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More => Old Versions => Media Center 11 (Development Ended) => Topic started by: jaylopez on April 30, 2003, 01:03:21 pm
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I access the MC database from the client side. All the mp3 files are on the server side. Is there a way to delete files from the server when using the client side of MC? The client side allows it to happen, but as soon as I close the client and open it again, the formerly deleted file is still there.
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Well... if somebody other than yourself managed to connect in to your media server without you knowing, would you want them to be able to delete your entire library?
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No...and it makes sense to keep it that way. Any operation on the client side that alters the library is not allowed. I think that eventually the client will be able to create and store Playlists / Smartlists locally...since the server library is not affected...but this capability isn't there yet.
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I could see how most people wouldn't want the client to be able to delete files. Here is why I need the feature:
Server has FM tuner that records Howard Stern radio show every day, and saves as 1 hour long mp3 files. I listen to the files from multiple PCs or Tivo in the house, or after I sync with my Archos mp3 player. If I listen to the mp3 while in the house using a client side of MC, I need to be able to delete the file after I listen to it. The content is very disposable, so I delete about 5 files per day after I listen to them.
I guess the only workaround is to remote control the server, and delete the file from the server side of MC, then rebuild the database manually.
If anyone has a better idea, I'm all ears! ;-)
PS. MC is awesome!
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Here are a couple of ideas:
1. Record the show to the same filename each day (as I do with several news shows)
2. Save the files to a folder that is shared on the network and manipulate the files that way.