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Old 01-23-2005, 06:10 AM   #1
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ipod for linux

Hi,
I have just purchased an apple ipod (mac+windows version) and was wondering if anyone could poit me to a definitive how-to on setting the ipod up for use on linux.
 
Old 01-23-2005, 07:04 AM   #2
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Old 01-23-2005, 11:29 AM   #3
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That is an interesting...... tutorial. why would `mkdosfs -F 32 /dev/sda1` work all by itself?
 
Old 01-23-2005, 11:56 AM   #4
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There is a also a discussion thread started (link should be a the bottom of the tutorial) where you can ask questions.
 
Old 01-23-2005, 01:36 PM   #5
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I have seen this how to but the problem is that I have to format all the contents of my ipod and its full of music!!
Anyone know how to get around this as I don't have access to an MS Windows or Mac machine!
 
  


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