Free unZip software? Rockbox....

[Austin 3:16]

So the other day I was attempting to get the Rockbock Manual and read it before downloading the Rockbox software. On the Rockbox site they offer 2 links to unZip software. One has known security risk issues if downloaded, and the other one doesn't work with Windows XP.

Are there any free, safe unZip software out there?

 

[spacedman]

7zip

7-Zip

 

[craiglester]

why not just download the pdf version? Or read it online.

FWIW, i downloaded the html zip file and unzipped it no problems on an xp machine

 

[StevieDvd]

XP has a built in zip/unzip feature so no need to look for a freebie.

 

[Austin 3:16]

I get a message :windows cannot open this file then get redirected for a search.

File:

rockbox.ipod

 

[Austin 3:16]

Why is this so difficult? Why not just 1 way to download the software rather than 15 or so files to download to make it work?

Rockbox is not the least bit user friendly!

 

[Austin 3:16]

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedman /img/forum/go_quote.gif 7zip 7-Zip

Equals dnserror.

 

[Austin 3:16]

Help!

 

[Bob_McBob]

WinRAR - Has a nag screen, but works indefinitely. Avoid the nag screen by using the shell integration.

 

[Austin 3:16]

Nag screen? Pardon my ignorance.

 

[DanT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nag screen? Pardon my ignorance.

Nag screen. Each time you open winrar it remind you that your copy is not register and you should register it (pay version) or stop evaluating the software but it does nothing beyond that. You can use it indefinitely. It's just a reminder that your using software that your aren't paying for.

 

[c0mfortably_numb]

X2 for 7-zip, if that link didn't work try searching download.com

 

[Austin 3:16]

So one I finally get this figured out, how hard is it to figure out how how to use rockbox? Will it work with the iPod Classic?

 

[Austin 3:16]

Help???????

 

[Febs]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So the other day I was attempting to get the Rockbock Manual and read it before downloading the Rockbox software. On the Rockbox site they offer 2 links to unZip software. One has known security risk issues if downloaded, and the other one doesn't work with Windows XP.

You can use any unzip program to unzip the files, but the Rockbox Manual is also offered in HTML format and PDF, so you don't need any unzip program in order to read the manual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why is this so difficult? Why not just 1 way to download the software rather than 15 or so files to download to make it work? Rockbox is not the least bit user friendly!

There is an automated installer available:

http://download.rockbox.org/rbutil/w...t-1.0.3pre.zip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So one I finally get this figured out, how hard is it to figure out how how to use rockbox? Will it work with the iPod Classic?

No. As noted at the very top of the front page of the Rockbox site,

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://www.rockbox.org Rockbox is an open source firmware for mp3 players, written from scratch. It runs on a wide range of players: * Apple: 1st through 5.5th generation iPod, iPod Mini and 1st generation iPod Nano (not the Shuffle, 2nd/3rd gen Nano, Classic or Touch)