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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: I dont think the flashing tool should be a plugin..Re: I dont think the flashing tool should be a plugin..
From: scott <die_pokemon_die123_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 21:01:54 -0700 (PDT) --- Jean Boullier <jean.boullier_at_wanadoo.fr> wrote: > Personally I would strongly prefer that all the flashing material stay > away from the regular Rockbox modules. And it is not only because first > I do not need it and second I cannot use it in my current JBR. 8-) > > I think that the flashing process is not part of the normal > functionality of the Jukeboxes, I mean it is not supposed to be used > outside upgrade times and weighing the normal module down with code > which is not normally necessary is adding unnecessary complexity. > > Also for those who have flashable units but do not wish to do it > (carefulness, warranty, etc...) it is creating a potential risk to put > this function somewhere in the regular menus. > > The way it is today, flashing is really a voluntary decision needing > downloading specific pieces and starting a specific plugin and I think > it is very well this way. > > Jean. i don't think rockbox_flash program can do any harm. i don't think it will do anything if you havn't already flashed. i do think the first flash program should be a plugin, since you shouldn't have to do that more than once. flashing daily builds, however, isn't dangerous, and is a little over-complicated as it is. also, having it in the main code eliminates the API version problems. just my 3 cents -scott __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com Received on 2003-07-26 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |