iPod Classic

[xor]

I am finding it really hard to get a clear explanation - Is there anyway, official Rockbox or unofficial port that lets me play Flac files on my iPod 160 gb Classic?

If not (I hope that's not the case) why is it not being developed?

Thank You.

[Llorean]

It's not. And it will be developed just as much as the people who want it (such as you) spend lots of time doing hard work to get it running.

Remember, this is a volunteer effort - the answer to "why is it not being developed" is basically always either "lack of volunteers" or "the people who volunteered haven't figured everything out / finished things yet."

[GodEater]

I am finding it really hard to get a clear explanation

Could you let us know in what way we are unclear about this? If there's a way we could improve the message, it would benefit everyone.

[HanSkywalker]

so Rockbox won't play flac on the 160 classic, but it will play ogg, correct?

[soap]

so Rockbox won't play flac on the 160 classic, but it will play ogg, correct?

Rockbox won't run on an iPod Classic, much less play vorbis.

[HanSkywalker]

Oh. Well. That would be my problem then.
Heh. Heh. Heh.
*feels kinda dumb now*

Any suggestions for players for vorbis for the classic?

[soap]

Any suggestions for players for vorbis for the classic?

None exist.  Apple encrypted their firmware preventing simple access to it from third parties.  Rockbox would likely be the first alternative firmware available.