How to Manage an iPod in Linux

Steps

1. Choose iPod management software from one of the following:[1]
   • Floola (proprietary)
   • Songbird (cross platform, Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
   • AmaroK [2] (KDE)
   • gtkpod
   • gPodder
   • Rhythmbox (GNOME)
   • Yamipod (cross platform, Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
   • Banshee
2. Plug in your iPod. It should appear in storage devices, so Mount your iPod.
3. Run your iPod management software and configure it to detect your iPod (you may have to enter your model e.g. Classic 4th generation, Nano 3rd generation, Shuffle 2nd generation etc).
4. Click the "Connect" button.
5. Load your files (and folders) into a playlist on your software and click transfer.
6. Once transferred, safely remove your iPod and Unmount it.
7. The screen will display OK to Disconnect when it is okay to disconnect.

Tips

• If you really want to run iTunes, you can try it in WINE.

Warnings

• If you don't unmount properly you could lose data.

Sources and Citations

• Linux iPod Managers ? Get Amarok!
• How to use Amarok to manage your iPod in Ubuntu

1. ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_iPod_managers
2. ? http://amarok.kde.org/

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