iPod Photo on Linux (Please help, possible Guru?)

justintime32 · 03-06-2005, 01:52 PM

I just did a fresh install of Mandrake 10.1 the other day (Kernel 2.6.8.1-12mdk). Everything went smoothly, except when I went to plug in the iPod. I plugged in via FireWire (40 GB Photo Model), and it saw the device "Apple iPod" as /dev/sde. I tried the command "mount -t vfat /dev/sde /mnt/ipod" (it is FAT32), but it said it couldn't read superblock or something like that. The same thing happens when I plug it in with USB. I haven't re-compiled the kernel, and don't want to unless I have to. I also don't have the kernel source installed yet, but I can put that on if necessary.

So, my question is. how can I get it to work? Remember, I'm a NOOB, so take it step by step.

Hammett · 03-06-2005, 02:07 PM

Maybe this thread will help you.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...5&pagenumber=1

justintime32 · 03-07-2005, 03:15 PM

Nope, no help. I even re-compiled my kernel, and it still doesn't work.
Has anyone gotten a new 4G iPod working under linux?

Hammett · 03-07-2005, 04:52 PM

I suppose you have the firewire/usb modules loaded.....otherwise you won't be able to mount it.

Googling a little bit....

Code:

> > Regarding the cryptic messages about the buffer I/O error, that is a
> > known issue in some 2.6 kernels.  You need to recompile your kernel
> > with CONFIG_EFI_PARTITION not set

Another link pointing the same direction: http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/sh...p?product=1981

Hope you're gonna make it.

I have an iPod mini and I remember having to recompile the kernel disabling some feature (sorry, can't remember which one), but I think is the option mentioned above.