striim

>>> -criteria for next station: The "next station" function can be
>>> determined under the "stations" dialog say a checkbox or something.

I prefer to figure out the most optimal solution than provide
configuration options. And I'm still not convinced that a "next" or
"previous" station function is needed. If users want to play another
station they can always display the station manager and select the
station they want to listen to.

>>> You can keep your interface clean and simple and yet still have a
>>> lot of options.

That's an interesting perspective. Most usability literature I have read
argue otherwise.

>>> -double clicking: Under System\Windows\Windows Preferences I have
>>> "Select windows when the mouse moves over them" and "Raise selected
>>> windows after an interval" Im only a newbie but it seems I can just
>>> hover over an item to select it and single click to activate the selection.

This feature is only for application windows. Not widgets like buttons,
comboboxes or lists. For example if you move your cursor over a button,
it won't activate it.

>>> My problem with VLC's service discovery is the effort it takes to find
>>> new and interesting stations even though it is catergorized and has a
>>> search function. It just seems that it could be done better. That is what
>>> attracted me to your program. I thought that was your approach.

You hit the nail on the head. I too think VLC's approach is complicated
and hard to use. Unfortunately, I don't see how I can improve on it.
There's so many stations to choose from that one feels overwhelmed. I
think it is better to let users add and manage radio stations
themselves. It's less complicated and easier to use. It also has the
advantage that only radio stations users want are installed.