Re: [linux-minidisc] two questions

[John Paul Adrian Glaubitz <glaubitz@physik.fu-berlin.de>]

On 08/15/2013 08:57 PM, Jamie Dalgetty wrote:
> First, I'd like to upgrade from a MZ-N510 to an Hi-MD unit, but I need a
> bit of advice. Aside from the MZ-RH1, is there any other MD device that
> works with your software? Obviously the MZ-RH1 is the most expensive
> device on the market, so ideally I'd like to get something cheaper if
> possible.

The software supports uploads (transfers from the Walkman to your
computer) with any HiMD device, there is no limitation in this regard.
The limitation comes when transferring tracks to the Walkman. If you
have an MZ-RH1, MZ-M100 or MZ-M200, we can transfers PCM (WAV), ATRAC3,
ATRAC3+ and MP3. However, so far MP3 transfers have been implemented
(please note that only 2nd and 3rd generation HiMD support MP3
playback).

For all other HiMD Walkman, we support MP3 downloads only since we
do not have a mechanism to generate encryption keys required for
all other devices. The MZ-RH1, M100 and M200 allow "simple" keys
which we know how to calculate.

> Second question is about OSX. I'm on a mac so I'm curious about the
> progress of the QHiMDTransfer software - specifically being able to
> transfer files to the device. Can you let me know how far out this
> functionality is? Also, would it be possible to share with me how to
> transfer MP3 files to an HI-MD using the command line in the meantime?

Transfers to the device work with the command line utitlities "netmdcli"
and "himdcli" at the moment only. You have to use the Terminal.

Adrian

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