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FAT32, Step by Step help?

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robin0800:
I think you have the right partion table, note the empty partion.
Your problem is the second partion, this is stated as HFS/HFS
this is not Fat32 this is the partion that needs to be Fat 32 for rockbox to be loaded and run you still have to carry out part d) of the URL this is not an email address but a link to the instructions your supposed to be following.

poikkeus:
Thanks...that reflects my suspicions re: the partitions.

Actually, I already have the link you referred to...but it takes me back to the text I'd quoted (Post #1). Frankly, it's a waste of everyone's time and energy to pursue this much further, especially since I've not progressed beyond the Install stage. Just imagine the jungle of snafus beyond. I do, however, appreciate the help I've received so far.

 :)

saratoga:

--- Quote from: poikkeus on April 28, 2007, 07:41:21 PM ---
Specifically, where is the text "dd if=mbr-2056.bin of=/dev/disk2" in the Terminal Window, or how should the current text be modified?

--- End quote ---

Its a command.  You're supposed to type it and then hit enter. This "runs" the command. If this doesn't make sense, try google or wikipedia.  They should be able to explain how the command line works.

The text you quoted is the output of a different command which tells you the sector size.  You already know the sector size, so there is no reason to run that command at all (as noted in the instructions).  


--- Quote from: poikkeus on April 28, 2007, 07:41:21 PM ---Moreover, the above "WARNING FOR ROCKBOX USERS" gives the impression that "Rockbox WILL NOT work on this ipod" given the way things are now. The message gives the impression that I have to go to the email address listed. Twice, the display has given me the frozen Apple of Death.

--- End quote ---

The purpose of the guide you linked in your original post was to fix this problem.  After you complete the steps in the guide, your Ipod will be able to work with Rockbox.

robin0800:
Why can't you do even the first of the instructions in section d)?

You will not get past the installation untill Section d) has been completed
(Rockbox needs Fat32)

linuxstb:

--- Quote from: robin0800 on April 29, 2007, 05:31:59 AM ---Why can't you do even the first of the instructions in section d)?

You will not get past the installation untill Section d) has been completed
(Rockbox needs Fat32)

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poikkeus needs to perform steps a), b) and c) before step d) - that's why they're written on the page....  ipodpatcher is showing that his ipod is still a "macpod" - which means it has an "Apple Partition Map", and not a "DOS Partition Table".

Rockbox requires both a DOS partition table and a FAT32 partition.

poikkeus - the step that you're struggling with (the "dd" command) is a command that you type into the terminal.  If you're not familiar with how to use the terminal, then this conversion method isn't for you.  

I would suggest either trying harder to find a Windows computer with iTunes installed, asking a friend to help you with the Terminal steps, or doing some research and teaching yourself how to use the Terminal.

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