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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 18 for Windows => Topic started by: guy007 on April 06, 2013, 07:57:02 pm
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I wonder if those of you who are at ease around computers and computer language realize how intimidating this program (and indeed this board) is for the rest of us. I only stay with this program because I have found no other that catalogs and plays classical music as well. But for those of us who love music and just tolerate computers, the Wiki and the other help sources, full of mysterious abbreviations and computer-like instructions often leave me with a "huh......" So, here is one vote for a non-jargon, comprehensive manual, preferably in PDF form that we could download, print out and refer to when we want to adjust something in MC. Each time a new version comes out, I keep hoping for a manual. My guess is that if MC is ever to become popular among those who love music but not computers, such a manual will be a necessity. It would be a lot of work, especially if it is reviewed by non-computer people who know how to write, but it would save a lot of head scratching. Thanks for considering. Guy
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I have recommended a manual in the past but was blasted that this was not necessary as there is a wiki.
I for one think that a manual is a necessity for novice users. I find that many things on the wiki are dated or not detailed enough. Searching the forum is helpful but time consuming. I am not sure why there is so much resistance to a manual and I believe that MC will not reach its full potential with users without it.
my 2 cents
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Thanks for your thoughts. We know the program can be a little intimidating.
You might start here:
http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Getting_Started
After, you might enjoy reading the guides at ComputerAudiophile and AudioQuest. Both have some great resources.