iPod Use Within Suse 9.1 Personal

chrisg22 · Jul 1, 2004, 11:11 PM

Hi, i was just wondering is there any way to use my iPod within linux as it has all my music on and i would like to listen to it while im tryin to learn how to use linux....???

thanks for any help,

ChrisG

Malus · Jul 2, 2004, 05:10 AM

Line-out from iPod to line-in on sound card.

UberLord · Jul 2, 2004, 10:34 AM

Erm - just insert plugs into ears and listen? Really, why does linux need to control your iPod when your fingers and thumbs do an excellent job!

http://ipodlinux.sourceforge.net/

germanjulian · Jul 2, 2004, 11:23 AM

yeah whats the point of that? and the sound quality will be better.

chrisg22 · Jul 2, 2004, 12:48 PM

no reason i was realli just wondering if i could do it thats all, thanks for the help aniway!

Jul 1, 2004, 11:11 PM	#1
chrisg22 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	iPod Use Within Suse 9.1 Personal Hi, i was just wondering is there any way to use my iPod within linux as it has all my music on and i would like to listen to it while im tryin to learn how to use linux....??? thanks for any help, ChrisG

Jul 2, 2004, 05:10 AM	#2
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Jul 2, 2004, 10:34 AM	#3
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Erm - just insert plugs into ears and listen? Really, why does linux need to control your iPod when your fingers and thumbs do an excellent job! http://ipodlinux.sourceforge.net/ __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Jul 2, 2004, 11:23 AM	#4
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Jul 2, 2004, 12:48 PM	Thread Starter #5
chrisg22 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	no reason i was realli just wondering if i could do it thats all, thanks for the help aniway!