SlimProto

[deriksen]

Hi,

Guess this is a bit of a stretch, knowing the extent of Sindres to-do backlog, but here goes:

Wouldn't actually mind kicking Squeezecenter/Slimserver if Subsonic could stream to Squeezeboxes using the open source SlimProto protocol. There are some nice features in Squeezecenter, i.e scrobbling, readily available internet radio etc, but nothing that couldn't be incorporated into Subsonic in future releases. Squeezecenter is however a bit of a resource hogger and for those of us running NAS devices or trying to keep our WHSs trimmed and responsive, Subsonic would be a perfect solution.

Could be worth mentioning that SimplifyMedia has incorporated the ability to stream to Squeezebox alternative Sonos.

Well... here's hoping.

[sindre_mehus]

I actually had a look at the Slim protocol a year or two ago (I have an early version of the Squeezebox laying around somewhere).

I think I came to the conclusion that it would be too much work to be feasible. Anyway, I think it's an excellent idea, and I've put it on my list.

By the way, if anyone wants to make an attempt implementing it, just give me a shout!

[thepsychoticneurotic]

I would like to second this suggestion - I would even pay extra for this functionality.

The Squeezebox server software has got worse and worse ever since Logitech acquired Slim Devices.

[mojotoad]

I'll third this one. I've been very happy with my squeezebox infrastructure, but it is definitely time to start investigating other methods of streaming my flac collection. I just heard about subsonic today via some comments on slashdot, I'm keen to see where the project is heading.

[vancamp]

I would only consider this if subsonic finally got around to dealing with tags. There are some things that the slimserver does very well.

[n0tanumb3r]

Count me in.
++ for SlimProto to control my Squeezeboxes. Extra extra donations guaranteed if this becomes a reality!

If you need any testing (my day job) I'll lend a hand - I have a 4 Squeezebox setup!

Keep up the good work Sir!