It's a software which boots on your iPod, allowing you to use different functions that would not be possible through the normal iPod interface. Have a look at the [bold]iPod Rockbox FAQ[/bold], which can be found here; http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IpodFAQ
@coolGray - Hehe If you hang on for a little while, my ever developing iPod modding thread will eventually expand it's horizons towards different styles of hacking, and possibly rockbox/iPodLinux. The joy of following my guides is this, I test everything before I teach it, and alway endeavour to remember my exact methods, in order for all to share the same sucess. Wait, watch & learn. Happy iPodding.
Hehe, thanks for the compliment, however, I am more than happy just being Joe average and giving help to the best of my ability.
I have the Rockbox firmware/OS working flawlessly on my 5th generation iPod Video, and let me tell you, this little piece of code increases the rather bland iPod's functionality ten-fold. The procedure to get the firmware onto your iPod is extremely easy to follow, and if you correctly follow all the steps on their site, you should have no problem. Moreover, because it acts as a bootloader, you can access the original firmware anytime. I've had it on my iPod for a week now, and I find it to be stable. The only times I ever have to reboot the iPod are when I want to access the original firmware. I have Doom on my iPod (albeit shareware) but it runs great. For a comprehensive list of all supported plugins, you can check out http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/PluginIndex Here are some screenshots of the themes and programs, from the Rockbox site, I have running on my own iPod: [bold]Please note that all images posted are Copyright © 1999-2006 by the contributing authors from the Rockbox plugins and gallery section found at http://www.rockbox.org[/bold] The current theme on my Rockbox enabled iPod: PluginBubbles PluginJewels PluginPacbox
I agree, it's good software customization software. And once I have completed the second part of the strings tutorial, this will be #5
Oh heck, I'll write the rockbox guide tonight, then the strings some time this week, then linux afterwards, as I have now sucessfully managed to boot linux on my iPod. :¬)
A complete installation guide/FAQ for various iPod models can be found here: http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IpodInstallation It's very thorough and straight forward.
I know there are guides, but some parts of the rockbox guide are a tad vague, and it is a lot longer than it needs to be.. People are welcome to follow guides elswhere.. I write them in my own manner and then people can asked related questions in that thread..
I am running the Rockbox firmware. The Apple-firmware is completely useless to me, I bought my iPod solely because of Rockbox. Things such as Vorbis and Wavpack support, with true gapless playback is a must for me.
hey lethal i belive u are not a stranger of ipodwizard and was wondering if ur ipod had a backround does it?
Lethal-- I am looking forward to the Rockbox tut. I really want to put this on my iPod. Thanks for the tutorials, man!
