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Configurable dir browser file buffer size. No more 400-file limit. No more whining.

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@ -389,6 +389,8 @@ A53: We have answered this question numerous times. It is mentioned in the
file limits in order to provide a greater amount of memory for buffering file limits in order to provide a greater amount of memory for buffering
of files being played. of files being played.
Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
Q54: Okay, I understand your 400 file limit. But why hardcode? Why not Q54: Okay, I understand your 400 file limit. But why hardcode? Why not
have this be dynamically allocated? have this be dynamically allocated?
A54: Because it's useless. Dynamic memory is only ever useful if you have A54: Because it's useless. Dynamic memory is only ever useful if you have
@ -409,6 +411,8 @@ A54: Because it's useless. Dynamic memory is only ever useful if you have
else is able to use it. This is standard practice in memory-limited else is able to use it. This is standard practice in memory-limited
systems. systems.
Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
Q55: Why is there a 10,000 song limit on playlists? Q55: Why is there a 10,000 song limit on playlists?
A55: This is another hardcoded limit. We feel that as bigger disks arrive A55: This is another hardcoded limit. We feel that as bigger disks arrive
that this limit will increase. Because of the way that playlists are that this limit will increase. Because of the way that playlists are
@ -416,6 +420,8 @@ A55: This is another hardcoded limit. We feel that as bigger disks arrive
For further detail, look at questions 53 and 54 and replace any instances For further detail, look at questions 53 and 54 and replace any instances
of '400' with '10,000'. of '400' with '10,000'.
Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
Q56: You don't understand! I _really_ need to have more then 400 files Q56: You don't understand! I _really_ need to have more then 400 files
in a directory! in a directory!
A56: The use of really big directories was a workaround for the poor playlist A56: The use of really big directories was a workaround for the poor playlist
@ -423,6 +429,8 @@ A56: The use of really big directories was a workaround for the poor playlist
need this workaround. Organize your files in directories, then build need this workaround. Organize your files in directories, then build
playlists for all collections you want to shuffle-play. playlists for all collections you want to shuffle-play.
Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
Q57: How can I make playlists on my PC? Q57: How can I make playlists on my PC?
A57: There are many programs that can create .m3u playlists. WinAmp is one. A57: There are many programs that can create .m3u playlists. WinAmp is one.
Another simple method, that requires no extra software, is to use dir: Another simple method, that requires no extra software, is to use dir: