>> Will Amarok 2.0 support multiple database backends, like in the 1.x series? No, we plan to use MySQL embedded only, for sake of source code simplicity, maintenance cost and efficiency. Less bugs for everyone!
>>That sucks. I use custom MySQL/PostgreSQL server to share my Amarok 1.x collection (statistics, covers) on multiple machines It was nothing more than a hack. But thanks to the new Web Service infrastructure in Amarok, you will be able to set up an Ampache server, access it from Amarok, and enjoy the benefits of having a real home multimedia server.
>> Will Amarok 2.0 support multiple database backends, like in the 1.x series?
No, we plan to use MySQL embedded only, for sake of source code simplicity, maintenance cost and efficiency. Less bugs for everyone!
>>That sucks. I use custom MySQL/PostgreSQL server to share my Amarok 1.x collection (statistics, covers) on multiple machines
It was nothing more than a hack. But thanks to the new Web Service infrastructure in Amarok, you will be able to set up an Ampache server, access it from Amarok, and enjoy the benefits of having a real home multimedia server.