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    Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    Hi everyone,

    I've just bought my first ipod (second-hand 30gb classic) but don't really fancy putting itunes on my pc if I don't have to. Is there any other good free apps I can use to put my music on the player?

    All suggestions welcome. If itunes is the best option, I'll go with that, but I just don't like the "you must use our software" approach from Apple.

    Cheers.

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    MGTEK DOPISP is a WMP alternative, but you have to pay for it.

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    I use poddox. Runs in realtime and very small <1mb

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    You could always Rockbox it, then you don't have to worry about what software you use.
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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    Quote Originally Posted by Salazaar View Post
    You could always Rockbox it, then you don't have to worry about what software you use.
    Rockbox is awesome, I have been using it for over 2 years... but I wouldn't recommend it for those who want something to work without a lot of messing around...

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    EphPod is pretty good. I used that for my old 4th gen 20 gig while it was still working, oh and it's free too

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    Thanks I'll give those a look.

    I'm using Visa64 BTW.

    Not sure I can put Rockbox on this gen of ipod (5th I think).
    Last edited by simonfitba; 06-04-2008 at 11:47 PM.

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    You can. Rockbox works up to gen 5.5
    If yours is the latest video ipod then it won't work

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    Re: Do I have to use itunes for ipod?

    I use good old Winamp. Everything is drag n' drop, nice and easy.
    The only thing is doesn't do is software updates for the iPod (AFAIK).

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