Receiver database: identical to Empeg's?

Posted by: mlord

Receiver database: identical to Empeg's? - 05/10/2003 16:55

So I'm lazy..

Is the RioReceiver's database format/content identical to that of the Empeg?

I'm just trying to avoid having to write code to generate it when serving from an Empeg.
If not identical, can anyone here describe the differences? I can figure it all out, just takes time.

Cheers
Posted by: Roger

Re: Receiver database: identical to Empeg's? - 06/10/2003 01:05

Is the RioReceiver's database format/content identical to that of the Empeg?

The database files themselves? No.

The actual wire format exposed to the Rio Receiver? Pretty much.
Posted by: mlord

Re: Receiver database: identical to Empeg's? - 06/10/2003 05:38

Mm.. what I would like is some C code which simply reads from the Empeg database file (nasty field layout assumptions are encouraged! ) and spews out the equivalent database info that the Receiver wants to download at startup time. Then I will embed such into Hijack's httpd server.. along with some extras for the tag info etc..

Cheers
Posted by: Roger

Re: Receiver database: identical to Empeg's? - 06/10/2003 06:46

Er, a call to read() should do it. It's the same format, but you'll need to extract the correct piece.

Posted by: Roger

Re: Receiver database: identical to Empeg's? - 06/10/2003 07:13

the Receiver wants to download at startup time

The Receiver doesn't download the database at startup time. It grabs it as it needs it.

If you just relax for a week or so, I'm working on something which will eventually include a full protocol description for the Rio Receiver.

Of course, that's in between fitting Jen's new kitchen, which is a barrel of laughs. You don't fancy flying over to London with your workshop and giving me a hand, do you?
Posted by: mlord

Re: Receiver database: identical to Empeg's? - 06/10/2003 08:51

>You don't fancy flying over to London with your workshop and giving me a hand, do you?

I'm flying over to Paris instead -- Erin has already filled my luggage bags with salted roasted sunflower seeds and smarties, no not much room left there for the shop this time over. Sorry.