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@ -394,43 +394,14 @@ A53: We have answered this question numerous times. It is mentioned in the
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: Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
memory consumers (tasks) that run at different points in time, and thus
can reuse the same memory for different purposes.
We don't have that. We must be able to show a big dir, index a big
playlist and play a big mp3 file, all at the same time. They cannot use
the same memory, and thus dynamic memory buys us nothing but extra
complexity. If we used dynamic memory for this, we would get all kinds
of odd bugs. Playlists that only got half-loaded if placed in certain
directories. Parts of the disk you couldn't go to if playing a certain
playlist etc.
We have a number of tasks that consume memory. They can all run at the
same time, using all of their allotted memory. Therefore it is much better
to allocate that memory to them beforehand and not pretend that anyone
else is able to use it. This is standard practice in memory-limited
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: Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
that this limit will increase. Because of the way that playlists are
stored, it tends to be a bit more malleable than the directory file limit.
For further detail, look at questions 53 and 54 and replace any instances
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: Newsflash! This limit is now configurable in the daily (post-2.0) builds.
capabilities of the original Archos firmware. With Rockbox, you no longer
need this workaround. Organize your files in directories, then build
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.
@ -739,7 +710,7 @@ A75: The same way you subscribed, but you send an 'unsubscribe' request to the
mail unsubscribe requests to the mailing list itself. That will only mail unsubscribe requests to the mailing list itself. That will only
annoy more than 400 readers and will have no effect on your subscription. annoy more than 400 readers and will have no effect on your subscription.
In fact, you NEVER unsuscribe to ANY mailing lists by mailing unsubscribe In fact, you NEVER unsubscribe to ANY mailing lists by mailing unsubscribe
to the list's address. You might as well take the opportunity to learn to the list's address. You might as well take the opportunity to learn
this right away. this right away.