Re: Full screen music software
On Wednesday 16 March 2005 06:21 am, jeff elkins wrote:
> I currently have a debian sid box connected to a large screen LCD HDTV and
> stereo system. It's used mainly as an MP3 player/server. MP3 playback in
> other rooms is accomplished via Zaurus 5500s running XMMS, connected to
> powered speakers. Currently, to play music via the central stereo, I either
> ssh to the server from my office PC to start XMMS playlists or I use a
> wireless keyboard and run XMMS directly from the large screen LCD. Which
> sucks, since the XMMS display can't be easily read from couch distance.
>
> To make a long story short, I'm looking for music playback software that
> will:
>
> 1. Run full screen, (the so-called "10 foot display") and be easily
> readable from the couch or chair. 2. Be controllable via a remote (LIRC?)
>
> I've tried MythTV's MythMusic module and it's way overkill for my needs and
> runs very slowly besides. Nowhere near as fast as XMMS. Any suggestions on
> software or pointers to any projects out there?
>
> Thanks!
Rhythmbox?
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Alvin Smith
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