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

  • downhomechunk [chicago]English
    5•5 months ago

    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.

    • Dr JekellEnglish
      1•5 months ago

      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.
      • downhomechunk [chicago]English
        1•5 months ago

        I’m not dissing the VM approach. I’m just saying I’d try WINE first. I already have it i stalled for steam.