iTunes on Linux (ubuntu)

[rinorobert]

Hi Guys,

Anyone know how to install iTunes on ubuntu, I just can't seem to manage to install it, even when using an emulator.

I would appreciate your advice.

Regards
Rob

 

[pph]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEfIYZox1GM

Don't think its worth the effort.

 

[HavocXphere]

There should be some kind of iStuff compatible app/plugin available.

Realistically though you're setting yourself up for a hard time here though trying to install software from a company know for its walled garden mentality on an open source operating system.

 

[ithacapellin]

Just run Mac Os X / Win 7 in a virtual machine. Install itunes

 

[nand]

There should be some kind of iStuff compatible app/plugin available.

Realistically though you're setting yourself up for a hard time here though trying to install software from a company know for its walled garden mentality on an open source operating system.

Darwin is open source. Apple actually contributes quite a lot to the OSS community.

But I agree with you, Apple devices do not play well with Linux. It's something Linux people should fix however.

 

[ponder]

Darwin is open source. Apple actually takes quite a lot from the OSS community.

FTFY

 

[nand]

FTFY

They also give back, sometimes....

 

[Tinuva]

Why don't you rather try something like Banshee?

http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/08/how-to-use-banshee-to-manage-your-ipod-in-ubuntu/

Native, much less of a hassle to get to work, and you can still sync music to your ipod or whatever you have device.

ps. Banshee is not the only option, it is just the only one I listed that I know works alright.

 

[ponder]

They also give back, sometimes....

And probably only because the GPL compels them to do so