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

    • @muhyb
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      46 months ago

      Sure.

      First, install Gnome Boxes. Then find a Windows 7 ISO, any will do.

      Let me open my PC for the next steps.

    • @muhyb
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      26 months ago

      Once you installed it, start the VM and plug in your iPod. For VM to see it, on right top there is a … menu, go preferences from there. Switch to Devices & Shares tab. It should see your iPod now, just enable it. Also set a shared directory from below so you can put your music files there before uploading them to your iPod. This is the iTunes version I use: https://www.filehorse.com/download-itunes-64/35820/

      Before forget, use a 64-bit Windows.

        • @muhyb
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          36 months ago

          OK, ping me when you need.

            • @muhyb
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              36 months ago

              No problem! Just helping a fellow penguin. :)

              • @[email protected]
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                36 months ago

                This thread makes me so happy. Following along watching good people on the internet help each other solve problems with each other for no other reason than to be kind. Thanks for being a kind person.

                • @muhyb
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                  26 months ago

                  Being happy for someone else is also kind, so likewise.

                  Also helping people who use FOSS has some weird pleasure. :)

            • @muhyb
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              16 months ago

              How did it go? Hopefully successful?

    • @muhyb
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      16 months ago

      OK I’m here.

      Click on + to select the ISO from file. It will start the installation process. Install Windows 7 with its steps. 20 GB space and 4 GB RAM would suffice for virtual machine.

        • @muhyb
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          16 months ago

          Don’t grab the first one. :)

          Pick one what language you need and also pick a 64-bit one.