Linux locked out by iPod
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The great thing about the iPod and iTunes is the ease of use, anyone can download their own unique collection of tracks and movies, even both whatever you want to your PC and then simply synchronise this with your iPod, nothing could have been simpler. Even for those who love to use a Linux based operating system could do this by using some specially developed software, everyone was happy. But it appears that the guys over at Apple were not happy and so have done something about it.
Apple has simply locked down the database files on the latest batch of iPods, the nano, classic and touch. What this means is that at the moment it is impossible to transfer any data between an iPod and a Linux OS on your computer, which is pretty disappointing, this means either changing the operating system or going with the music on your iPod, not much of choice in any circumstances. The reason for this could be that Apple want to see their users having a complete Apple system, hardware and software or it could be down to security, whatever the reason there will be some disappointed people out there.
No doubt though that somebody, somewhere in the world is working on a piece of software that will do the job, and maybe it will just work!
Source [Download Squad]
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