On Wed, 2 Sep 2009 14:28:06 -0700 Mike Giacomelli <[email protected]> wrote:
> 2) "Unstable" - all targets with working playback that developers > feel are usable but unstable. This classification would be informal, > having been agreed on by the individual ports developers that a > target is ready for people other then themselves to try without > serious risk of damage. These may or may not have official released > bootloaders or easy to used install tools, and generally require a > more informed user. This might include the AMS Sansas, Gigabeat S, > and the various other targets we provide compiled builds and > bootloaders for, but currently do not support in the forums. These > are less prominently displayed on the front page with a clear note > indicating they are incomplete. Furthermore, installation > instructions should clearly mention what does not work in the > preface. Some modification of RButil might help to differentiate Stable from Unstable (firefox unstable builds use a bomb icon for example) > 3) "Unusable" - these are targets with code in SVN that cannot be > used for playback because they are missing substantial features > (playback, LCD, etc). Not sure if those targets need to be advertized more than they are currently (in the TargetStatus wiki page) > Further, I think the front page should be changed to say something > like: Rockbox is an open source firmware for mp3 players, written > from scratch. It runs on a wide range of players: > > [bullet] STABLE - These targets are well tested, stable and have > detailed manuals... list ...[bullet] UNSTABLE - These targets are > currently incomplete and considered unstable but may be suitable for > advanced users (see whatever ) ... list ...[bullet] UNUSABLE - > Additional targets are under development but do not yet run rockbox - > see CurrentStatus wiki page. > > Or at least something to this effect. Thoughts? I agree, I suppose one needs to come with a list of targets entering the Unstable category. (*looks at kugel for the Sansa AMS targets) -- Rafaël Carré
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