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lights0ut:
Over the course of my time on the forums here, it seems like there are a large majority of users that do not
read the words "this theme requires  a patched rockbox build: link to specific build" and then complain about a specific theme not working in the forums.
The wiki (especially the iPod 5G) is just a list of themes, maybe there should be efforts made to divide it into two sections :
1.Compatible with the current build
2.Requires patches/ custom build

With a quick explanation of what each option means for the users who remain oblivious.
I'd recommend organizing further because most WPS's that require a patches/custom build usually only need
Album Art and Scrolling Margins, so maybe a section for those, and then a section for everything else underneath the Requires Patches section.
While I'm at it I might as well flag the themes as either "soap certified" or not (see this thread).

I'm not asking someone to take the time to do this, I'm willing to commit a few hours to it, I just want to see the feasability of the idea.

bascule:
I think just separating custom build or not is sufficient; perhaps augmented with clearer indication of which build and/or patches are required

psycho_maniac:
Or just remove them from the wiki as they are not supported by rockbox and the developers  anyways.

lights0ut:
Psycho_maniac, not everyone can obtain hosting for their themes, and while removing the unsupported ones would greatly simplify things, I don't think this is necessary. Many users want to enjoy album art/scrolling margins features, and as a result there have been many WPS's made with those patches. The builds needed for them are easily obtainable too. Why would separating/ catagorizing the WPS's not be enough?

bluebrother:

--- Quote from: evilg123 on April 30, 2007, 06:41:15 PM ---Psycho_maniac, not everyone can obtain hosting for their themes
--- End quote ---
There are plenty of free hosting services around so I think this could be considerated.

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