Has anyone discovered a better system than itunes for a 3gs. I do not like itunes

I now find the latest itunes overly complicated. I would like a more simplified system for my music and for connecting my ipod touch and iphone to. I would prefer that they stop changing the ios. and just do a simple security update. I want an opt out for updates and toolbars. I also want to never need to sign up to itunes store as for free trade you should connect to anywhere to buy your music. Is there a Spotify app for iphone or download music torrents straight into itunes. These would vastly improve the system. Any comments welcome.

Stuart0007 wrote:
I now find the latest itunes overly complicated. I would like a more simplified system for my music and for connecting my ipod touch and iphone to.
If you would prefer the old look of iTunes, try these...:
CTRL+S put back the sidebar
CTRL+B puts back the top bar menu
CTRL+SHIFT+B puts back the Column Browser
CTRL+/ puts back the total number of songs and file size on the bototm ofg the iTunes window.
Stuart0007 wrote:
I would prefer that they stop changing the ios. and just do a simple security update. I want an opt out for updates and toolbars.
Yes, well, hope on. But you can opt out of updates, you always have that choice. Toolbars, I've mentioned.
Stuart0007 wrote:
I also want to never need to sign up to itunes store as for free trade you should connect to anywhere to buy your music.
You are not compelled to use the iTunes Store. You are free to purchase MP3 music from Amazon, among other sites, import it into your iTunes library and put it on your iPod. What makes you think otherwise?
Stuart0007 wrote:
Is there a Spotify app for iphone or download music torrents straight into itunes. These would vastly improve the system.
Usually, downloading by torrent means "illegally downloaded music". We will not be discussing that here.

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