iPod - what software do you use?

[10i]

I have a 120 GB iPod classic, that I am trying to use "properly" on Linux. I run Peppermint (based on Ubuntu, Debian) and have tried:

Gtkpod - hated the interface
Rythmbox - could not get it to add anything to my music library
Clementine - semi able to use it

I dual boot Windows XP, which I hope to soon remove. My 160 GB HDD has a 30 GB partition for Linux, with the rest being a swap partition and a large partition for Windows XP and my music / podcasts / audiobooks collection.

I have never been a fan of iTunes, but at least it was never difficult to use. Drag and drop mp3 files into it, connect iPod and it syncs.

Here is my question: What software do you use for your iPod (if you have one) or do you know of an easy way to do what I am trying to do? I even copied a few mp3 files into my Home/10i/Music folder and had mixed success.

I don't have to sync often, but would like to have all my media on the iPod, without needing Windows.

(ok, my hardware specs - if they matter - Lenovo ideapad s10e 1.6 GHZ CPU, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD)

 

[10i]

I've installed ubuntu-restricted-extras and now Rhythymbox can import and play my mp3 files.

It crashes though, when I try to copy music to my iPod.

 

[DominionZA]

I found the best use for my iPod was to give it to one of my daughters. Stuck to Android for my music needs. iPod POS.

 

[10i]

I am sorry you feel that way Mike, I get a lot of use out of mine (even though its about 4 years old).

 

[NomNom]

I recall old versions of Winamp were able to import and export music to iPods very easily.

 

[10i]

I recall old versions of Winamp were able to import and export music to iPods very easily.

I am trying to do this in Linux...