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d.mccoy
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:15 pm    Post subject: iPod <--> Linux Compatibility Reply with quote

Is it possible to convert MP3's to the format used by the iPod line of players and simply copy them over as regular files to the iPod?

I use my MP3 player this way -- in other words, I just drag and drop a mix of MP3's to the player, which connects to the computer like any other pen drive does (formatted FAT of course). I don't want to invest in an iPod unless I can use it under Linux. If the iPod has to have other special files (like directory info, etc.) or if it has it's own proprietary file system, then I can see this not working very well. I really don't want to run iTunes under WINE or deal with some other program either. I like drag --> drop --> unmount --> go (sounds sort of like stop/drop/roll doesn't it?).

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Don
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suck_ma_penguin
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The iPod can play MP3s, so that's one problem solved. As for putting stuff on there, I use an itunes replacement called gtkPod, which works very well. I believe there may be a drag and drop system for the KDE file browser using kio-slave, but I'm not sure.

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http://kpod.sourceforge.net/ipodslave/
http://gtkpod.sourceforge.net/
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use my iPod mini with GTKPod and it works wonderfully. The iPod connects and mounts like a drive and then you use GTKPod to put music on it, arrange playlists, and etc.
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