diff --git a/Frequently-Asked-Questions.md b/Frequently-Asked-Questions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a2c1dd4 --- /dev/null +++ b/Frequently-Asked-Questions.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +# 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](https://github.com/claunia/DiscImageChef/issues) and create a New Issue, that way the bug will not be forgotten and you can follow progress on its solution. \ No newline at end of file