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Why the name, why DiscImageChef?
Because a chef is someone that takes raw ingredients and according to a recipe makes magic with them, and so DiscImageChef does with media dump images.
Which operating systems does DiscImageChef work under?
Any operating system with a .NET runtime should work. Has been tested under Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and FreeBSD.
Will you implement physical device support for Mac OS X?
No. The Mac OS X kernel severely limits what commands a user application can send to physical devices to a limited list of known commands and to some specific devices. While some people has created kernel extensions enhancing this ability, I don't have the time to create or test them, and also, El Capitan rootless mode has made their usage more complicated than simply running Linux from a live USB.
Will you implement physical device support for FreeBSD?
Yes, after Linux and Windows are fully tested.
Will you support dumping media?
Yes, that is currently being actively developed and should be ready in 1Q2016.
Will you support media dump image format XXXX?
If you can send me documentation, test images and/or the application that creates them, I will do my best to.
Will you support browsing filesystem contents?
Yes, but not soon, first I will try to support as much image formats and devices as possible.
Will you create a graphical interface for DiscImageChef?
After all features are implemented (analyze, dump, browse), I will.
Can I use any of your modules?
As long as you comply with the GPL license, yes. I would thank you if you tell me where you're using them.
Can I use the CICM XML metadata sidecar format in my project?
Of course, I invite you to use it extensively and provide me with as much feedback as you can.
I have tried DiscImageChef and found a bug, how can I tell you?
Please don't send me an email, it will simply fall in oblivion. Github has a pretty nice bug tracker, just click Issues and create a New Issue, that way the bug will not be forgotten and you can follow progress on its solution.