From: Emlyn Addison <noisyblocks_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:24:05 -0500

OK, thanks Barry & Jacob--that's reassuring advice.

I guess the Windows version is a no-go, so I'll try it on OS X and see
what happens.

Emlyn



On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 5:30 AM, Barry Wardell <barry.wardell_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> e200tool works a little less reliably in OS X, but it does still work. The
> main problem is that you may have to run it a few times before it manages to
> recognise your Sansa.
>
> Even if it doesn't work for you, I can't see any way that it would cause
> harm to your mac.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 4:11 AM, Jacob Rau <jacob.rau_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > I don't know if the e200tool can be run in OS X, but there is nothing to
> be scared of in the manufacturer mode. I have used it more than 3 times (I
> did a *lot* of mucking when I first got my Sansa e280) and if you follow the
> directions to the letter, you will be just fine.
> >
> > That mode was designed to withstand corruption to the flash memory, which
> is what you have on your hands.
> >
> > Jacob
> >
>
>
Received on 2008-02-22