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Forums: iPod+Linux Discussion Forum launches
What’s new in the iLounge Discussion Forums? Today, after many requests from our readers, iLounge is pleased to launch a new forum for iPod users who might wish to install Linux on their iPods. The new forum, iPod+Linux Discussion Forum will give members a special area to discuss Linux on iPods, exchange tips, and seek advice for any problems they might encounter.
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1
This is great and I think was really needed. It’s too bad I didn’t think of it
Posted by Jonathan Keim on April 5, 2006 at 10:15 AM (PST)
2
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the whole iPod + Linux thing all about? I’m relativley new to the iPod but I’ve been using computers since I could hold a mouse. I don’t know much about Linux. Although I wish it wasn’t so, I’ve always had to work with the mainstream Windows software, so could someone throw me a bone here? Please? lol
Posted by Werewolf on April 5, 2006 at 12:05 PM (PST)
3
What about iPod + Rockbox? I think this one deserved attention Bob? Thanks!
Posted by Oliver on April 5, 2006 at 12:37 PM (PST)
4
Werewolf:
iPod Linux is another OS for the iPod. After you install it, you reset the iPod (Menu + center button) and press and hold the ‘rewind’ button. This in effect will boot iPod Linux. With iPod Linux, you can install Doom, Mario, and lots of Nintendo games…...
Posted by hoho on April 5, 2006 at 8:46 PM (PST)
5
well iPodLinux is coool but what is sad that bootloader freezes soo often.. :(
Posted by Ivan on April 6, 2006 at 4:52 AM (PST)
6
Is it riscky? and is it easy to instal? i have had the iPod awhile but im still no genius! does it cost anything? (yes I am a cheep skate in some things=))
Posted by LawnBoy on April 6, 2006 at 1:02 PM (PST)
7
ipodlinux just addes more to ur ipod like new games and other things rite?
Posted by GestureBoi on April 6, 2006 at 3:14 PM (PST)
8
Hi, my Ipod won’t shut off!
I click and hold the play/pause button but nothing. I know it’s not on ‘hold’ and I know the button functions, because I can Play, and Pause… but when I press and hold it, nothing happens.
How do I shut it off?
Posted by Nick on April 11, 2006 at 8:45 AM (PST)
9
my ipod nano is not registering on my computer i did the hard reset i uninstall and istall the software 4 times and stil nothing help please someone
Posted by trini on April 25, 2006 at 6:57 AM (PST)
10
How do you get scratches off your ipod screen?
Posted by Nicole on April 25, 2006 at 3:20 PM (PST)
11
I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A NEW COMPUTER AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN GET MY SONGS FROM MY IPOD ONTO MY NEW COMPUTER?...
IS THIS POSSIBLE?
THANKS.
Posted by lucy hayes on July 17, 2006 at 8:16 AM (PST)
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I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A NEW COMPUTER AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN GET MY SONGS FROM MY IPOD ONTO MY NEW COMPUTER?...
IS THIS POSSIBLE?
PLEASE REPLY TO
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THANKS.
Posted by LUCY HAYES on July 17, 2006 at 8:18 AM (PST)