Converting ipod to FAT32 (People who use terminal)

[Smallz]

I am trying to convert my ipod to FAT32 format so I can install rockbox on it and I don't have easy access to a windows computer. I read the wiki page on manually converting it but I don't  know anything about using terminal and I'm kind of confused on exactly what to do.

[cool_walking_]

Which specific part(s) of the wiki don't you understand?

[Smallz]

part c under manual conversion

[GodEater]

Okay, that's the bit where you write the master boot record to your ipod.

What happened when you tried it ?

[Smallz]

it says permission denied. im not really sure if im doing the right thing though.

[cool_walking_]

I suspect you need to prefix that command with "sudo", in order to give you permission:

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sudo dd if=mbr-xxxx.bin of=/dev/diskN

As the wiki notes, be very careful that you have the right disk (/dev/diskN), or you will potentially overwrite one of your system drives.

[Smallz]

thanks that worked