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README - Ampache v.3.1 - 11/25/2003
Contents:
 
 1. Intro
     a) Thanx
 2. Getting all the components
 3. Setting Up
     a) Ampache 
     b) Apache httpd.conf
     c) MySQL
     d) PHP
     e) Ampache admin account

 4. Wishlist/Planned
 5. License
 6. Contact info

1. Intro:

  Ampache %VERSION% is a PHP-based interface to a MySQL database 
  where information about your MP3's are stored.  The songs are
  streamed using PHP; older versions required mod_mp3 but this
  version no longer does.  The songs are cataloged via the PHP
  scripts.

  This version adds many new features and tries to clean up the
  catalog functionality so that it is easier to use and deploy
  for larger sites.  Making its first appearance in this release
  is the ability to share your Ampache catalog(s) with other
  remote Ampache servers.  See the "Catalog" section under the
  "Admin" tools for more information.

  These tools are heavily dependent on quality ID3 tags in your 
  MP3's.  If you've kept them up-to-date this is the tool for you.  
  
  See CHANGELOG for version information.

  A Special Thanx:
    a) Thanx to those who've helped us make Ampache so useable:
	 Scott Kveton - Head Nacho, inventer of all that is Ampache
	 Robert Hopson - Libglue, Playlists, Ogg support.. and much more
	 Andy Morgan - its the size that matters
	 Caleb Crome (bug fixes and enhancements)
         Sandy McArthur, Jr. - class.id3 - 'nuff said
         Mike Payson 
         Jon Disnard 
         Adriaan Peters (numerous patches and bug fixes)
         Rob Kaandorp (time calculation fix)
         Ian Cote (MP3.php tweaks)
         Kurt Lieber (random fixes)
         Maan Bsat (random fixes)
         latka (from media.tangent.org site) for orphaned song ideas
	 Lamar Hansford (README/INSTALL improvements)

2. Getting all the components

  Apache >= 1.3.19 http://www.apache.org
  PHP >= 4.1.2 http://www.php.net
  MySQL >= 3.23
    I'm using the REPLACE functionality of MySQL so you must have
      3.23 or higher.
    http://www.mysql.com

3. Setting Up

  Ampache:
    If you're upgrading from 3.0 to 3.1 you will not be able to re-use
    your database or config.php files.  You will need to follow the entire 
    Ampache install guidelines oultined in the INSTALL file.  

4. Wishlist/Plans

  * Uploads directory and manager
  * Ability to change order of songs in saved playlists
  * ID3v2 tag support in id3.php

5. License

  This Application falls under the Standard GPL. See Licence 
  included with this tar file

5a. Donations

  We don't want your money but we will take your beer. If you 
  love ampache and want to encourage us to write more please
  visit ampache.org for information on how to donate some beer
  to our cause. 

6. Contact Info

  Hate it?  Love it?  Let us know.  Let us know if you think of any
    more features, bugs, etc.

  Ampache Development Team
  ampache-dev@lists.oregonstate.edu

  Karl Vollmer & Robert Hopson
