audio-talk

I transferred my music files to a notebook computer, then used a LAN cable to connect the notebook directly to the Squeezebox.


I did install Logitech media server on the notebook.


The Squeezebox would not read the notebook.

Some, but not all LAN ports can deal with a direct connection without the use of a crossover cable.
If your LAN ports cannot deal with it you'll need a crossover cable.
You'll also need to ensure that your notebook and your Squeezebox are in the same IP range.

When you've got the devices capable of talking to each other you'll then need to point the Squeezebox at the server program you've installed on the notebook.

It's far simpler to wire the notebook and the Squeezebox to your router and let the router deal with the IP addressing.
The Squeezebox should be ok working wirelessly on your network too.
It is not recommended to have 2 wireless connections in the player/server connection.

Yes, most likely Phil your notebook ethernet port is set to obtain its IP address via DHCP or automatically, the same is probably true for the Touch. You can either do as Chris has said and use a router to assign the address or assign them manually to the Touch and notebook, something along the lines of 192.168.1.2 for the touch and 192.168.1.3 for the notebook with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 on each.

Then just configure the Touch to find the LMS at address 192.168.1.3

It reads worse than it is in practice to setup If you bring it to Owston we can set it up for you....

Another question.

I've read about the Enhanced Digital Output app for Squeezebox.

It seems (from what I've read) that it's main use is for USB DACs. Is that right ?

Nope!
EDO works just as well on the coaxial SPDIF output too.
In fact it's a damned sight more reliable with the coaxial rather than the USB connection.
The USB can prove extremely challenging with pieces of kit which are not designed to work natively with Linux (the Touch run Linux).