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Software Support => SK Jukebox => Topic started by: SteveS on September 10, 2007, 09:51:21 pm

Title: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: SteveS on September 10, 2007, 09:51:21 pm
SK,

I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear that you are no longer supporting SK Jukebox.  Hands down it's the best software I have ever used in this field.  I was wondering  if you had considered making the software open source, so it could live on.  The GNU license ( http://www.gnu.org ) is a great way to do this.  I hope you will consider.

thank you!

Steve
Title: Re: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: hitandrun on September 11, 2007, 09:24:47 am
It is a great piece of software!  I would love to see this open sourced as well.  Imagine what a team of us could accomplish. 
Title: Re: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: rooter on September 21, 2007, 10:24:01 am
Quote from: hitandrun on September 11, 2007, 09:24:47 am
It is a great piece of software!  I would love to see this open sourced as well.  Imagine what a team of us could accomplish. 

I agree.
Title: Re: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: Dire Radiant on September 22, 2007, 10:52:21 am
I wouldnt really describe this as the "end" of SKJukebox. The software works, accomplishes what it set out to do and as far as I can tell is free of bugs. Any other changes at this point would be adding bells and whistles which isnt really what SKJ is all about. If you want those bells and whistles, why not assemble your team and start from scratch to create a software platform that accepts plugins?
Title: Re: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: superbigjay on September 22, 2007, 10:05:28 pm
Quote from: Dire Radiant on September 22, 2007, 10:52:21 am
I wouldnt really describe this as the "end" of SKJukebox. The software works, accomplishes what it set out to do and as far as I can tell is free of bugs. Any other changes at this point would be adding bells and whistles which isnt really what SKJ is all about. If you want those bells and whistles, why not assemble your team and start from scratch to create a software platform that accepts plugins?

I agree!!
skjukebox is a simple, but really nice software.  The only problem is the occasional song skipping...
But I can live with it...

Jay  :cheers:
Title: Re: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: SteveS on September 23, 2007, 02:24:25 am
Quote from: Dire Radiant on September 22, 2007, 10:52:21 am
I wouldnt really describe this as the "end" of SKJukebox. The software works, accomplishes what it set out to do and as far as I can tell is free of bugs. Any other changes at this point would be adding bells and whistles which isnt really what SKJ is all about.

Agreed, the software has all of the functionality it needs.  My only concern is if it will run on Vista.  I don't plan on moving to that OS until service pack 2 but it would a bummer if it didn't work. 

Steve

Title: Re: End of SKJukebox software
Post by: Dire Radiant on September 24, 2007, 05:06:07 pm
That's certainly a valid concern Steve but I'd question the wisdom of upgrading your OS at all unless you're using SK on your desktop machine. I cant really see any reason to upgrade to Vista in an arcade cabinet or a standalone jukebox which is what SK is designed for. I can however think of plenty of reasons not to.