How to Choose an MP3 Player for Linux
If you want to get an iPod, check that it will work with Linux (the iPhone won't) and that it will work with applications you intend to use., If you want to use MTP, check that this is supported. , Consider players that act only as flash disks like...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: If you want to get an iPod
Songbird doesn't yet support the iPod.
If it's completely new, you may have to initialize the file system which is difficult on Linux. -
Step 2: check that it will work with Linux (the iPhone won't) and that it will work with applications you intend to use.
, You should be able to transfer music and files by drag and drop. , If so, get a player that supports OGG (or FLAC) like Cowon iAudio or iRiver.
Do you need support for proprietary DRM audio? If so, an iPod may be essential. , -
Step 3: If you want to use MTP
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Step 4: check that this is supported.
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Step 5: Consider players that act only as flash disks like Sandisk Sansa or Samsung Yepp.
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Step 6: Do you want to avoid proprietary codecs and use OGG instead of MP3?
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Step 7: If you want to hack it
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Step 8: check if Rockbox will be supported on it.
Detailed Guide
Songbird doesn't yet support the iPod.
If it's completely new, you may have to initialize the file system which is difficult on Linux.
, You should be able to transfer music and files by drag and drop. , If so, get a player that supports OGG (or FLAC) like Cowon iAudio or iRiver.
Do you need support for proprietary DRM audio? If so, an iPod may be essential. ,
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