Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 08:29:54 -0600
Subject: New subscriber with m3u questions
From: Jeff LeBel <email@hidden>
To: <email@hidden>
Hello list,
I have set up a very basic qtss on our local network. I do not plan on
streaming any movie content, only mp3 playlists. I now have two
playlists created on the server, and I can use the 'Open Stream'
command from an iTunes client to play the stream as expected.
However, I have also written a .m3u file with multiple entries,
following format guidelines for such a document. When I click on this
file to open the stream, I receive the following error in iTunes:
"The streaming server cannot accept any more connections at this time."
I have the maximum number of connections currently set to 50, with
maximum through- put set at 1 Mbps, so I do not think there should be a
problem like this. How can I get the playlist to play correctly, using
a .m3u file to list multiple tracks in the playlist?! I have attached
a portion of my .m3u file to the bottom of this message so you may be
able to help me determine what is happening.
Also, the tracks from the .m3u file do display in the iTunes browser.
However, I get the above error whenever I click on any of them. The
name that is shown in the 'Song Name' field is also the actual file
name, and not the name that I specified in the .m3u file. Can iTunes
not handle these documents correctly? I have noticed that this happens
with other streams that use such a format, i.e.:
http://home.earthlink.net/~efrans/chairtronix
Any help with tracking down my problems would be GREATLY appreciated.
I have been looking all over the Internet, as well as Apple's Help, Web
site, and Discussions forums.
Thanks,
Jeff LeBel
-------Begin Copy/Paste of .m3u File---------
#EXTM3U
#EXTINF:294,Depeche Mode - Black Celebration
http://208.7.44.223:8000/80's/01-Black Celebration.mp3
#EXTINF:219,Erasure - Chains of Love
http://208.7.44.223:8000/80's/04-Chains of Love.mp3
#EXTINF:301,Pet Shop Boys - It's a Sin
http://208.7.44.223:8000/80's/05-It's a Sin.mp3
#EXTINF:306,A Flock of Seagulls - I Ran
http://208.7.44.223:8000/80's/01-I Ran.mp3
#EXTINF:239,Gary Numan - Cars
http://208.7.44.223:8000/80's/09-Cars.mp3
#EXTINF:404,New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle
http://208.7.44.223:8000/80's/11-Bizarre Love Triangle.mp3
--------End Copy/Paste of .m3u File----------
