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Added a link for condenser mics, and updated some links to the wiki

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@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ A7. Start by reading up on the information about the jukeboxes on our web page.
Q8. I want to join the development team, but don't have a SourceForge account, Q8. I want to join the development team, but don't have a SourceForge account,
what should I do? what should I do?
A8. You don't need a SourceForge account to help developing Rockbox. Just A8. You don't need a SourceForge account to help developing Rockbox. Just
submit patches (http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/patch.html) submit patches (http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/WorkingWithPatches)
If your patches are consistently well-written and thus accepted, you may If your patches are consistently well-written and thus accepted, you may
ultimately be offered CVS commit access. If that should happen, you will ultimately be offered CVS commit access. If that should happen, you will
@ -149,10 +149,10 @@ A23: You have a couple options here. You could forget the question, find an
really recommend any of these (though I do opt for '42' often myself). really recommend any of these (though I do opt for '42' often myself).
What we do recommend is stopping by IRC, visiting the web site What we do recommend is stopping by IRC, visiting the web site
(http://rockbox.haxx.se) to see if the question was answered else where (http://rockbox.haxx.se) to see if the question was answered else where
(like our nodo http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/nodo.html FAQ) and just not (like our nodo http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo FAQ)
included here, or ultimately dropping an email to the mailing list and just not included here, or ultimately dropping an email to the
(rockbox@cool.haxx.se) or the FAQ maintainer listed on the project home mailing list (rockbox@cool.haxx.se) or the FAQ maintainer listed on the
page. project home page.
Q24: Are there other ways to contact the developers? Q24: Are there other ways to contact the developers?
A24: Yes. A24: Yes.
@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ A32: Rolo is our bootloader. Rolo became available with our 1.4 release.
Q33: Can I use the Archos as an USB hard disk to store data from my PDA/ Q33: Can I use the Archos as an USB hard disk to store data from my PDA/
digital camera/phone etc. digital camera/phone etc.
A33: No. See: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/nodo.html#4 A33: No. See http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo#4_Interfacing_with_other_USB_dev
Q34: When I use Rockbox my jukebox's red "error" light turns on a lot, but this Q34: When I use Rockbox my jukebox's red "error" light turns on a lot, but this
doesn't happen on the factory firmware. Why? doesn't happen on the factory firmware. Why?
@ -233,8 +233,8 @@ A35: STOP! We have put together a completely different FAQ for battery
Check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/battery-faq.html Check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/battery-faq.html
Q36. I have a question about patches... Q36. I have a question about patches...
A36. Check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/patch.html as it should answer any A36. Check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/WorkingWithPatches
patch related questions you may have. as it should answer any patch related questions you may have.
Q37: What is the WPS? Q37: What is the WPS?
A37: That is the 'While Playing Screen'. Basically this is what is shown on A37: That is the 'While Playing Screen'. Basically this is what is shown on
@ -248,9 +248,9 @@ A38: It is very good if you want information about the current item playing ;)
Please see http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html for information. Please see http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html for information.
Q40: So how do I load/make a .wps file? Q40: So how do I load/make a .wps file?
A40: You check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/custom_wps_format.html to learn A40: You check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/CustomWPS
the format/features of a .wps file, and you visit to learn the format/features of a .wps file, and read the manual to
http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html to learn how to load it ;) learn how to load it ;)
Q41: Does Rockbox support other languages? How do I load/use different Q41: Does Rockbox support other languages? How do I load/use different
languages? languages?
@ -509,8 +509,8 @@ A65: There are several types of microphones.
Recommendation for others: Buy some mic + preamp combination which can be Recommendation for others: Buy some mic + preamp combination which can be
plugged into a line in of any amplifier. Maybe such a commercially plugged into a line in of any amplifier. Maybe such a commercially
available combination needs a power supply and doesn't work with available combination needs a power supply and doesn't work with
batteries. Some are very expensive. (If you know a cheap solution with an batteries. Some are very expensive. You might have some luck at
electret condenser mic + preamp, please tell us!) http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/.
What does not work: Don't use an amplifier thing that is simply connected What does not work: Don't use an amplifier thing that is simply connected
between some mic cable. Maybe it sounds as if it could work, but I between some mic cable. Maybe it sounds as if it could work, but I
@ -533,14 +533,10 @@ A66: If your device is off and you connect the charger, the Archos charger code
you see the Rockbox logo! you see the Rockbox logo!
Q67: Why can't you implement a cross-fader? That would be so cool! Q67: Why can't you implement a cross-fader? That would be so cool!
A67: Please read our NODO faq. http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/nodo.html#3 A67: Please read our NODO faq. http://rockbox.haxx.se/twiki/bin/view/Main/NoDo#3_Crossfade_between_tracks_
Q68: My screen is all black/white when I run Rockbox on my Recorder! Q68: My screen is all black/white when I run Rockbox on my Recorder!
A68: We have no way of knowing the correct contrast setting from start and the A68: This bug has been fixed in the later versions of Rockbox. Upgrade!
displays differ a lot. Change your contrast setting by doing this:
F1, down, right, down, down, right, down, down, down, right, down (until
you like the contrast)
Q69: Where are the FM controls for the FM Recorder? Q69: Where are the FM controls for the FM Recorder?
A69: In the menu: FM Radio A69: In the menu: FM Radio