Music Os? Is there one?

[xJedix 0]

I have this old laptop that I have mainly been using as a mp3 player. I currently have windows 98 on it and have some music software to play mp3's. I am just wondering if there are any music operating systems out there. When I say "music operating system," I mean I want a os(like windows) that is only for music. I searched google but couldn't find any. I don't know if anyone made one or not but if you know of one, or have any information on this... please say what you know.Thanks,xJedix

[pawitp 0]

There aren't any availible for download. But I should be easy to make a fast music OS out of linux.

Use gentoo(or debian) and only have alsa, X-window system and your favourite linux music player installed. Use commandline auto-login. Make X start by default and make your music player start by default.

How to do auto-login

paste this code in a c file and change "your_use_here" to your user.

int main() {execlp( "login", "login", "-f", "your_user_here", 0);}

Compile the code with a c compiler. and use root privilege to put it in /usr/local/sbin.

After that use root privilege to edit /etc/inittab.

on the line that says

1:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty somenumber tty1

or

1:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty somenumber tty1

followed by where somenumber is some numbers.

add

-n -l /usr/local/sbin/autologin

before the number so you should get

1:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty -n -l /usr/local/sbin/autologin tty1

or

-n -l /usr/local/sbin/autologin

How to auto-start x

open ~/.bash_profile for editing and add

if [ -z "$DISPLAY" ] thenstartxfi

[FearMonger13 0]

There aren't any OS's made specifically for music. Media Centre PCs are made for music, vids, pics,etc. but you want an OS. It is possible to make Linux into a MusicOS, if you have enough technical knowledge.Other than that you can simply turn any windows and linux into a MusicOS. Simply by installing decent softwares. Try Looking up the following softwares for windows.Windows Media Player 10iTunesMedia MonkeyWinampand also K-Lite Mega Codec PackThen set your music player to launch at startup, Choose a wallpaper and Theme (try a WindowBlinds theme) that has a musical look, and you're all set.

[pawitp 0]

Also, you said it's quite old. I assume you have a sound card. Dos would probably run on it with a music player! Not the most GUI friendly one though!P.S. Another the choice. 98lite "micro" mode assuming you have win95 disk

[moldboy 0]

If you're into live cds you might want to check out http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/
it has a list that has been shortened to home entertainment cds. Some of them probably have an install option.

[zach101 0]

Hmm ya like that one guy said up above just download iTunes along with media player and you should be good to go. I dont really see the point of having an os JUST for music kinda seems like a waiste imo but what do i know any way I use both media player and itunes and it works great for all the music stuff i want to do. And boy do i love my nano

[CrazyRob 0]

I have this old laptop that I have mainly been using as a mp3 player.  I currently have windows 98 on it and have some music software to play mp3's.  I am just wondering if there are any music operating systems out there.  When I say "music operating system," I mean I want a os(like windows) that is only for music.  I searched google but couldn't find any.  I don't know if anyone made one or not but if you know of one, or have any information on this... please say what you know.

 

Thanks,

xJedix

201806[/snapback]

why dont you try windows xp media center that opperating system is good for mp3s and other typoes of music but it needs a lot of disc space and if you have enough i personally would get it.

[pawitp 0]

No media center is for the "digital media" it require a "remote controller" to use. And WinXP won't do on an old laptop!

[Turn Off The Light 0]

I have this old laptop that I have mainly been using as a mp3 player. I currently have windows 98 on it and have some music software to play mp3's. I am just wondering if there are any music operating systems out there. When I say "music operating system," I mean I want a os(like windows) that is only for music. I searched google but couldn't find any. I don't know if anyone made one or not but if you know of one, or have any information on this... please say what you know.
Thanks,
xJedix

I am proud to announce, that I as a student programmer, am actually working on a project like what you described you were in need of. Which is really interesting, because I am developing a compact Operating System, that happens to just be a giant media player. It will only play music, due to the fact that I am planning on using it as a stereo. Of course, the hard drive in the computer I select to use will be shared on my network, so that I can move the music that I want on it, to it, but what I might also do, is have it so that you can rip a CD to the hard drive. I am almost done with the planning stage of it, and am already involved in the programming stage. I am willing to share it with you when it is finished.

I will be glad to give you a copy to try, and if you like it, I will keep you updated on any advancements in the system files, or updates on the software. If you are interested in learning more, give me a personal message or e-mail me at Nitemovz@gmail.com, I am always willing to answer the questions of people who find out about my project.

I am always willing to help fellow computer people, even if they are not involved in programming, I believe that any person should have complete control over their computer. If you want it to be a music/media player, why should you have to go through all of the trouble to purchase a computer that has Windows or MacOSX on it, when you can just buy(donate)/download the operating system that will allow you to have what you want. That's right, it isn't going to cost you a dime except for what you donate to help the continuation of production. I am not making it open source, but it is free.

I feel that this is something that I would like to keep to myself, since most of the projects that I make are open source.

Let me know if you are interested!

~Turn Off The Light~