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ThatAdamGuy

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Connecting to MC Server
« on: December 23, 2003, 01:59:24 am »

Am I correct in understanding that, if I'm at my friend's house, she needs to have a registered copy of MC in order for me to connect to my MC library over her computer?

And if so:
- Is a Web-based version being considered?
- Would my friend need the same version (10) MC as I have?
- Can anyone recommend any good (and legal) programs which'd enable me to connect to my library remotely?  I'm aware of Mastermind... any others?

Thanks! :)
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2003, 03:46:38 am »

If you have a static IP address and run Remote Server you just need to enter:

http://myipaddress:portnumber/

and you can access your MC from anywhere.

Run remote server from Tools/Options/Startup
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2003, 04:28:43 am »

Oh my goodness, apparently there is a huge misunderstanding here, at least on my part.  And amusingly so!

I was hoping to be able to listen to my music while at work, or while at a friend's house, not just be able to see what's in my library.  If I wanted that, I'd just print it out and stick it in a folder :D.

So right now, kindly helping me test this, is my friend Bee in Singapore ('cause she's awake at this crazy hour).  Well, try to imagine my surprise when I gave her the link to my server (as specified above), and discovered that whenever she clicked on a link, *I* heard the song, not her.

I mean, maybe I'm just being dense here, but what good is this?*  Assuming I'm trying to use this as a remote jukebox while I'm at work, do I really want my music playing in my room at home?! :D

What am I missing here?

* I just realized that this could be, uh, useful as a blog game: "Pick Music and Surprise Me!" :D
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2003, 05:29:12 am »

I guess it was me who misunderstood.

Remote server is great for using MC from my iPAQ for instance.

You'd need one hell of an amp to hear it in Singapore!
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2003, 05:45:06 am »

Hmm.  Yeah, now I'm really confused.

Because in the MC docs, it talks about the Media Server and SHARING music.  Not remote controlling it ;-).

So I guess there are two different programs tied in with MC?

(incidentally, I'm testing out a different server thingy:  just for fun, let me know if this URL streams a big band jazz song for you in Windows Media Audio :))

Edited to add: I deleted the URL above because I already learned that my 'different server thingy' does work :)
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2003, 06:04:09 am »

I guess the City Rythym Orchestra would stream but not through Mozilla Firebird.
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2003, 07:53:34 am »

Hmm.  Yeah, now I'm really confused.

Because in the MC docs, it talks about the Media Server and SHARING music.  Not remote controlling it ;-).

So I guess there are two different programs tied in with MC?

There is Remote Server which allows you to control MC from another location.  You'll find this under Tools -> Options -> Startup -> Action Tab -> Run Remote Server on Port <value>

There is also Media Server that will stream to other MC engines as well as providing TiVo Home Media Option.  You'll find this under Tools -> Advanced Tools -> Media Server.  This sounds like what you're looking for: MC is the server and either MC or TiVo HMO is the client.
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2003, 08:10:46 am »

Ah ha!  Now it's starting to make sense.

And then am I correct in understanding that, in order for me to LISTEN to my music away from home, I need to have MC installed on that remote computer (e.g., at work)?
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2003, 08:13:59 am »

And then am I correct in understanding that, in order for me to LISTEN to my music away from home, I need to have MC installed on that remote computer (e.g., at work)?
Yes and it must be the same version.
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2003, 08:19:24 am »

Okay, whew... NOW I understand :).  Thanks to all for the clarifications.
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2003, 11:59:54 am »

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ThatAdamGuy wrote, "... she needs to have a registered copy of MC in order for me to connect to my MC library over her computer? ..."

JimH, does it need to be a registered/paid copy for friends/family only wanting to stream -i.e. no local MC library?

ThatAdamGuy,  what server thingy software did you successfully use before Media Server?
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2003, 12:45:02 pm »


 does it need to be a registered/paid copy for friends/family only wanting to stream -i.e. no local MC library?
Yes.  The first 30 days are free.
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2003, 04:25:11 pm »

And then am I correct in understanding that, in order for me to LISTEN to my music away from home, I need to have MC installed on that remote computer (e.g., at work)?
Yes and it must be the same version.

JimH - exactly the same version or just MC9/MC10 version?  If I have 10.0.x running at home and 10.0.y running at work, will they connect?

Brian
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2003, 05:59:27 pm »

Maybe

I think it really depends on what version Media Server Is
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2003, 06:21:11 pm »

ThatAdamGuy,  what server thingy software did you successfully use before Media Server?
I'm currently using Fotki's "Personal Server" -- free for those who have Fotki yearly memberships.  Fotki is primarily site for sharing photos, but as of late they've been adding other features.
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Re:Connecting to MC Server
« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2003, 07:01:10 pm »

exactly the same version or just MC9/MC10 version?  If I have 10.0.x running at home and 10.0.y running at work, will they connect?
Same version, exactly.  It might not matter what the build is, but you can't count on it.
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