On 11/21/05, Robin Laing <Robin.Laing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Check the manufactures site for any upgrades and info. > > I have an iRiver that by default was almost useless on Linux. On the > site was a software upgrade to make the iRiver work as a mass storage > device. Now it just works as a USB stick. > > Also it won't hurt to let the manufacturer know that there is an issue > working with Linux, but they may not care. > > I look at it this way. I have a 1gig player that in a pinch, I can > use as a USB stick. I don't need to install any special software and > I can use it between Linux, Mac or Windows if I need to. > > If it is new, I would also look at returning it to the store to get a > more Linux friendly one. > > Agreed- you definatly should report this to the manufacturer. Otherwise, they will continue to think that linux is a marginal OS and there is no need to support it. Dotan Cohen http://technology-sleuth.com/short_answer/what_is_a_firewall.html
