Hacked firmware

[blikkies]

Hi

 

Does anybody know if hacked firmware (herrie, etc) is any good. Why is there a need for hacked firmware and who are these developers. Im very weiry of the thought of using firmware that is not provided by the manufacture not to mention the loss of warranty

[volvofl10]

because "hacked" firmware is created by people who recognise that they can make your device do more than the manufacturer can which in turn may save you having to buy the latest drive whereas your exisiting drive can be upgraded by firmware instead

[spinningwheel]

To add to what volvo said...I used Herries for years when I was using the NEC drive and never had a problem. With the BenQ and Plex I use firmware from either the manufacturer or the rpc1.org site and again, have not experienced difficulty.

[lfcrule1972]

I have used Herries extensively with my NEC drives and never had a problem, have also been able to return them to stock NEC fw when required without difficulties too

[MrSmoothie]

HI, its me the newb. What is firmware? i never heard of it....will i need that for backing up things? And while were on the subject, does anyone know where i can get a download of a full version of starcraft bw? lol. jw.

Edited April 17, 2007 by MrSmoothie

[dontasciime]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

 

http://svp.co.uk/firmware/