Here's an Idea for COWON:

mulderfox · 02-10-2005, 07:27

Build a program which enables people to change certain aspects of their iAudio player on their own. For instance, add format support, create and edit languages, change menu order and commands, handle bitrates, and so on (in multiple choice menu).
Make it a non-supported piece of software, with an explicit announcement on the opening window that says: "Use this at your own risk. Using this program voids your warranty as it changes the software inside your player and Cowon can not be held accountable for any consequences"
You'll keep releasing New firmware - mostly for new features and bug fixes, but this will get all the real enthusaists "off your back" with their pesky questions and demands..

Microsoft has done this to a degree with its power toys.

Government Man · 02-10-2005, 08:20

sounds a bit like Neuros's open source firmware.
this seems a bit harder to implement, for programming reasons.
i could see this as a function in Jetshell of Jetaudio or sumtin'...

best case scenario: cowon sets up a "requests" forum for its firmware

Martinp · 02-10-2005, 14:21

Uhhh ... okay - hasn't this already been discussed endlessly?

Vlad Tepes Drac · 02-10-2005, 15:33

this has been discussed NUMEROUS times...thread closed

Martinp · 02-10-2005, 15:56

Thanks Vlad

I didn't think of that one :p

02-10-2005, 07:27	#1
mulderfox Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 22	Build a program which enables people to change certain aspects of their iAudio player on their own. For instance, add format support, create and edit languages, change menu order and commands, handle bitrates, and so on (in multiple choice menu). Make it a non-supported piece of software, with an explicit announcement on the opening window that says: "Use this at your own risk. Using this program voids your warranty as it changes the software inside your player and Cowon can not be held accountable for any consequences" You'll keep releasing New firmware - mostly for new features and bug fixes, but this will get all the real enthusaists "off your back" with their pesky questions and demands.. Microsoft has done this to a degree with its power toys. __________________ Visit my Tech Blog here: Drops of Wisdom Donate with bitcoin if you like my blog: 1PUzzzRZUMHTy8w98eZbwygfygC4GAvgtx

02-10-2005, 14:21	#3
Martinp Former iAudiophile/DAPreview editor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts: 1,918	Uhhh ... okay - hasn't this already been discussed endlessly? __________________ Proud to be a part of the DAPreview webring: DAPreview \| epiZENter \| iAudiophile \| DAP.db

02-10-2005, 15:33	#4
Vlad Tepes Drac Resident Vampire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 676	this has been discussed NUMEROUS times...thread closed __________________ This isn't where I parked my car! a day with iAUDIO - 2nd place in COWON UCC GLOBAL Contest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjbkytyzU58 Ownage: [ iAUDIO M3L - 20GB ~ HDD failure...was bound to happen sniff] [ iAUDIO U3 - 2GB ~ needing revival] [ iAUDIO A2 - 30GB ~ Thank You Cowon for ze free player]

02-10-2005, 15:56	#5
Martinp Former iAudiophile/DAPreview editor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts: 1,918	Thanks Vlad I didn't think of that one :p __________________ Proud to be a part of the DAPreview webring: DAPreview \| epiZENter \| iAudiophile \| DAP.db

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02-10-2005, 08:20	#2
Government Man Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 68	sounds a bit like Neuros's open source firmware. this seems a bit harder to implement, for programming reasons. i could see this as a function in Jetshell of Jetaudio or sumtin'... best case scenario: cowon sets up a "requests" forum for its firmware