mount mp3 player

[Dotan Cohen]

On 11/21/05, Robin Laing <Robin.Laing at drdc-rddc.gc.ca> 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
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