RockBox running as well as iPod firmware...

[Volkensmeer]

I read somewhere on ipodhacks.com that you could run Rockbox, as well as the original iPod firmware at the same time. Is this true?  And if not, can I boot up the original with Rockbox still on the iPod, in case I need to for some reason?

Another question, installing Rockbox wont format my iPod will it? I have all my songs backed up...but the time it takes to add 25 gigs could be saved.

[scorche]

You cannot run them at the same time.  However, by default, it is dual boot.

And no formatting is required unless it is a Macpod (HFS+ formatted).

[Volkensmeer]

So if I chose to, for some odd reason, I could have RockBox on my iPod, but still boot up with the original iPod firmware?

[scorche]

That is what the term 'dual-boot' implies

[Volkensmeer]

Sweet, thanks, I figured that, but thought I'd be sure, since my iPod experience could potentially be at stake.  But I think I will do the cool thing and be different anyway. RockBox it is.