Re: V2 of Epod Hack!

["steve" <steve@xxxxxxx>]

Unusable as in dead, terminal as forever ?

Sound bad.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Harris" <phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 9:42 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] V2 of Epod Hack!


> 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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