codename47 Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 I have 5 systems connected via the network switch and the networking has been set up pretty much well. I do have a creative 4:1 speakers will all the stuff that comes with it. I have a suitable soundcard thats been installed in one system of the network. Now, Is there any way for me to connect or contorl the speakers, play songs from any system of the network, obviously when the system that has the sound card is switched on? I'd like to have the facility to play the songs from any computer I want. Any suggestions?
TravisO Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) You have to say which OS and music player you are using (Windows, Linux, OS10? Winamp? MS Media Player? iTunes?)I see Winamp has many choices:http://www.winamp.com/plugins/details.php?...59&show=reviewshttp://www.flippet.org/wawi/http://projects.halo8.net/?codeName=halo8wwwinampiTunes too:http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/13/how-to-...ny-web-browser/ Edited January 10, 2006 by travisowens
codename47 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Posted January 10, 2006 Well, thank you for that reply. I use Windows XP Pro and the Windows Media player 9. can I do it with WMP9?
TravisO Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 There doesn't seem to be any tools to control WMP over a network, looks like you should switch to WinAmp if you want to have this type of functionality.
Gouki Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) You can even control Winamp through the Internet! I saw a guy that used his PDA as a remote control! Edited January 10, 2006 by Gouki
codename47 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Posted January 11, 2006 I did install winamp 5.1. But, how do I configure it?
dedogs Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 I did install winamp 5.1. But, how do I configure it?Im sorry but that is what help files are for. Not forum members time reinveting the wheel.Harsh but true.Go do some research yourself to find out.
TravisO Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) Click Options > Preferences and you'll have to figure the rest out for yourself. There's not to change in WinAmp IMHO, but a few settings I like to set are:General Preferences ->Show Winamp In: [ ] Taskbar [X] System TrayWhy? At first I use to dislike System Tray apps, but I've decided any app I run 24/7 (P2P apps, music players) I'd rather it not take up valueable system tray space.The other setting I choose is changing the default white-ish icon to the 5th icon, the flat black one.Finally, I use to be a huge fan of the MMD3 skin, but because it's so big (I'm not at 1600x1200 yet), slows down WinAmp load time, and eats a ton of ram, I just prefer the simplicity and speed of the default modern skin.Also IMHO WinAmp doesn't fully replace WMP, I prefer WMP for video, and basic audio (MIDI, Wav, etc) but I leave all MP3/OGG/AAC/etc audio formats to WinAmp. I've tried to use WinAmp to play WMV videos and such but honestly, it doesn't do as good a job as WinAmp. Edited January 11, 2006 by travisowens
enuffsaid Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) Im sorry but that is what help files are for. Not forum members time reinveting the wheel.Harsh but true.Go do some research yourself to find out.... said the guy with six posts. Anyway... WinAMP is a great proggie. Perhaps you would want to take a look at VLC. VideoLan Client. It can be remote controlled, too! Check out the VLC feature list here.At the bottom (Misc.) you'll find it can be remote controlled. Edited January 11, 2006 by enuffsaid
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