RE: V2 of Epod Hack!

["Phil Harris" <phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx>]

You can't *damage* the hardware but as it's an embedded system and you're
basically messing with its bootup sequence then you can render it unusable.

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: steve [mailto:steve@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 19 January 2001 09:17
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] V2 of Epod Hack!
>
>
> I dont understand the risks that seem to be implied. Anyone explain ?
>
> I assume as with any computer the cant damage the hardware
> via software ?
>
> Steve.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark McCall" <mark@xxxxxxx>
> To: "ukha_d Egroup" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 9:07 AM
> Subject: [ukha_d] V2 of Epod Hack!
>
>
> > This from the epod hacking forum this morning...
> >
> > M.
> >
> > "v2 is of the hack is done!
> >
> > Well v2 was sent to Randy late Monday night. As to when its
> posted.. don't
> > bug him! The man is busy enough as it is :P
> > I'm sure he will get it up as soon as he can.
> > Anyhow v2 includes the following:
> > 1- all core files are moved to the CF inside the epods
> (also refered to as
> > the Disk on chip, but it really is not the DOC)
> >
> > 2- after a hard reset all the new core files are copied
> automatically
> (less
> > than 2 meg copied to hog your ram) kudos to Smakz for
> working out the file
> > copy app.)
> >
> > 3- additional program data and applications stored on the
> internal CF
> >
> > 4- apps included (other than the standard windows ones) in
> the release and
> > shortcuts placed in start menu (Yes there are goodies inside)
> >
> > 5- If something fails or your battery dies, all you have to
> do is restart
> > your epod and merge.. that's it no coping...
> > no pain... just fun... takes literally 2 min to restore
> from a hard reset!
> > Hopefully v3 will do the merge for you... Smakz??
> >
> > So anyhow... don't bug Randy to post it yet, he will when
> he feels he's
> > ready to send it to the public. I am the only one who has
> run this so far
> so
> > as to buggs... there shouldn't be any but then again....
> Also if you do
> this
> > method and screw up, you better be ready to solder a lead
> to the DOC to
> > disable it (posted in another discussion) so you can recopy
> the original
> > files. But if you READ what needs to be done and follow
> directions you
> won't
> > have any worries.
> > Also with any hack done v1, v2, whatever, it MUST be done
> on a virgin
> system
> > (hard reset prior to hack) any other config can add
> problems with the
> > "upgrade". You can add your stuff back in when it's
done.
> > I think v2 Kicks *ss and I hope you find it does too. I
> hear there are a
> few
> > cool things coming out for the epods so I am as excited to
> you to see what
> > transpires....
> >
> > Happy Hacking-
> > saridnour-"
> >
> >
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