Automated Jukebox on Linux Server

[Xig]

Hi everyone,

I've looked around the forums and Google, but I couldn't find anything that matched this question - I hope someone can help.

I run a Shoutcast server on a linux box, DJs are connecting great and the system works perfectly. On top of this I'd like to stream MP3s from the linux server whenever a DJ is not connected. If a DJ connects it should cancel the jukebox behaviour and return to normal programming. It creates an excellent seamless station to listen to.

I know it's possible, and I've seen a couple of stations do this. How is it done? Is there an easy solution, or should I write something myself? If the latter, could anyone offer some pointers please?

Thanks in advance

Xig

[Nick@ss]

look for sc_trans

[hackerdork]

Also...

the DJ's have to KICK sc_trans off so they can connect. There isnt a method where it can support 2 or more DJ's or sources and determine whos turn it is.

Sc_trans (transcoder) plays/streams to the server, a DJ can then login to the admin page and KICK that source off and connect. When they are done and disconnect sc_trans can connect. You can setup sc_trans to reconnect every 30 seconds, giving the dj only 30 seconds to start their stream.

Not automated by any means, what do you expect for free

~ D