Install on Linux...use on Windows?

[Ronstoppable]

I have had troubles using installing rockbox via windows on my 5g video iPod. (See thread http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php?topic=15607.0) Would I be able to install rockbox using a linux computer and still be able to edit songs, themes, etc. on my windows xp laptop?

[cool_walking_]

Yes, provided the issues you have with Windows don't also stop you from installing themes, etc.

Though the issue causing the install to fail on Windows could just as likely happen on Linux too, depending what it actually is..

I suggest you do a filesystem check and bad blocks flagging. From windows, do "chkdsk f: /x /f /r" in a command prompt as a user with admin rights, or on Linux, do "fsck.vfat -at /dev/sda2" as root (make sure the device is not mounted).

EDIT: Perhaps try a "restore" from iTunes (this will wipe the iPod's hard drive) before the filesystem check.

[soap]

EDIT: Perhaps try a "restore" from iTunes (this will wipe the iPod's hard drive) before the filesystem check.

I, personally, think (as a rule of thumb) speculative destructive actions should be taken as a last recourse after all non-destructive alternatives have been pursued.
In other words, scan the bloody filesystem before doing a restore.

[cool_walking_]

I was thinking "might as well get it as squeeky clean as you can while you're at it".