win2000 vs. Linux Suse 8.1

arT2 · 26th June 2003, 23:00

we're running our winamp + dsp + acf on a win2000 system. it works fine. we are thinking about to change to linux. but, it's this a good idea?

riddlinkidz · 27th June 2003, 01:38

sorry , i dont like linux ..try it out , you may find it runs the server better..

Tom · 27th June 2003, 02:46

A year or so ago the developers ranked the order of preference for OSes running sc_serv like this (most preferred first): Solaris, FreeBSD, Linux, Windows
This of course does not take into account the stream source.

Tom

Dj-DarKing · 27th June 2003, 05:08

i prefer linux cause it's more stable than windows

so...

arT2 · 27th June 2003, 11:33

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A year or so ago the developers ranked the order of preference for OSes running sc_serv like this (most preferred first): Solaris, FreeBSD, Linux, Windows

so the files for linux are "better" ?

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i prefer linux cause it's more stable than windows

true, but i have running my win2000 3 weeks without reboot and problems (reboot was just because i have to change hardware).

does exist crossfaders, and all this stuff for linux? i am searching something like the SqrSoft Crossfader... winamp and the dsp plugin exist for linux, but i don't find a crossfader. . .

matt2kjones · 27th June 2003, 11:39

running a source on linux is a pain

and linux is totally different than windows

so it will take u a while to get use to

you say u have run windows 2000 for over 3 weeks with no problems

so why bother changing something that works fine as it is now

and im not slagging linux cos its what i use, but i just think ur better staying with windows if ur use to it.

the software i use to source my shoutcast server, is so basic, it basically reads a log file and streams the mp3's from a folder

its commandline app by the way

it does fade the tracks into each other and such but you dont have much control over the software

arT2 · 27th June 2003, 11:51

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why bother changing something that works fine as it is now

yes that's right. i have a test pc here... primary, i will test linux just for fun.

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and im not slagging linux cos its what i use, but i just think ur better staying with windows if ur use to it.

ok thanks for this tip.

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the software i use to source my shoutcast server, is so basic, it basically reads a log file and streams the mp3's from a folder

can you give me some URL's ?

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you dont have much control over the software

that's 1 reason why i'm opening this thread. i think i find better software for streaming on windows than for linux.

matt2kjones · 27th June 2003, 13:33

goto shoutcast.com and go to downloads

click i wanna be a dj

download sc_trans

that will act as a source for winamp :P

u can also use the linux equivalent of winamp, its called xmms

http://www.xmms.org there is a plugin for xmms in the tadio toolbox sticky thread (i think)

arT2 · 28th June 2003, 12:45

first, i missunderstand you, but now it's allright. thanks man

26th June 2003, 23:00	#1
arT2 Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: outer Space Posts: 50	win2000 vs. Linux Suse 8.1 we're running our winamp + dsp + acf on a win2000 system. it works fine. we are thinking about to change to linux. but, it's this a good idea?

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matt2kjones Major Dude Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 929	running a source on linux is a pain and linux is totally different than windows so it will take u a while to get use to you say u have run windows 2000 for over 3 weeks with no problems so why bother changing something that works fine as it is now and im not slagging linux cos its what i use, but i just think ur better staying with windows if ur use to it. the software i use to source my shoutcast server, is so basic, it basically reads a log file and streams the mp3's from a folder its commandline app by the way it does fade the tracks into each other and such but you dont have much control over the software TDD House & Trance Radio: [ 64k Stream \| Visit Site ]

27th June 2003, 13:33	#8
matt2kjones Major Dude Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 929	goto shoutcast.com and go to downloads click i wanna be a dj download sc_trans that will act as a source for winamp :P u can also use the linux equivalent of winamp, its called xmms http://www.xmms.org there is a plugin for xmms in the tadio toolbox sticky thread (i think) TDD House & Trance Radio: [ 64k Stream \| Visit Site ]

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27th June 2003, 01:38	#2
riddlinkidz Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 58	sorry , i dont like linux ..try it out , you may find it runs the server better..

27th June 2003, 02:46	#3
Tom Moderator Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,491	A year or so ago the developers ranked the order of preference for OSes running sc_serv like this (most preferred first): Solaris, FreeBSD, Linux, Windows This of course does not take into account the stream source. Tom

27th June 2003, 05:08	#4
Dj-DarKing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 76	i prefer linux cause it's more stable than windows so...

28th June 2003, 12:45	#9
arT2 Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: outer Space Posts: 50	first, i missunderstand you, but now it's allright. thanks man