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There is apparently an open-source WMA decoder available, but it uses floating point math, and (at least on iriver targets) Rockbox needs fixed point math. One of the core Rockbox developers once described the problem this way: "Someone with a clue needs to step up and work on it. The problem is that people with a clue don't use WMA."
I agree with seeberg though. If all of your files are WMA, Rockbox is probably not for you. Although something tells me that won't be a big problem for people with iPods.
Originally Posted by seeberg I should take this moment to inform those waiting for any kind of open source program supporting WMA to not hold your breath; WMA is a close licensed black box of a format, and will probably never be made available for the general public to develop on. (That's why it will never have a role in my music or computer Abe |
There is apparently an open-source WMA decoder available, but it uses floating point math, and (at least on iriver targets) Rockbox needs fixed point math. One of the core Rockbox developers once described the problem this way: "Someone with a clue needs to step up and work on it. The problem is that people with a clue don't use WMA."
I agree with seeberg though. If all of your files are WMA, Rockbox is probably not for you. Although something tells me that won't be a big problem for people with iPods.