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@@ -11,13 +11,13 @@ A3. The purpose of this project is to write an Open Source replacement
11 firmware for the Archos Jukebox 6000, Studio 20 and Recorder MP3 players. 11 firmware for the Archos Jukebox 6000, Studio 20 and Recorder MP3 players.
12 12
13Q4. I want to write code for my Archos, how do I proceed? 13Q4. I want to write code for my Archos, how do I proceed?
14A4. Our guide on first time (http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/firsttime.html) 14A4. Our guide on first time (http://www.rockbox.org/docs/firsttime.html)
15 Rockbox development should answer most of your questions. 15 Rockbox development should answer most of your questions.
16 16
17Q5: What is CVS? 17Q5: What is CVS?
18A5: Concurrent Versions System (http://www.cvshome.org). We have a small 18A5: Concurrent Versions System (http://www.cvshome.org). We have a small
19 help page about how to use this to get, update and commit files on the web 19 help page about how to use this to get, update and commit files on the web
20 at http://rockbox.haxx.se/cvs.html 20 at http://www.rockbox.org/cvs.html
21 21
22Q6. What exactly is the CONTRIBUTING file? 22Q6. What exactly is the CONTRIBUTING file?
23A6. Just like the name implies, it lists conventions that the project follows, 23A6. Just like the name implies, it lists conventions that the project follows,
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ A7. Start by reading up on the information about the jukeboxes on our web page.
33Q8. I want to join the development team, but don't have a SourceForge account, 33Q8. I want to join the development team, but don't have a SourceForge account,
34 what should I do? 34 what should I do?
35A8. You don't need a SourceForge account to help developing Rockbox. Just 35A8. You don't need a SourceForge account to help developing Rockbox. Just
36 submit patches (http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/WorkingWithPatches) 36 submit patches (http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/WorkingWithPatches)
37 37
38 If your patches are consistently well-written and thus accepted, you may 38 If your patches are consistently well-written and thus accepted, you may
39 ultimately be offered CVS commit access. If that should happen, you will 39 ultimately be offered CVS commit access. If that should happen, you will
@@ -42,12 +42,12 @@ A8. You don't need a SourceForge account to help developing Rockbox. Just
42 42
43Q9. Do you have a mailing list? 43Q9. Do you have a mailing list?
44A9. Sure do! As a matter of fact, we have several of them for specific things. 44A9. Sure do! As a matter of fact, we have several of them for specific things.
45 Please check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/, and please see FAQ entry 45 Please check out: http://www.rockbox.org/mail/, and please see FAQ entry
46 75. 46 75.
47 47
48Q10. Great you have a mailing list! Is there anyway for me to catch up on 48Q10. Great you have a mailing list! Is there anyway for me to catch up on
49 past posts? 49 past posts?
50A10. Check out the archives at: http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/ 50A10. Check out the archives at: http://www.rockbox.org/mail/
51 51
52Q11. How can I meet the developers working on the project? 52Q11. How can I meet the developers working on the project?
53A11. One way is by visiting us on IRC. Head on over to the server 53A11. One way is by visiting us on IRC. Head on over to the server
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ A11. One way is by visiting us on IRC. Head on over to the server
58 58
59Q12: Wow, you guys talk on IRC a lot? I wish I had been around for those 59Q12: Wow, you guys talk on IRC a lot? I wish I had been around for those
60 conversations to see what happened. 60 conversations to see what happened.
61A12: We are glad you mentioned that! http://rockbox.haxx.se/irc happens 61A12: We are glad you mentioned that! http://www.rockbox.org/irc happens
62 to have a list of various logs we have recorded of events in the channel. 62 to have a list of various logs we have recorded of events in the channel.
63 Feel free to read up, and ask questions on what you find. 63 Feel free to read up, and ask questions on what you find.
64 64
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ A14. All firmware mods that are presented are still highly experimental.
77Q15. I want to see what the inside of my player looks like, but I would really 77Q15. I want to see what the inside of my player looks like, but I would really
78 like to avoid voiding my warranty. Is there anything you can suggest? 78 like to avoid voiding my warranty. Is there anything you can suggest?
79A15. We have a collection of photos of both the player and recorder. Look at 79A15. We have a collection of photos of both the player and recorder. Look at
80 http://rockbox.haxx.se/internals/ 80 http://www.rockbox.org/internals/
81 81
82Q16. What exactly are you trying to achieve with this line of development? 82Q16. What exactly are you trying to achieve with this line of development?
83 (A.K.A. what's your purpose for being here?) 83 (A.K.A. what's your purpose for being here?)
@@ -124,9 +124,9 @@ A19: Okay, last time. No. We have no problems whatsoever reading different
124 124
125Q20. What is the most recent version of Rockbox? 125Q20. What is the most recent version of Rockbox?
126A20. We recently released version 2.2, so head on over to 126A20. We recently released version 2.2, so head on over to
127 http://rockbox.haxx.se/download/ and pull it down. 127 http://www.rockbox.org/download/ and pull it down.
128 Make sure to read the release notes. 128 Make sure to read the release notes.
129 (http://rockbox.haxx.se/download/rockbox-2.2-notes.txt). 129 (http://www.rockbox.org/download/rockbox-2.2-notes.txt).
130 130
131Q21. What do you plan to add to coming versions? 131Q21. What do you plan to add to coming versions?
132A21. We don't plan versions in detail. We just write code, and when it feels 132A21. We don't plan versions in detail. We just write code, and when it feels
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ Q22. I tried one of your firmware files and now I can't access my hard disk!
138 Pls Chck HD 138 Pls Chck HD
139A22. Your hard disk has been password protected. We're not 100% sure why it 139A22. Your hard disk has been password protected. We're not 100% sure why it
140 happens, but you can unlock it yourself. Look at: 140 happens, but you can unlock it yourself. Look at:
141 http://rockbox.haxx.se/lock.html 141 http://www.rockbox.org/lock.html
142 142
143 Note: This is a very rare problem. Most people who think they have a 143 Note: This is a very rare problem. Most people who think they have a
144 locked disk actually just experience hardware and/or driver problems. 144 locked disk actually just experience hardware and/or driver problems.
@@ -148,8 +148,8 @@ A23: You have a couple options here. You could forget the question, find an
148 easier question, or accept '42' as the answer no matter what. We don't 148 easier question, or accept '42' as the answer no matter what. We don't
149 really recommend any of these (though I do opt for '42' often myself). 149 really recommend any of these (though I do opt for '42' often myself).
150 What we do recommend is stopping by IRC, visiting the web site 150 What we do recommend is stopping by IRC, visiting the web site
151 (http://rockbox.haxx.se) to see if the question was answered else where 151 (http://www.rockbox.org) to see if the question was answered else where
152 (like our nodo http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo FAQ) 152 (like our nodo http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo FAQ)
153 and just not included here, or ultimately dropping an email to the 153 and just not included here, or ultimately dropping an email to the
154 mailing list (rockbox@cool.haxx.se) or the FAQ maintainer listed on the 154 mailing list (rockbox@cool.haxx.se) or the FAQ maintainer listed on the
155 project home page. 155 project home page.
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ A30: Don't confuse the terms. Reverse engineering means examining a product
202 202
203Q31: This FAQ is great, but do you have anything with a bit more detail? 203Q31: This FAQ is great, but do you have anything with a bit more detail?
204A31: Check out our website and it's documentation. Rockbox also has a user 204A31: Check out our website and it's documentation. Rockbox also has a user
205 manual you can read. http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/manual.pdf 205 manual you can read. http://www.rockbox.org/manual/manual.pdf
206 206
207Q32: I've heard talk of a 'Rolo'. What is that? (Or 'All you ever wanted 207Q32: I've heard talk of a 'Rolo'. What is that? (Or 'All you ever wanted
208 to know about Rockbox boot loaders') 208 to know about Rockbox boot loaders')
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ A32: Rolo is our bootloader. Rolo became available with our 1.4 release.
220 220
221Q33: Can I use the Archos as an USB hard disk to store data from my PDA/ 221Q33: Can I use the Archos as an USB hard disk to store data from my PDA/
222 digital camera/phone etc. 222 digital camera/phone etc.
223A33: No. See http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo#4_Interfacing_with_other_USB_dev 223A33: No. See http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo#4_Interfacing_with_other_USB_dev
224 224
225Q34: When I use Rockbox my jukebox's red "error" light turns on a lot, but this 225Q34: When I use Rockbox my jukebox's red "error" light turns on a lot, but this
226 doesn't happen on the factory firmware. Why? 226 doesn't happen on the factory firmware. Why?
@@ -230,10 +230,10 @@ A34: Rockbox uses the red LED as harddisk activity light, not as an error
230Q35: I have a question about the batteries... 230Q35: I have a question about the batteries...
231A35: STOP! We have put together a completely different FAQ for battery 231A35: STOP! We have put together a completely different FAQ for battery
232 related questions. 232 related questions.
233 Check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/battery-faq.html 233 Check out: http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/BatteryFAQ
234 234
235Q36. I have a question about patches... 235Q36. I have a question about patches...
236A36. Check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/WorkingWithPatches 236A36. Check out http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/WorkingWithPatches
237 as it should answer any patch related questions you may have. 237 as it should answer any patch related questions you may have.
238 238
239Q37: What is the WPS? 239Q37: What is the WPS?
@@ -245,22 +245,22 @@ A38: It is very good if you want information about the current item playing ;)
245 By using a WPS configuration file you can manage exactly how/what you 245 By using a WPS configuration file you can manage exactly how/what you
246 want displayed on your Archos Player. (Even better yet, if you want 246 want displayed on your Archos Player. (Even better yet, if you want
247 a feature that's not there, we are _always_ open to suggestions!) 247 a feature that's not there, we are _always_ open to suggestions!)
248 Please see http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html for information. 248 Please see http://www.rockbox.org/manual/wps.html for information.
249 249
250Q40: So how do I load/make a .wps file? 250Q40: So how do I load/make a .wps file?
251A40: You check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/CustomWPS 251A40: You check out http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/CustomWPS
252 to learn the format/features of a .wps file, and read the manual to 252 to learn the format/features of a .wps file, and read the manual to
253 learn how to load it ;) 253 learn how to load it ;)
254 254
255Q41: Does Rockbox support other languages? How do I load/use different 255Q41: Does Rockbox support other languages? How do I load/use different
256 languages? 256 languages?
257A41: See: http://rockbox.haxx.se/lang 257A41: See: http://www.rockbox.org/lang
258 258
259Q42: Does Rockbox support other fonts/character sets? 259Q42: Does Rockbox support other fonts/character sets?
260A42: Recorders do, Players don't. 260A42: Recorders do, Players don't.
261 261
262Q43: How do I use the loadable fonts? 262Q43: How do I use the loadable fonts?
263A43: If you own a Recorder see: http://rockbox.haxx.se/fonts/ Players 263A43: If you own a Recorder see: http://www.rockbox.org/fonts/ Players
264 cannot make use of loadable fonts. 264 cannot make use of loadable fonts.
265 265
266Q44: Why can't I use loadable fonts on the Player? 266Q44: Why can't I use loadable fonts on the Player?
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ A46: No. Unfortunately, the ON/OFF mechanisms are handled entirely in
284 284
285Q47: Can I record with Rockbox? 285Q47: Can I record with Rockbox?
286A47: You sure can. Take a look at our manual. 286A47: You sure can. Take a look at our manual.
287 http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/manual.pdf 287 http://www.rockbox.org/manual/manual.pdf
288 288
289Q48: Now that I can record, can I use custom codecs (like LAME)? 289Q48: Now that I can record, can I use custom codecs (like LAME)?
290A48: The MP3 encoder is in the MAS3587F chip, and nothing we can change. 290A48: The MP3 encoder is in the MAS3587F chip, and nothing we can change.
@@ -302,13 +302,13 @@ A51: Rockbox supports both id3v1 and id3v2. If you have problems,
302 302
303Q52: Where exactly did the name 'Rockbox' come from? 303Q52: Where exactly did the name 'Rockbox' come from?
304A52: Well you can follow the full line of emails at 304A52: Well you can follow the full line of emails at
305 http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-01/0062.shtml 305 http://www.rockbox.org/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-01/0062.shtml
306 However, the brief rundown is that it was recommended first by 306 However, the brief rundown is that it was recommended first by
307 Tome Cvitan, and put to a vote (which it lost). 307 Tome Cvitan, and put to a vote (which it lost).
308 308
309 Funny thing about democracies. This isn't one ;) Our beloved project 309 Funny thing about democracies. This isn't one ;) Our beloved project
310 leader vetoed the winning name and chose Rockbox instead. 310 leader vetoed the winning name and chose Rockbox instead.
311 http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-01/0134.shtml 311 http://www.rockbox.org/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-01/0134.shtml
312 312
313 There you have it. Recommended by users, decision by dictator. 313 There you have it. Recommended by users, decision by dictator.
314 314
@@ -350,20 +350,20 @@ Q57: How can I find out about all the neat features that Rockbox has?
350A57: This information is in our manual (It sometimes gets a bit out of 350A57: This information is in our manual (It sometimes gets a bit out of
351 date, so please bear with us.) The information you are most likely 351 date, so please bear with us.) The information you are most likely
352 looking for is a bit down the tree, so the here is the url: 352 looking for is a bit down the tree, so the here is the url:
353 http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/rec-general.html 353 http://www.rockbox.org/manual/rec-general.html
354 354
355 Also, check out the features-list at: 355 Also, check out the features-list at:
356 http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/features.html 356 http://www.rockbox.org/docs/features.html
357 357
358Q58: How can I see what bugs are currently open/being worked on? 358Q58: How can I see what bugs are currently open/being worked on?
359A58: Check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/bugs.shtml for a listing of bugs 359A58: Check out http://www.rockbox.org/bugs.shtml for a listing of bugs
360 that have been reported. 360 that have been reported.
361 361
362Q59: How can I report about bugs in Rockbox? 362Q59: How can I report about bugs in Rockbox?
363A59: If we were better programmers we would take that as an insult. But we 363A59: If we were better programmers we would take that as an insult. But we
364 aren't, so we won't. The first step in reporting a bug is to review 364 aren't, so we won't. The first step in reporting a bug is to review
365 the rules we ask you to follow in your submission (listed at: 365 the rules we ask you to follow in your submission (listed at:
366 http://rockbox.haxx.se/bugs.shtml#rules). 366 http://www.rockbox.org/bugs.shtml#rules).
367 367
368 Please note that we ask reports of bugs in CVS/daily builds to be sent 368 Please note that we ask reports of bugs in CVS/daily builds to be sent
369 to the mailing list, and bugs in released versions of Rockbox to be 369 to the mailing list, and bugs in released versions of Rockbox to be
@@ -382,12 +382,12 @@ A60: We currently support four different hardware platforms: Players, Recorder
382 within the code for that version. This is the version for the common 382 within the code for that version. This is the version for the common
383 user. 383 user.
384 384
385 The Daily Builds (http://rockbox.haxx.se/daily.shtml) are automated 385 The Daily Builds (http://www.rockbox.org/daily.shtml) are automated
386 daily builds of the CVS (development) code. As such they contain all the 386 daily builds of the CVS (development) code. As such they contain all the
387 new features (and bugs) that have been introduced after the last official 387 new features (and bugs) that have been introduced after the last official
388 release, up to this morning. 388 release, up to this morning.
389 389
390 The Bleeding Edge builds (http://rockbox.haxx.se/daily.shtml#bleeding_edge) 390 The Bleeding Edge builds (http://www.rockbox.org/daily.shtml#bleeding_edge)
391 are built from the CVS code every 20 minutes. The purpose of these builds 391 are built from the CVS code every 20 minutes. The purpose of these builds
392 is to verify the code builds properly on all platforms (and simulators) 392 is to verify the code builds properly on all platforms (and simulators)
393 and also to allow testers to try out new features and bug fixes without 393 and also to allow testers to try out new features and bug fixes without
@@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ A63: Other than the 4 currently supported models: no, probably not. If Archos
424 by rockbox unless someone enthusiastically reverse engineers them and 424 by rockbox unless someone enthusiastically reverse engineers them and
425 submits patches to make it happen. 425 submits patches to make it happen.
426 426
427 See also: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/nodo.html#7 427 See also: http://www.rockbox.org/docs/nodo.html#7
428 428
429Q64: I copied the rockbox MOD/AJZ file to the root, removed the jukebox 429Q64: I copied the rockbox MOD/AJZ file to the root, removed the jukebox
430 safely and rebooted. But Rockbox still didn't load. What is wrong? 430 safely and rebooted. But Rockbox still didn't load. What is wrong?
@@ -533,7 +533,7 @@ A66: If your device is off and you connect the charger, the Archos charger code
533 you see the Rockbox logo! 533 you see the Rockbox logo!
534 534
535Q67: Why can't you implement a cross-fader? That would be so cool! 535Q67: Why can't you implement a cross-fader? That would be so cool!
536A67: Please read our NODO faq. http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo#3_Crossfade_between_tracks_ 536A67: Please read our NODO faq. http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo#3_Crossfade_between_tracks_
537 537
538Q68: My screen is all black/white when I run Rockbox on my Recorder! 538Q68: My screen is all black/white when I run Rockbox on my Recorder!
539A68: This bug has been fixed in the later versions of Rockbox. Upgrade! 539A68: This bug has been fixed in the later versions of Rockbox. Upgrade!
@@ -633,7 +633,7 @@ Q73: How do I unsubscribe from the rockbox mailing list?
633A73: The same way you subscribed, but you send an 'unsubscribe' request to the 633A73: The same way you subscribed, but you send an 'unsubscribe' request to the
634 mailing list server instead of the 'subscribe' one you sent before. 634 mailing list server instead of the 'subscribe' one you sent before.
635 635
636 This is all mentioned on the same web page: http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/ 636 This is all mentioned on the same web page: http://www.rockbox.org/mail/
637 637
638 Please please please pretty please with sugar on top, DO NOT attempt to 638 Please please please pretty please with sugar on top, DO NOT attempt to
639 mail unsubscribe requests to the mailing list itself. That will only 639 mail unsubscribe requests to the mailing list itself. That will only
@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ Q78: How do I control the recording frequency and quality?
713A78: Linus Nielsen Feltzing replied to a similar question on April 17th 2004, 713A78: Linus Nielsen Feltzing replied to a similar question on April 17th 2004,
714 and this is a cut'n paste of his reply that can be read on the following 714 and this is a cut'n paste of his reply that can be read on the following
715 URL: 715 URL:
716 http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2004-04/0814.shtml 716 http://www.rockbox.org/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2004-04/0814.shtml
717 717
718 SAMPLE RATE 718 SAMPLE RATE
719 719