How to Install iPod Linux on a 4G or Nano using Windows and the Johnny West Installer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine your exact iPod model and generation.

   If your iPod is a second generation nano or later. this will not work
   - check the project status page for which ipods can be used. , iPod Linux distributions and installers are available for almost any iPod, but some are unsupported and will therefore be far more difficult to install.,,,, Click the tab or icon labeled iPod at the top of the screen.
   
   Tick the Enable Disk Use checkbox if it is not already enabled.
   
   Note:
   Your iPod will function normally, even when this is ticked. , Alternatively, hop over to the iPod Linux forums and download the installer created by Johnny West from the link provided below. ,
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   Step 2: Determine which version of iPod Linux is compatible with your iPod.

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   Step 3: Backup any data on your iPod you cannot stand to lose including

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   Step 4: of course

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   Step 5: your music.

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   Step 6: Make sure you have the same music and files on your iPod as on your computer; if a reformat is necessary

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   Step 7: you won't lose anything.

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   Step 8: Plug your iPod into the Microsoft Windows machine.

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   Step 9: Open iTunes if your iPod is set up to work with iTunes

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    Step 10: and set the iPod into disk mode: Click the Edit Menu and then Preferences.

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    Step 11: Download the correct installer from iPodlinux.org.

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    Step 12: Follow the instructions and installation guides on iPodlinux.org

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    Step 13: another Creative Content licensed site devoted to all things iPod Linux

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    Step 14: which is a good thing.

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