Hardware Requirements

SlimCar Requirements

• 128 megabytes (minimum) RAM
• 300MHz+ 32-bit i386-compatible processor (Intel∞ Pentium/Celeron, AMD∞ Athlon/Duron, VIA∞ C3 etc)
• Sufficient hard drive space to store your entire music collection, plus room for future growth. This can range from 2-200 gigabytes and beyond. You need at least 200MB of free space to allocate to SlimCar itself.
• Network interface. 100mbit+ recommend. The current kernel includes nForce 2, Realtek 8139 and various other drivers. More can be added on request. Wireless support will not be added, we recommend using an external bridge/access point if you wish to connect to your SlimCar system wirelessly.
• Suitable power supply. It's beyond the scope of this Wiki to discuss car PSU options, but there are a huge variety available depending on your power requirements and desired features.
• A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media. There is nothing to stop you using multiple frontends with your SlimCar system.
• A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display when you have finished with the Installer. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.

MasterLibrary Requirements

• At least a 1GHz CPU. Rescans are very processor-intensive, and we recommend a fast machine to reduce the time required.
• Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive.
• Some kind of backup strategy. No one wants to lose all of their music...
• Don't forget to look at the SoftwareRequirements.
• The MasterLibrary must be UNIX/Linux-based. See WhyNotWindows for more information.

Hardware Requirements

SlimCar Requirements

• 128 megabytes (minimum) RAM
• 300MHz+ 32-bit i386-compatible processor (Intel∞ Pentium/Celeron, AMD∞ Athlon/Duron, VIA∞ C3 etc)
• Sufficient hard drive space to store your entire music collection, plus room for future growth. This can range from 2-200 gigabytes and beyond. You need at least 200MB of free space to allocate to SlimCar itself.
• Network interface. 100mbit+ recommend. The current kernel includes nForce 2, Realtek 8139 and various other drivers. More can be added on request. Wireless support will not be added, we recommend using an external bridge/access point if you wish to connect to your SlimCar system wirelessly.
• Suitable power supply. It's beyond the scope of this Wiki to discuss car PSU options, but there are a huge variety available depending on your power requirements and desired features.
• A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media. There is nothing to stop you using multiple frontends with your SlimCar system.
• A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display when you have finished with the Installer. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.

MasterLibrary Requirements

• At least a 1GHz CPU. Rescans are very processor-intensive, and we recommend a fast machine to reduce the time required.
• Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive.
• Some kind of backup strategy. No one wants to lose all of their music...
• Don't forget to look at the SoftwareRequirements.
• The MasterLibrary must be UNIX/Linux-based. See WhyNotWindows for more information.

• A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display when you have finished with the Installer. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.
• The MasterLibrary must be UNIX/Linux-based. See WhyNotWindows for more information.
  
  Deletions:
  ~-Sufficient hard drive space to store your entire music collection, plus room for future growth. This can range from 2-200 gigabytes and beyond.
• CompactFlash to IDE adapter. This inexpensive piece of hardware (typically less than £5) allows a CompactFlash card to act exactly like a hard drive. SlimCar is optimised to run from a CF card rather than a hard drive (although this is also possible).
• A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.
  
  

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  Edited on 2006-09-06 01:33:05 by HarryBo
  
  Additions:
  ~-128 megabytes (minimum) RAM
• 300MHz+ 32-bit i386-compatible processor (Intel∞ Pentium/Celeron, AMD∞ Athlon/Duron, VIA∞ C3 etc)
• Sufficient hard drive space to store your entire music collection, plus room for future growth. This can range from 2-200 gigabytes and beyond.
• Network interface. 100mbit+ recommend. The current kernel includes nForce 2, Realtek 8139 and various other drivers. More can be added on request. Wireless support will not be added, we recommend using an external bridge/access point if you wish to connect to your SlimCar system wirelessly.
• CompactFlash to IDE adapter. This inexpensive piece of hardware (typically less than £5) allows a CompactFlash card to act exactly like a hard drive. SlimCar is optimised to run from a CF card rather than a hard drive (although this is also possible).
• Suitable power supply. It's beyond the scope of this Wiki to discuss car PSU options, but there are a huge variety available depending on your power requirements and desired features.
• A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media. There is nothing to stop you using multiple frontends with your SlimCar system.
• A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.
• At least a 1GHz CPU. Rescans are very processor-intensive, and we recommend a fast machine to reduce the time required.
• Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive.
• Some kind of backup strategy. No one wants to lose all of their music...
• Don't forget to look at the SoftwareRequirements.
  
  Deletions:
  ~1) 128 megabytes (minimum) RAM
• 300MHz+ 32-bit i386-compatible processor (Intel∞ Pentium/Celeron, AMD∞ Athlon/Duron, VIA∞ C3 etc)
• Sufficient hard drive space to store your entire music collection, plus room for future growth. This can range from 2-200 gigabytes and beyond.
• Network interface. 100mbit+ recommend. The current kernel includes nForce 2, Realtek 8139 and various other drivers. More can be added on request. Wireless support will not be added, we recommend using an external bridge/access point if you wish to connect to your SlimCar system wirelessly.
• CompactFlash to IDE adapter. This inexpensive piece of hardware (typically less than £5) allows a CompactFlash card to act exactly like a hard drive. SlimCar is optimised to run from a CF card rather than a hard drive (although this is also possible).
• Suitable power supply. It's beyond the scope of this Wiki to discuss car PSU options, but there are a huge variety available depending on your power requirements and desired features.
• A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media. There is nothing to stop you using multiple frontends with your SlimCar system.
• A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.
• At least a 1GHz CPU. Rescans are very processor-intensive, and we recommend a fast machine to reduce the time required.
• Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive.
• Some kind of backup strategy. No one wants to lose all of their music...
• Don't forget to look at the SoftwareRequirements.
  
  

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  Edited on 2006-09-04 15:32:35 by HarryBo
  
  Additions:
  ~8) A note about what isn't needed... you don't require a keyboard, mouse or display. The only control you need access to is the Power button, and you could rig something up with a relay or similar to control that.
  
  

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  Edited on 2006-09-04 12:51:24 by HarryBo
  
  Additions:
  ~2) Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive.
  
  Deletions:
  ~2) Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive(s).
  
  

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  Edited on 2006-09-04 12:51:00 by HarryBo
  
  Additions:
  ~7) A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media. There is nothing to stop you using multiple frontends with your SlimCar system.
  
  Deletions:
  ~7) A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media.
  
  

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  Edited on 2006-09-04 12:50:00 by HarryBo
  
  Additions:
  Your MasterLibrary system is the one you run SlimServer on at home. We anticipate that most people interested in SlimCar will already have such a system in place. Hardware requirements can be found on www.slimdevices.com∞, but we recommend the following:
  
  Deletions:
  Your MasterLibrary system is the one you run SlimServer on at home. We anticipate that most people interested in SlimCar will already have such a system in place. Hardware requirements can be found on www.slimdevices.com, but we recommend the following:
  
  

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  Edited on 2006-09-04 12:49:48 by HarryBo
  
  Additions:
  ~7) A SqueezeBox! Not strictly required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media.

1. At least a 1GHz CPU. Rescans are very processor-intensive, and we recommend a fast machine to reduce the time required.
2. Ample hard drive space. As with SlimCar, you need room to store your entire collection. Remember to plan ahead - if you expect to add a lot more music, get a bigger drive(s).
3. Some kind of backup strategy. No one wants to lose all of their music...
4. Don't forget to look at the SoftwareRequirements.
   
   Deletions:
   ~7) A SqueezeBox! Not /strictly/ required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media.
   
   

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   Edited on 2006-09-04 12:46:38 by HarryBo
   
   Additions:
   There are two parts to this page - the hardware requirements for your SlimCar system, and those for your MasterLibrary.

SlimCar Requirements

1. 128 megabytes (minimum) RAM
2. 300MHz+ 32-bit i386-compatible processor (Intel∞ Pentium/Celeron, AMD∞ Athlon/Duron, VIA∞ C3 etc)
3. Sufficient hard drive space to store your entire music collection, plus room for future growth. This can range from 2-200 gigabytes and beyond.
4. Network interface. 100mbit+ recommend. The current kernel includes nForce 2, Realtek 8139 and various other drivers. More can be added on request. Wireless support will not be added, we recommend using an external bridge/access point if you wish to connect to your SlimCar system wirelessly.
5. CompactFlash to IDE adapter. This inexpensive piece of hardware (typically less than £5) allows a CompactFlash card to act exactly like a hard drive. SlimCar is optimised to run from a CF card rather than a hard drive (although this is also possible).
6. Suitable power supply. It's beyond the scope of this Wiki to discuss car PSU options, but there are a huge variety available depending on your power requirements and desired features.
7. A SqueezeBox! Not /strictly/ required, but a SqueezeBox is by far and away the best "frontend" for SlimCar. We recommend a v2 or v3 unit - v2 devices aren't as pretty but are better-shaped to fit in a standard DIN slot. You can also use SoftSqueeze (you'll need a laptop though!) or another media playing device that can handle streaming media.

MasterLibrary Requirements