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leapinlew:

--- Quote ---as far as updates go... you are right, there are constant updates on freebox... but no offense I think they are needed.

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You *think* they are needed, but I'm here to tell you they aren't. I have 2 jukeboxes and one of them has run for over 2 years on FreeboxJukebox 2, and the new one runs version 4. It's rock solid software.

It's super slick. I've built several types of machines (gaming and jukebox) and have a lot of people use the machines. I've never had a single problem with someone needing help with the jukebox. They instinctively know how to use it.

As for Nordbeat, I can't comment on it either good or bad. I haven't had a reason to use it. 2 years ago, I tested all the jukebox software I could find. Freebox was the hands down winner. Thats not to say that Nordbeat isn't worth looking at though. I just wanted to clarify the misconception that freeboxjukebox is clunky software because Barry keeps putting out updates. Most of the updates add features.   

Ian:
Thats true... When I wrote it, clearly it came out bad... didn't mean to offend. I still view freebox as a work in progress, let me clarify that I do like freebox, I just found it easy to crash (it had to be on my end, maybe it didn't like some of my files or what ever), my point is nordbeat is a great solution for those of you that have many types of audio, and want lots of features. Or if freebox doesn't work quite like you want it to... that is all.

on a side note I was chatting with someone here, and they switched to nordbeat because he had over 350 gigs of music previously, all different formats. Instead of converting them all and then tagging them for freebox, he just went to nordbeat.

Ian:
I'm sure Kaytrim will try both, if Freebox works great for him, than totally go for it. If not there are alternatives. Thats all.

Ian:
Oh by the way has anyone tried Xlobby? And what did you think of it. A friend of mine said it was pretty
buggy. Not really designed specifically for a jukebox. Can anyone confirm this?

JackTucky:
I liked Nordbeats simple animations (moving the button pushed around).  I didn't like the please wait screen though...

I checked out their forums briefly and I noticed that there are posts about bugs just like any other programs out there.  I also noticed that some of the posts take two weeks to get answered, and usually the answer is, "this fix will be in the next release".

Barry also has bugs in Freebox, but usually he answers posts in the bug forums the same day, and he's been releasing builds about every other day.

If there was a jukebox program with the features of Freebox written a real company it might be better for us because Barry is just one guy, and if Barry gets hit by a bus and dies, Freebox goes with him.  But for now, I'll take the personal service and the frequent builds that Freebox offers.

It's weird that others are using SK jukebox which hasn't been supported in a few years.

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