Re: gtkpod - iPod recommendations requested

I was wondering if any of you have experience using an iPod with Linux?
Yes

Is gtkpod a good program?
Yes and works well with my experience

Can it damage the iPod?
No, not that I am aware of anyhow

Can you use iTunes store(for online mp3 purchases) with Linux?
No, Apple's songs are DRM protected, and you will not be able to play them
under linux without iTunes. Some people have had succes using iTunes under
wine, but I'm not sure about what version or issues they may have had.

Are there any other programs you can recommend other than or in addition to
gtkpod?
I personally like Amarok, it's for KDE, but does work in Gnome. sudo apt-get
install amarok will install it and the libraries it needs

I have a 5th gen 30gb iPod that I bought last year and so far I have had no
issues using it under linux. Something else worth looking into would be
running linux on the iPod itself, it is doable, and won't make any permanent
changes to your iPod. I haven't gotten around to trying it yet, but looks
like it adds a lot of features: http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page

Hope that helps :)



On 11/15/06, Mike <nowhereman.777@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi All,

My daughter is going to be getting the 30 gig iPod for Christmas this
year. We are a Linux only household and have been for several years. I
was wondering if any of you have experience using an iPod with Linux? Is
gtkpod a good program? Can it damage the iPod? Can you use iTunes
store(for online mp3 purchases) with Linux? Are there any other programs
you can recommend other than or in addition to gtkpod?

Any input would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!
Mike


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