Hi Planters,
I been playing and I got a new toy for you all, a web launched SHOUTcast stream player.
There are some prerequisits but those being met you can use this from Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris or Windows and similar based operating systems. All you need is to have a Java J2SE runtime of version 1.3 or higher and to have the WebStart function enabled. There is more information on Java requirements at the test site.
This application is skinable using Winamp classic skins. Not all Winamp classic skins work and not all those that do render 100%. Those of you that use WinAMP, MacAMP, FreeAMP and XMMS should be familer with how this application operates. With that in mind you can load any other mp3 or ogg file from your PC or Internet stream using the playlist.
I'll be monitoring this thread as I would like some basic feedback which will help me maintain the link and provide you a troubleshooter FAQ if needed. Anyway, to get playing go here (//http://ilkins.demon.co.uk/stream.html) and the feed back questions are below.
What OS are you using?
What version of Java are you running?
Did it work?
Did you encounter any problems while getting it to work?
What were the problems you encountered?
How did you overcome these problems?
How simple did you find it to get started and then use?
Is it something you think would be useful for the growth of the SPR audiance?
Is there a WinAMP skin you would recommend?