Everyone always raves about XBMC, but I've had nothing but trouble getting it up and running. Namely, 1) how it parses folders and files, 2) how doesn't sync and notice new files very well. I have an HTPC connected via SMB to a file server.
For #1, I've followed the naming structure down to the letter as described in the wiki. It still misses some shows or flat-out won't catch the year (Dr. Who)
For #2, I keep telling it to update the library, or scan for new content, but it denies there are new files. Back to Windows Explorer, and there are the files.
I was told to try MediaCompanion for ensuring my movies/tv shows are identified correctly, but I haven't seen a difference. MediaBrowser seems to be better (for identifying content), but little things like enabling subtitles are really difficult (and I bought the paid version).
Am I the only one who can't get XBMC to easily parse their content and recognize when new content is dropped in? I've gotten so frustrated that I'm eagerly waiting for Apple to take on this task and I'll gladly pay. When it's time to relax, I don't want to screw around w/computers:)
I also didn't think computers could be attractive and enjoyable to use until I saw Mac OS X. Just because I can't see how it might be done doesn't mean Apple won't find a way.
People already knew of this feature, the problem in this instance is that a lot of people are mis-reporting an actual case of it being employed.
Yeah, 90% of the posts were the same 'sky is falling' posts as here on Slashdot, so I felt it necessary to post something applicable. It was used to bolster the evidence that it was a bug, not an intentional use by the broadcasting companies
Has anyone else had any trouble with neck strain/shoulder problems? Even if I move the monitors back, I still have problems with my neck from looking at one more than the other.
what if your boss/manager saw this and decided this is all you needed for your budget?
Hard to justify higher costs when your proof of concept is some webpage discovered by your boss, we've all been there.
My NOC is extremely loud, cold and blows air through vents convienently located by my chair or whatever rack I'm working on.
But yes, what about the key-card lock? That is what justifies 'value' to the bean counters.
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I'll try that tip about using the windows share schema, thanks!
Do you map the shares to actual drives or just point XBMC to the shares //IP//FOLDER ?
Everyone always raves about XBMC, but I've had nothing but trouble getting it up and running. Namely, 1) how it parses folders and files, 2) how doesn't sync and notice new files very well. I have an HTPC connected via SMB to a file server.
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For #1, I've followed the naming structure down to the letter as described in the wiki. It still misses some shows or flat-out won't catch the year (Dr. Who) For #2, I keep telling it to update the library, or scan for new content, but it denies there are new files. Back to Windows Explorer, and there are the files.
I was told to try MediaCompanion for ensuring my movies/tv shows are identified correctly, but I haven't seen a difference. MediaBrowser seems to be better (for identifying content), but little things like enabling subtitles are really difficult (and I bought the paid version).
Am I the only one who can't get XBMC to easily parse their content and recognize when new content is dropped in? I've gotten so frustrated that I'm eagerly waiting for Apple to take on this task and I'll gladly pay. When it's time to relax, I don't want to screw around w/computers
I also didn't think computers could be attractive and enjoyable to use until I saw Mac OS X. Just because I can't see how it might be done doesn't mean Apple won't find a way.
People already knew of this feature, the problem in this instance is that a lot of people are mis-reporting an actual case of it being employed. Yeah, 90% of the posts were the same 'sky is falling' posts as here on Slashdot, so I felt it necessary to post something applicable. It was used to bolster the evidence that it was a bug, not an intentional use by the broadcasting companies
Read: http://www.pvrblog.com/pvr/2005/09/tivo_72_os_adds .html
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Quoted from one of the posters: This is a BUG!
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.p
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.p
TiVo recognizes the Macrovision flag but there have been NO cases of a network or studio actually utilizing it.
Even HBO whose websites says OnDemand stuff can't be DVR'ed... well, I could TiVo my OnDemand stuff just fine. I did all the time. That was before 7.2 and I don't have HBO any longer but it did work.
Again - this is a BUG. Neither the local station or FOX intended for this syndicated rerun to be flagged like this.
Are bug bad? Sure. But it's not worth getting all up in arms at TiVo about.
Has anyone else had any trouble with neck strain/shoulder problems? Even if I move the monitors back, I still have problems with my neck from looking at one more than the other.
what if your boss/manager saw this and decided this is all you needed for your budget?
Hard to justify higher costs when your proof of concept is some webpage discovered by your boss, we've all been there.
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(outside IT that is)
My NOC is extremely loud, cold and blows air through vents convienently located by my chair or whatever rack I'm working on. But yes, what about the key-card lock? That is what justifies 'value' to the bean counters.
Heh, thanks. Must be something on my end as it still doesn't work. Now I'm just embarassed.
Is it just me or does the 'blog' hyperlink to oreillynet.com not work?
And you haven't even called for help.