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quick note: the faq is a bit out of date. it'll get updated soon, but if you have any questions in the meantime which aren't answered here, drop brendan a line at helpmeoutherebuddy@podbible.org and he'll hook you up.
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Click here to download the Windows Installation Guide. You'll need a PDF reader to view it, which you can get from Adobe here. |
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Click here to download the Mac Installation Guide. You'll need a PDF reader to view it, which you can get from Adobe here. If you've got a first or second generation iPod Nano and you're using a Mac, you can try out podBible v1.3 Beta, which does all of the work for you. |
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Well, maybe. So far podBible has only been tested on a second gen iPod Nano and a fifth gen iPod Video, and it works on both. A few users have done some testing and passed along word that it works on the iPod Mini as well. If you have an older model and have tried it out, send Brendan an email and let him know how it worked. |
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While podBible is only formatted for the iPod Nano and the iPod Video, it'll still work on any iPod that lets you put files into a Notes folder (like the Mini, for example). Since screen sizes differ, what looks good on one iPod may look off on another... sorry, you're gonna have to deal with it. |
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Not yet. For now, podBible is only available for the iPod - whether it will be developed for other systems depends on demand, how much free time podBible's creator has, and whether he can get his hands on whatever podBible might be ported to. If you've got any suggestions or requests, make sure to drop a line. |
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Uh, well, podBible is the Bible. On your iPod. Hence the name "podBible". Get it? We combined iPod with Bible by sticking the two words together. We thought that was a really cool idea. Other names we considered were iBible, the GodPod, and The Holy MP3 Player of Salvation. |
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Er... sort of. In terms of file size, the text of the Bible would only take up as much space as a few songs. But because of how the iPod's firmware works, only a limited amount of text files are allowed, meaning that for now you're limited to only putting parts of the Bible on. Future iPods may allow more files, so keep your fingers crossed. |
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podBible is free. Always has been, always will be. Just like salvation. |
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Yes. Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes. Send it to your friends, your parents, your in-laws, your kids, your pastor, your teachers, your customers, your employers, your dog, whoever. The more people it gets around to, the better, because it's more people who are making space for the word of God in their lives. Just make sure that you don't take out or change anything from the original podBible files you find here. If you run a website and would like to host podBible, drop Brendan a line to see if you can be worked into the license. |
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podBible uses the English Standard Version by permission of Good News Publishers. The ESV is a near-literal translation of God's Word into the language and grammar which we use today - expressing timeless truths in modern language. |
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Thanks, but podBible's creator isn't taking any monetary donations at the time for personal reasons. If you have the means to offer a donation towards podBible's future development - specifically, server space, a software license, or older iPod equipment - drop a line and we may be able to work something out. |
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Not at the time being. There are a few places that free audio Bible files can be found on the net, however. One good resource is a New Zealand ministry which, coincidentally, also goes by the name of PodBible. Hey, with a name like that, you can't go wrong. |
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podBible was made by Brendan Ross. He's just some youth worker. He also got a lot of help from his wife, Annabelle. |
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The short answer is that it relies upon the Notes section of your iPod, which can hold a number of text files that support a limited amount of markup similar to HTML. In other words, it's kinda like putting a website on your iPod. If you'd like to learn more about how the Notes folder works, MacDevCenter has a couple of great articles. |
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Hooray! That's one less bug we have to find ourselves. Make sure to send an email so it can get fixed. |
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There's a few places on the net that podBible dot org recommends: On the web - Bible Gateway has several different translations in a number of languages: NIV, NLT, The Message, KJV, Reina Valera, and of course, the ESV. And it's free to use, baby. Mobile - Speaking of the ESV, Good News Publishers hosts ESV Mobile, which has the Bible scaled down for use on a cell phone's web browser. Dig it. PDA - Bible+ is a free Bible reader for the Palm OS with several free translations available. GospelShare has all you need to keep busy for a while. For PocketPC users, try e-Sword, which is also free and easy to use. |