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   7 <h1>Positron User's Guide: Version 1.0</h1>
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  10 Positron is a synchronization tool for the
  11 <a href="http://www.neurosaudio.com">Neuros</a> portable music player.
  12 Positron allows you to individually add and delete tracks from a
  13 Neuros, as well as synchronize it with a directory tree of music, all
  14 from the command line.  This document will teach you how to install
  15 and use positron.
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  18 <h2>Why Do I Need Positron?</h2>
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  21 This is a common question.  As far as your computer is concerned, a
  22 Neuros is just an external USB hard disk, following the USB Mass
  23 Storage standard.  No custom drivers are needed.  You can copy any sort
  24 of file, music or otherwise, onto the Neuros.  However, only files
  25 that are listed in a special database stored on the Neuros will be
  26 playable.  This is what positron does.  It will both physically
  27 copy files and update the Neuros database so those files are
  28 playable.  If you copy music to the Neuros using cp or a filemanager,
  29 it will not be shown in the song listings.
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  33 This manual is divided into the following sections:
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  37   <li><a href="install.html">Installation</a></li>
  38   <li><a href="config.html">Configuration</a></li>
  39   <li><a href="common-tasks.html">Common Tasks</a></li>
  40   <li><a href="commands.html">Command Reference</a></li>
  41   <li><a href="troubleshooting.html">Troubleshooting</a></li>
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  44 <p>
  45 If you are interested in positron development or have other questions
  46 or comments, take a look at our
  47 <a href="troubleshooting.html#contact">contact information</a>
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