ITunes alternative for Linux

I'm a long time Linux user, so I'm all for anything that let's me avoid Windows. I ran across an iTunes alternative, gtkpod (http://gtkpod.sourceforge.net), that lets me put music on my nano under Linux.
It has most of the features of iTunes, except for the music store (of course) and photos, but pretty much everything else it handles.
Check it out.
shrike
p.s. gtkpod isn't the only available option under Linux, but it's one I like the best.

or all of your music ?
I just placed a post trying to find out why ,unless I upgrade to iTunes 7.7, can I not authorize my computer , or use any of my purchased music in iMovie projects or listen to it , and I just spent weeks retuning my system to a previous state , this is all to accomodate the new products apple is foisting on every one at the expense of us

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Itunes alternative for KDE. Rythmbox is not integrating well

Hi,
I am not finding much information on this so I thought I would start a post. I have been using rhythmbox for music. I recently decided to bring our main computer to the KDE world from LXDE. I am trying to stick to strictly KDE programs for better integrating. I have not found an alternative to iTunes or rythmbox though. Any ideas? The problem I am having right now is that every time I try to sync with the iPod rythmbox just shuts down below starting with line 6 is what is produced during the shutdown. The previous is the initial start up of the program
I also had to install the gnome-icon-theme package which is not something that I really wanted to do.
[of@of ~]$ rhythmbox
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-WARNING **: Unable to start mDNS browsing: MDNS service is not running
(rhythmbox:23882): libdmapsharing-WARNING **: Unable to initialize mDNS: Daemon not running
(rhythmbox:23882): libdmapsharing-WARNING **: Unable to notify network of media sharing: The avahi MDNS service is not running
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-WARNING **: Unable to grab media player keys: GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown: The name org.gnome.SettingsDaemon was not provided by any .service files
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
(rhythmbox:23882): Rhythmbox-CRITICAL **: playlist_track_removed: assertion `track != NULL' failed
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Gcool wrote:Amarok would be the qt alternative.
Or Clementine, which most prefer nowadays.

What is the best iTunes alternative for a 4th Generation iPod Touch?

iTunes is the worst music application I have ever used and would love to be able to use a different application to sync music with. I have a really nice computer, but it is taking 10 times longer to sync music than Windows Media Player. I'm beginning to understand all the hate people have for Apple, besides how over-priced all their products are.

white_dynamite wrote:
Found one.
Are you sure? That doesn't look (to me) as though it's suitable for managing an iPod.
I'm guessing, since you mention Windows Media Player, that you have been using it for a while and have just bought yourself an iPod. In that case, you simply need to get used to iTunes, in the same way as a car driver needs to get used to a new vehicle or a new employee has to get used to the demands of his or her new job.
I find iTunes much better for managing the device it has been designed to work with (Apple products) than anything that other MP3 players or Portable Media Players use. Often the software used to manage other MP3 players isn't specifially designed for the device at all and it can be like forcing a round object into a square hole.
Try understanding how you can get can get the best out of iTunes instead of trying to make it do what Windows Media Player does.

Is there a chance that Itunes could be written for linux support?

is there a chance that Itunes could be written for linux support?
i use fedora from RedHat and woul like to be able to use itunes on it

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your point of view), this is a user to user forum and no one here knows what Apple's plans for the future might be. Apple discourages us from speculating about such matters.
If I were to speculate about why they don't want us speculating, it's probably because, among other things, it would just end up encouraging a lot of semi-informed opinions (i.e. speculation).
But again, I'm just speculating so please don't quote me on that.
If you'd like to make your opinion known to Apple, submit the form at the bottom of this page:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
; - )

When is iTunes going to be avalible for Linux?

Hi. I wanted to know if iTunes is or will be supported on Linux. iTunes not being available on Linux is the only reason why I haven't switched. If you need to know specifically what Linux OS I want iTunes to be supported on it is Ubuntu.

Apple have made no announcements that I am aware of, and as fellow users nobody here knows about their plans. However it might be worth considering that the past might be some indication of the future. As long as Linux is a minority operating system it is unlikely to get its own native version of iTunes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems
However it appears to be possible to run iTunes using a Windows emulator.
http://ipod.about.com/od/advanceditunesuse/f/Downloading-Itunes-For-Linux.htm
tt2

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I am migrating my desktop from Windows 2000 to Redhat Linux 9.
I have been using third party tool TOAD for accessing the data from the database. As TOAD does not have a Linux setup, can any one suggest an alternative for the same.
Thanks in advance.
Manoj

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Itunes for Linux OS

How to install itunes for Linux OS ??

Some people have reported at least partial success using one of the Windows emulators such as WINE, so you might try that. There is no native version of iTunes for Linux and no indications from Apple that they have any plans for one.
Regards.

How about Itunes for Linux?

Please can someone tell me when a version for Linux will be released? With Microsoft making a total mess of Windows, we have been installing many Ubuntu Linux clients but they are complaining that there is no Apple support within Linux. There is not even an Apple-Linux community forum to which The growing number of Linux users can turn. So What is the story here chaps? When will the ITunes client be ported to Linux?
JB

I don't believe Apple will ever release a version for Linux.
However you could consider CrossOver for Linux and then running iTunes for Windows via that. This is from Apple's point of view probably not allowed but as iTunes is 'free'...
See http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/browse/name/?app_id=7981;screenshot=1

Have you think in iTunes for linux..???

Sunday july 28, 2013
To:
iTunes support
Hello everybody, I´m ecuadorian and i'm a linux user; you know iTunes isn't avaliable for linux ubuntu so anyone can give me any solucion for manage my iPhone on linux??
I wish the apple support make an iTunes for linux, because in Ecuador the free software is becoming an obligation, all the goberment universities and schools we are using now.
Thanks a lot for all your help... I'll wait for you answer....!!!!
Fernando Farfán
[email protected]

There is no release of iTunes for Linux, hence there is no support community. Certainly your question is not appropriate for the iTunes Match forum.
You might try: http://ipod.about.com/od/advanceditunesuse/f/Downloading-Itunes-For-Linux.htm

When you will make iTunes for Linux?

We are need iTunes for Linux OS!

These are user-to-user forums, they are not monitored by Apple (there are too many forums/threads/messages for that to happen). If you want to leave feedback for Apple then you can do so here : http://www.apple.com/feedback - but the market share for Linux is very small so it's probably not going to happen any time soon (if at all)

I want iTunes for Linux, i have an iPod and using Linux, so mister Apple...

I want iTunes for Linux, i have an iPod and I'm using Linux, so mister Apple I am waiting for a linux version !!!!! Come on, also Mac is an Unix system. It is not hard to make....
Please post here if U want a Linux version of iTunes

Since we are just fellow users, we wouldn't be able to help you, & no representative from Apple posts on these boards.

ITunes for Linux or other fully compatible iPod Nano 3rd generation softwaL

When is the release of iTunes for Linux planned for? Is there any fully compatible Linux software with iPod nano 3rd generation?
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Develop iTunes for Linux?

Why doesn´t Apple build iTunes for Linux? I know alot of people that dont buy the Apple products just because there is no iTunes for Linux, so they buy Android instead.
Plz Apple give me answer...

the fiend wrote:
godoftheunderworld wrote:
Yes, sadly that's a deficiency that many people without a college education in computer science or computer engineering have.
Hhhmmm!
I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say here, but it certainly reads as though you believe my job is less important than someone who has had a college education in computer science. And that's without you even knowing what my education or occupation is.
This is a forum for people who use Apple products, not for computer geeks. For that, look elsewhere.
godoftheunderworld wrote:
That's for Apple to decide though, isn't it?
No, truthfully that is a fact.
No, it is for Apple to decide and most certainly, not you.
Take careful note of my comment above: this is a forum for people who use Apple products. If you feel the need to knock Apple and its business decisions, there are far better places to vent your feelings than here.
Obviously anyone who comes to this site USES apple products, dont back such a product that can only do a few things and claims to do everything, just use it. Also a buisness such as apple has the right to decide but a good buisness would build it on every platform for obvious reasons.
Lastly, just because linux isnt your cup of tea, dosent mean you should try and knock something you dont know. you are the one who looks foolish, but wait, you have all the uneducated people who will support you...so feel good. (be thankful for linux people, they are the ones who drive prices DOWN. but i guess you always like paying 10.99 for a app that suggests what color socks to wear).

Why isn't there an iTunes for Linux?

There is no iTunes for Linux. And all I have on my computer is Linux. Can Apple not make iTunes for Linux, or is there a security issue, or something? I want to know.

capablancauk,
Yes, you are correct. Both OSX and the Linux kernel are built on UNIX. I've only used a Mac once, and it was to install an Apache webserver with MySQL and PHP. Knowing Linux made it easy. OSX is the dummy's version of Linux. That being said, every OS requires specific program hooks, drivers, etc. in order to function properly.
Could it be about digital rights? I don't know.
But the truth is, Linux is a full-featured, secure (who needs antivirus?), cutting-edge OS with enormous power. I use it every day for software development, and a Mac would only slow me down.
Although, I have no doubt that the reason both Microsoft and Apple oppose Linux is pretty obvious. $$$$$

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Thanks very much. I had no idea what dpms was. Man pages suggest that this concerns whether or not the computer controls the power state of a display. So if it is enabled for a display, blanking, sleep etc. will be triggered for that display after a certain time according to the system's standard power management configuration. If it is not enabled, these will not affect that particular display. Is that correct?
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