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Ipod problems (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Hey Linux community. I have an ipod and I'm trying to put music on it. Itunes simply will not run and it won't recognise stuff I put on it through files. Is there any thing I can try/use? Information: Linux type: Linux Mint Cinnamon Ipod type: 1.1.2 PC, Ipod Nano, 7th Gen

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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I totally get that! Everyone here is suggesting complicated virtualization options. Maybe they know something I don't. But if it were me, I'd try setting up plain old WINE and seeing if I can install an old version of iTunes from here:

http://www.oldversion.com/windows/itunes/

You could pick an xp era iTunes and set wine compatibility to xp, or 7 or whatever was contemporary for the ipod generation you have.

Unrelated: my phone insists on autocorrecting ipod to iPad. I feel old now.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Using a VM is being suggested as it is:

    • Relatively easy to set up.
    • Gives the user a full Windows OS which simplifies software installation.
    • Allows for snapshot backups to be taken of the install meaning if something breaks you just roll back to a previous snapshot.
    • The VM can have the internet disabled meaning no auto updates to the software or OS.
    • Easy to remove the VM and virtualization software at a later date if required.
    • The VM (or another) can be used to run other Windows only software.
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