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I didn't had any time yet to answer all the questions yet, I'm just very busy recently, sorry. Please check back later.

How can I contribute to this project?

You can either contribute code (please look at the Tasks, there is alot to do), translations or artwork. We really appreciate any input. And be it suggestions, complaints or flaming =).

What type of MiniDisc devices are compatible with this software?

Generally, all MiniDisc devices with a USB connector (either NetMD or HiMD) are supported. Older models without USB do not allow any transfer of tracks to or from the MiniDisc besides using S/PDIF (TOSLINK or co-axial) or analog inputs/outputs.

Why does development of the software take place at such a slow pace?

Since Sony won't give us any specifications how the USB protocol and encryption of the tracks on MiniDisc works, we have to find ourselves by means of reverse engineering. This is a very tedious job, especially since Sony has developed a highly sophisticated software for digital right management (DRM) called OpenMG. It's the heart of all Windows software that allows to communicate with your MiniDisc over USB and just everything going from and to the MiniDisc has to go through the OpenMG software layer. There are a very few parts like MP3 supportt which does not really need OpenMG and that's why we supported that first in our software. But anything beyond MP3 requires a complete understanding of the inner workings of OpenMG.

I tried formatting a HiMD in qhimdtransfer but that doesn't work, why?

I tried renaming a track in qhimdtransfer but that doesn't work either, what's wrong?

I tried transfering a track to my HiMD walkman in qhimdtransfer but it won't work. Why?

Why can I transfer some tracks from my HiMD and some not?

What is the difference between MP3 and LPCM/ATRAC3/3+ tracks?

Why are some of the pages in the wiki non-public? I thought all this stuff is free software.

Why is it so difficult to write a free transfer software for MiniDisc as a replacement for SonicStage?

What is essentially the difference between NetMD and HiMD devices, especially from the way my computer treats them?

Will it ever be possible to transfer tracks off NetMD device with this software?

Does this software also support NetMD devices? My NetMD is not recognized by qhimdtransfer.

I downloaded and installed both versions for MacOS but neither of them work for me, why?

Your version of MacOS is obviously older than the one we used to build qhimdtransfer for MacOS. You may try to compile the software yourself on your version of MacOS. Please see the appropriate section in this wiki: CompilingOnMac

Does this software also work on other operating systems other than Linux, Windows and MacOS?

What is the NetMDPython stuff for and what is Python at all?

I have loads of old standard MDs with recordings I want transfer to my PC, what's the best way to do that?

The most convenient method is to use Sony's MZ-RH1 or MZ-M200 Walkman. These devices allow direct upload over USB to your computer. Depending on your operating system/computer:
  • if you have Windows, please install and use SonicStage
  • if you have MacOS or Linux, please see this section
faq.1266774403.txt.gz · Last modified: 2010/02/21 17:46 by glaubitz

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