector. run a network cable for the popcorn out the back between the USB ports and the Esata. Power for the popcorn.

    I loose the top drive bay but that’s OK, 3TB plus the Esata is plenty.

    More pics are available from here.

    69.png

    AddThis Social Bookmark Button

    Posted in News, Windows Home Server. Leave a Comment »

    Makeover for Dedicated HP MediaSmart Server Site

    September 18, 2008 — Philip Churchill

    MediaSmartServer.net the site designed for HP MediaSmart users has had a makeover, with some cosmetic and feature oriented updates.

    The Wiki is still there, a new frontend and the heart of MediaSmartServer.net the forums with a new color scheme and forum software upgrade. So if you are a proud owner of HP’s MediaSmart Server or are thinking of purchasing one, head on over.

    The HP MediaSmart Server Enthusiast Community

    69.png

    AddThis Social Bookmark Button

    Posted in News, Windows Home Server. Leave a Comment »