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== Software Roadmap == A continuing challenge in open source software is to balance the desires of a small enthusiastic developer community with the needs of a larger user community. More often than not, the goals of both groups are very closely matched; on occasion, it is possible to get out of synch. Without an explicitly stated direction, it is possible for releases to become feature free-for-alls. This document attempts to make explicit the overall goals of the [[Squeezebox Server]], [[SqueezeOS]], and [[SqueezePlay]] projects and lay out a strategy for meeting them. The direction suggested in this document largely relates to those software projects, but has strong implications for Slim Devices hardware and firmware as well. === Goals === The main goals of the [[Squeezebox Server]] project in the near term, in rough priority order, are: * Stability and performance - No crashers, quick startup, no skips, less memory usage. * Ease of setup and use - Tackle the issues that make it hard for newbies to install and use the product. * More audio sources - Do what it takes - formats, [[DRM]], integration with external audio providers - to make sure our users are not limited in their listening options. * Large library support - Ensure that we make it easy to manage and use large music collections. * Significant differentiating or parity features - Continue to make sure that [[Squeezebox Server]] and Slim Devices hardware are the best options out there. * More platforms - Make the Squeezebox and SqueezeCenter software work on more devices === v8.1 === tentative release date: 2012-?-? * IP3K (SB2/3/Classic, Transporter, and Boom) bugs (especially long-deferred bugs) === v8.0 === tentative release date: 2012-?-? * [[Squeezebox software]] - New name and design (introducing an OS-based control panel) * [[Squeezebox Server]] ** New database schema (see [[NewSchema]]) (deferred) ** Smart Playlists/Saved Favorites ** User Profiles ** "SqueezeWiki" support ** Plugin/Applet Manager ** Scanner Improvements (see [[NewScanner]]) * [[Squeezebox]] Firmware ** [[WPS Compatibility|WPS Support]] * [[SqueezeboxController]] ** WPS Support === v7.6 === 7.6.0 tentative release date: 2011-?-? The latest changelog for 7.6 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.6/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here] === [http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Release_Notes#7.5.0_Release_Highlights v7.5] === 7.5.4 tentative release date: 2011-?-? * Bug fixes to 7.5.3 release 7.5.3 release date: 2011-01-24 * Bug fixes to 7.5.2 release 7.5.2 release date: 2010-12-20 * Bug fixes to 7.5.1 release 7.5.1 release date: 2010-06-10 * Bug fixes to 7.5.0 release 7.5.0 release date: 2010-04-06 The latest changelog for 7.5 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.5/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here] === [http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezePlay_7.4_Release_Notes v7.4] === 7.4.2 release date: 2010-02-25 * Bug fixes to 7.4.1 release 7.4.1 release date: 2009-10-21 * Bug fixes to 7.4.0 release * ReadyNAS install and scanning issues * iTunes scanning and importing with UTF-8 * Numerous UTF-8 scanning issues * Another attempt to fix Browse Music Folder issues 7.4.0 release date: 2009-09-28 Lots in this release!! (comprehensive list todo) * Streamlined Setup * New UI and Menu layout * App Gallery/My Apps * Press-to-Play Additional information can be found at [[SqueezePlay_7.4_Release_Notes]] The latest changelog for 7.4 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.4/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here] === [http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezePlay_7.3_Release_Notes v7.3] === 7.3.4 release date: 2009-08-31 * [[SqueezeCenter]] ** Fix for DNS issues with Unix builds ** Support for Snow Lepord release Additional information can be found at [[SqueezePlay_7.3_Release_Notes]] The latest changelog for 7.3 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.3/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here] 7.3.3 release date: 2009-06-17 * [[SqueezeCenter]] ** Major rewrite of streaming control system: *** Gapless synchronization - there will no longer be a pause and resync between tracks when players are synchronized (except for SB1 and SliMP3s). *** Cross-fade (and fade-in, fade-out, etc.) will work with synchronized players. *** A player joining a sync-group will cause the current track to restart from the current position, for sources and formats that support seeking. *** Seeking (SongScanner) will work with transcoded streams so long as the source and format supports it. ** [[SoftSqueeze]] will be deprecated. See [[SqueezePlay]] below. ** Reorganized Radio menu ** Streamlined setup for first-time users *** Windows and Mac installers *** Wizard ** Slider to adjust brightness of Boom display ** Slider to adjust sensitivity of Boom light sensor ** New desktop icon for SqueezeCenter * [[SqueezeboxController]] ** Audio playback Beta on the [[SqueezeboxController]] ** Party mode ** Playlist mode ** Squeezebox sync user interface now consistent with players * [[Squeezebox]] Firmware ** Factory reset option now on all setup menus * [[SqueezePlay]] Beta (Optional) ** Desktop application for control of [[SqueezeCenter]] and all players, including streaming playback on desktop (replaces [[SoftSqueeze]]) ** Reskinning of [[SqueezePlay]] for fullscreen desktop application ** Ability to change between skins easily The latest changelog for 7.3 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.3/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here]. === [http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezePlay_7.2_Release_Notes v7.2] === 7.2.1 release date: 2008-10-21 * [[SqueezeCenter]] ** Four new nordic languages ** New Alarm Clock ** Performance Enhancements ** Support for [[SqueezeboxBoom|Squeezebox Boom]] Additional information can be found at [[7.2_Release_Notes]]. The latest changelog for 7.2 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.2/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here]. === v7.1 === * [[SqueezeCenter]] ** Improved seeking UI on player and [[SqueezeboxController|Squeezebox Controller]]. Ability to seek within remote streams when possible. ** Better handling for remote radio playlists. A single playlist URL should be all you see/care about, all the internal URLs or nested playlists should be hidden from the user. ** [[SqueezeJS]] JavaScript framework ** Improved API for [[SqueezeCenter]] plugins to push features to [[SqueezePlay]] * [[SqueezeboxController|Squeezebox Controller]] ** User customization of Home Menu ** MusicIP support ** Better diagnostic applet(s) The latest changelog for 7.1 is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.1/trunk/server/Changelog7.html here]. === v7.0 === Please see the [[SlimServer7Spec]] * There is a 7.0.1 release which is largely bugfixes for both [[SqueezeCenter]] and [[SqueezeboxController]] . The changelog is [http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.0/tags/7.0.1/server/Changelog7.html here]. [[Category:Squeezebox Server]] [[Category:Development]]

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