FAQ

Most parts of the FAQ are not correct if you have a dp-500 player (without harddrive) but i dont want to create a new FAQ
Q-01 I think this software is crap, how to get rid of this "virus"
A Just reflash your player with a original firmware But if you realy want to leave all the parts (in case of a RMA) you need to REFORMAT your kiss (there is a other way, but its a little complex)
Q-02 How did you do the trick of putting all those files on my harddisk?
A I modified the /etc/bootstart, this will launch a program called "stage2". This file looks for the existents of the file /hdd/stage2/initstage2f. If this exist it will execute the file. If it don't exist, it will start a hushshell from the /bin/setup.init.

This will download a file from a web server named down2f.init. And this file will be executed. (And just use wget to download the parts)

Q-03 Can you fix some bugs with ff/rw/playback?
A No, this software can't fix, its just ad-on. Sometimes it is possible to have a workaround, but that just depend of the problem
Q-04 How is the directory structure?
A /hdd/stage2 is the main directory. It contains ./bin ./htmlroot ./img. ./snd The img contains some backgrounds. The ./snd is for some little sound samples. The others are obvious. Also look here!
Q-05 I can't change the background?
A You forgot to change the symlink in the initscript , also just look at the MODULES: menu, you will find some links or use KiSS DVD Player and surf to Stage2 KML page with your remote (there you have links for changing the background).
Q-06 what is the use of the haserl file?
A haserl is a scripting language. With this file you can write some complex scripting. I don't use it, but I think I will in the future
Q-07 Where is the sed file?
A I removed it, it now in the bbbin from busybox (other one was to buggy)
Q-08 Where is gawk file?
A also use the busybox version now
Q-09 This software does not work when the kiss is recording?
A Don't blame this software. The reason for this is that the kissplayer is shutting down the Ethernet as soon as recording is started. I don't think its possible to change that. The software is still running but you just can't connect to the kiss at that point
Q-10 Will this software harm my player?
A No
Q-11 Will this software harm my warranty?
A Im not sure, just reflash with original firmware, and format hard disk in case of RMA
Q-12 Will this software slow down my kiss-player?
A

No i even think is faster because this software use inetd so the player will not have ftp loaded at playback

-: If you find some different behaviour on playback (compared to the original firmware!) please let me know

Q-13 How to enable login authentication on telnet (username/password)?
A

you need to edit the inetd.conf

Q-14 I found a bug, how to report?
A

Send me an email at martinb@zonnet.nl

-: And please provide me information on how to reproduce it, and info about the player (revision)

Q-15 I demand you to write the following ad-in, and I want it NOW!
A No, I don't think so. If you want, just write it yourself.
Q-16 Can you please write the following ad-in?
A Just ask in the mpcclub forum, I'm not that great in programming. Also I have very little spare time.
Q-17 How can I help?
A Take a good look at the parts you can improve and please contact me so we don't do things twice.
Q-18 How can I contact you?
A Send me an email at martinb@zonnet.nl
Q-19 I just love this software so much, how can i donate?
A If you can improve this software then you do donate :), but you can also click on the donate button (1 euro will be fine)