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Ok..so im new to linux..and i must say..its pretty cool..but it sucks that i dont know anything!..alot of stuff dont support linux..i cant download them..it always need some codes or things like that..I lost my mp3 player today..so i bought an ipod shuffle (3rd generation 2GB)..but it was easy to download songs to my mp3..unlike this tech-toy called "ipod.." it needs itunes..or some other stupid software..sadness!..and i cant download itunes or other stuff on linux..cause they dont support linux..anyways..i want to know..how i can download songs to my ipod using linux..SIMPLE!..please help me..i hate it..i checked the forums..they are always talking about some formats and codes and stuff..i dont have the time to understand them..explain it to me in a simple way..please..i tough linux was for humans ..when i connect my ipod to my computer it's icon is on the desktop..and i can open it and stuff..but when i put songs in it..it wont play them..it sais "please use itunes to sink songs to this ipod"..yea fuck it..any help is appreaciated..Thanks..
Last edited by Tinkster; 10-24-2010 at 04:28 PM.
Reason: language cleanup
So first of all, when you created the thread you were given an example of what a bad title is. Apparently you decided to copy+paste it.
Also, all that swearing is very irritating. I really doubt that a lot of people are willing to read your post. It is comprised of one gutter word after another.
Just to make sure that you do understand what I am trying to tell you:
Your post is crap!
@all_others: sorry for my last remark. But this had to be said.
We went on vacation from the States to Europe a couple of years ago. My son is a big Games Workshop fan. So we spent a few days walking distance from Warhammer World. I have very pleasant memories of walking along the canal with my little thumb drive/MP3 player.
We don't need no stinkin' iTunes ;-)
PS:
Yes, I have an Apple nano, too. Never use it though - I prefer nice, portable MP3's.
PPS:
As rkski said, there ARE alternatives for using your iPod with open source. But the problem is that Apple keeps changing their format. Sometimes the "open" solutions work - sometimes they don't.
Your best bet is to keep you library in something like .ogg or .mp3 (or heck - even .wma) instead.
Ok..so im new to linux..and i must say..its pretty cool..but it sucks that i dont know anything!
If you would tell us what distro you are using we could probably direct you to tutorials to help you learn. If you are using Ubuntu, I know a crap load of stuff to help you get started.
When I was new to linux I didn't know anything either. I did a lot of reading, and now I know enough to multiboot several linux distros plus WindowsXP. You will have to do some reading to get the most out of any linux distro.
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Originally Posted by Phenomenon
i bought an ipod shuffle (3rd generation 2GB)..but it was easy to download songs to my mp3..unlike this piece of shit called "ipod.." it needs itunes...
It always helps to research what hardware is best supported in linux before you buy. When I wanted an mp3 player, I bought a Sandisk Sansa Fuze, because Sandisk advertises on their website that the Fuze supports linux. It is cheaper than the overpriced Apple products also.
You can get your ipod to work in linux though. Rhythmbox (on Gnome) and Amarok (on KDE) both support ipods.
So first of all, when you created the thread you were given an example of what a bad title is. Apparently you decided to copy+paste it.
Also, all that swearing is very irritating. I really doubt that a lot of people are willing to read your post. It is comprised of one gutter word after another.
Just to make sure that you do understand what I am trying to tell you:
Your post is crap!
@all_others: sorry for my last remark. But this had to be said.
yea i know..sry man..its just really annoying me..sry for the swearing and stuff if it annoys you ..oh and..i have rhymbox and that other thing that guy said..but i dont know what to do with them..haha and yea..the title sucks..
If you would tell us what distro you are using we could probably direct you to tutorials to help you learn. If you are using Ubuntu, I know a crap load of stuff to help you get started.
When I was new to linux I didn't know anything either. I did a lot of reading, and now I know enough to multiboot several linux distros plus WindowsXP. You will have to do some reading to get the most out of any linux distro.
It always helps to research what hardware is best supported in linux before you buy. When I wanted an mp3 player, I bought a Sandisk Sansa Fuze, because Sandisk advertises on their website that the Fuze supports linux. It is cheaper than the overpriced Apple products also.
You can get your ipod to work in linux though. Rhythmbox (on Gnome) and Amarok (on KDE) both support ipods.
And welcome to the LQ fourms!
Yea i guess i should have said what distro i used ..i am using ubuntu..but i dont know which version..the laptop is not mine and i dont really know much about it or about linux..but since im going to use this laptop for some time..i need to learn it right?..oh..and..the store only had ipod shuffels and some 1GB mp3's..but 1GB was not enough so i bought the ipod..i can always take it back and get my refund..but i would like it if i could make it work..
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Hi there,
@op - remember that this is a technical issue and you are not the first or the last person to have this issue. So someone before you has actually worked with this issue and has resolved it. I do not know if any one of us has a magic wand that we could wave and make it go away. It will need some co-operation from you.
I prefer not to have any non-portable stuff or hardware. Never used critunes. One hardware and one format and one way to play that file does not make a lot of sence to me.
I lent my linux (debian) laptop to my cousin - a windows only guy and using gtkpod he was able to sync the ipod after working it for say an hour. Hopefully you would be able to do the same. Post if you have any issues.
Hope this helps.
Ok..so im new to linux..and i must say..its pretty cool..but it sucks that i dont know anything!..alot of stuff dont support linux..i cant download them..it always need some codes or shit like that..I lost my mp3 player today..so i bought an ipod shuffle (3rd generation 2GB).<snip>
I got a headache from reading the first run-on section. I've seen better composition from non-native language speakers/composers.
You should look at 'How to Ask Questions the Smart Way' so in the future your queries provide information that will aid us in diagnosis of the problem. From this link you should learn not to use such speech or abbreviated text since things get rather confusing. Learn to communicate so we can aid you.
Just a few links to aid you to gaining some understanding;
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