[ale] MP3 Players

[Fulton Green]

Seems as if there was Linux support for the Rio 500 ...

On Tue, Jun 19, 2001 at 03:07:30PM -0400, aaron wrote:
> Previously, Douglas Bridges typed into the ether:
> > Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice small MP3 player that works with 
> > Linux? I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, and I would like something 
> > that I can wear while riding the train and while working out.
> 
> I was recently looking into MP3 players as a B-day gift for my
> daughter, so I have a few notes I can share:
> 
> I found that decent, dedicated memory based units are still a bit on
> the expensive side -- running $180 to $280. I also looked for Linux DL
> support on a few of the lower priced or better rated units and had zero
> success, despite the fact that all of the units download over standard
> USB, Parallel or Serial interfaces. (All Manufacturers got a request for
> Linux support, of course... along with a reminder that Micro$haft now
> intentionally cripples the MP3 facilities in all of their bundled and
> downloadable media players). 
> 
> I did run accross a growing number of portable audio CD players with
> built in MP3 support in a more affordable $90 to $150 range. If the
> "moving parts" aren't a problem, this could be an attactive option for
> Linux users with CD-R capability.
> 
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