Ubuntu on ipod as external drive

I have no idea if this is where I should put this, but here goes:
Ubuntu is on my iPod as an external drive. While it will boot to a pc that has both windows and ubuntu on it, it will not boot to my mac, because my mac won't recognize it as an external drive. Any suggestions?
(A friend of mine is the one who set up ubuntu on the ipod, using my mac)
I have posted this same question in the Ubuntu forums. Please help me.

if you go to iTunes and enable the iPod for hard drive use then you can boot from it, to boot from it on the mac hold down the option key on start-up, and then you can boot from it if ubuntu is compatible on mac. because Mac is built on Darwin, a build of unix, that might be the problem. what you could do is partition your mac hard drive and install it on the other partition instead of having it sit on your iPod.

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Using ipod as external drive

Notice by apple:
Do not format iPod to erase songs or playlists
Do not use a disk utility program, such as Disk Utility, Drive Setup, or Windows Explorer, to erase iPod. Erasing songs from iPod this way can disable its music playing capabilities and you may have to update or restore iPod to get it to work again.
Okay, So If I want to use the ipod as an external drive and I use explorer to copy files to ipod and erase the same way, there should be no problem right? I think what they are talking about is the actual files that are encoded that ipod copies and puts in organized directories...
Anyone tried coping exe files or other files using ipod as a hard drive? Why? I wanted to copy itunes to the ipod for when I travel to another location to just copy that program to the hard drive and install there to a computer w/o internet connnection...
Windows XP Pro

Put the iPod into Disk Mode and you can copy any files to the HD. Music files copied this way will not be able to be played on the iPod, though. Always transfer music via iTunes.
It will just take up space that could be used by music files (but that's pretty obvious).
You should have little problem doing what you propose.

How to download from iPod an external drive to my computer.

I would like to download albums from my iPod back to my computer. I deleted a number of albums from my computer by error. They are in the iPod. Can I do this?

drag the "iPhoto Library" to the external drive - by default your iPhoto library is in the pictures folder -- the only thing you do with the iPhoto application is to "depress the option key and launch iPhoto then use the "select library" option to point to the new location on the external drive "
courtesy Larrry
No, unless its time machine, anything do on your Mac is not mirrored in your external HD.
yes, after copied, it will be on your computer to do with as you like.

HT1329 Use of ipod as external drive, help!!!

I got a new PC & used my ipod (after realising you could do this and there was space on my ipod) as a hard drive to transfer my itunes library to my new PC. It was far from straight-forward and I had to buy two lots of software to help me do this, as my library had loads of my own music in it (i.e. not just what was bought from itunes store). This seems to have worked now, and after almost 2 days of trying things out my itunes on my new PC is syncing with my ipod and transferred music library (I hope!). Only thing is, I now have half my ipod capacity as 'other' and I can't get rid of it! A third of it is, I think, my original files, and I have half of it as yellow 'other' (is this my library which I had backed up inot my ipod to use as an external drive to transfer??) and I want to delete it to get my space back, what can I do?

So restore the iPod as new or from a backup, then sync what you want to the device.

IPod as external drive?

Just wondering, if I connect my iPod (Mac formatted) to my PC (no iTunes), will it be seen as an external drive? If so, that would allow me to copy all the files, would it not? It's an old 20 gig model, if that makes any difference.
I'd try it, but I don't have a backup and don't want to risk erasing my iPod.

Your iPod will essentially be ignored by a PC as Windows machines can't read a Mac-formatted drive without additional software.
~Lyssa

Using iPod as external drive on Time Capsule

I have searched the web for more than an hour without really finding anything on the topic. Is it possible?
When I connect the iPod to the TC, I can't find it in Finder. iPod screen does light up, but battery meter doesn't change to "charging".
I have checked with some old usb stick, and everything seems ok.

Unfortunately, as you have discovered, an iPod won't work with the USB port on the Time Capsule. The controller inside will only recognize certain devices. See this KB articel for the uses of the USB ports on various Airport devices:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2421
Cheers!

How to download all songs from my external drive into my itunes library

I have enough Gbytes to not use an external drive for my music.
How do I proceed to download all songs from the external drive on my internal drive?

Hello there, Laetidela.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps on how to move your iTunes library from an external hard drive to your computer:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
External drive
This option requires more work than Home Sharing, but it creates a backup of your iTunes library on the external drive in addition to moving your content.
Notes before you start:
You can use most iPods as an external drive.
Windows operating systems don't recognize Mac OS-formatted disks (HFS or HFS Plus formats). Because of this, you can't use a Mac-formatted iPod or external drive to move your music to a Windows PC. See iPod: How to determine iPod's hard disk format if you're not sure how your iPod is formatted.
Mac OS X can read Windows-formatted iPods and drives. This means there are many ways to migrate your information from your old Windows-based PC to your new Mac.
Mac OS X: To be sure external drives appear on your desktop, choose Preferences from the Finder menu. Be sure the options for "External disks" and "Hard disks" are enabled.
Part 1: Locating and consolidating the iTunes Media folder
Part 2: Copy iTunes folder from the old computer:
Part 3: Get iTunes ready on your new computer
Part 4: Back up any music that's already on your new computer
Part 5: Copy music to your new computer
Part 6: Add preexisting music that was on the new computer back into the library
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

Steps to put itunes (50 gb) on external drive and delete from imac. How would I update my ipods and ipad from the external drive if I do this

I am planning to put itunes library on external hard drive. My Imac is running out of room and itunes is 50+ gb of music.
What steps do I take to do this. Also, if I do so, how do I update my ipods and my ipad 2. I do back up my files with time machine. This would be a completely separate new external hard drive. Thanks in advance for any help.

Two ways:
1. After transferring to the external drive create an alias to the iTunes Music folder on the external drive. Copy the alias into your Home folder. Rename the alias to "iTunes Music." Delete the alias from the external drive.
2. In the iTunes preferences click on the Advanced icon in the toolbar. You should see a field labeled, "iTunes Media Folder Location." Click on the Change button and select the /iTunes Music/ folder on the external drive.

I have recently copied my iTunes to a new computer using the instructions from Apple site, via an external drive. My iPod will not sync on the new computer. The option to sync automatically is greyed out and it won't let me set it. How do I resolve?

I have recently installed iTunes on a new Windows 8 laptop and copied from my old XP system using an external drive. This all went ok. The problem is that i can't get my iPod classic to sync on the new laptop. I did a factory reset and re-install. It still won't sync. When I hit the 'sync' icon it does nothing. In the Options screen the option to automatically sync is greyed out and doesn't allow me to enter anything in the box. How can i resolve this?

You need iTunes on the computer. There is no iTunes for your phone. See:
Locked Out, Forgot Lock or Restrictions Passcode, or Need to Restore Your Device: Several Alternative Solutions
1. iOS- Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
2. iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
3. Restoring iPod touch after forgotten passcode
4. What to Do If You've Forgotten Your iPhone's Passcode
5. iOS- Understanding passcodes
6. iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New.
Also, see iTunes- Restoring iOS software.

I have an iPod G2 with a firewire 400 lead. how can I attach it to my new 13 inch Mac book Pro, is there a 400 to 800 firewire converter. USB lead wont work with the Macbook Pro. iPod used as an external drive to archive memory cards on the go.

My G2 iPod that I use as an external drive to archive memory cards on the go cannot link with my new 13" Macbook Pro cause it uses a firewire 400 lead. It will not work with a USB lead. Is there a firewire 800 ipod lead or converter available? Can any one shed some light on this please?

As far as I know, if a harddrive works with a Macpro, it should work with the Macbook: if your Macbook is low on power, plug in the AC adapter
If your Macbook has a firewire port, then it should be fine. BUt i would do somemore research first.

Due to a divorce all my music is on my iTunes and iPod. I had to buy a new computer and want to transfer my Library to the new computer. How can I do this without using an external drive and use new computer just like I do the old one? Thanks.

Due to divorce, all my music is on my iTunes and iPod. I have had to buy a new laptop and want to transfer the library to the new computer before deauthorizing the old one. I dont want to have to use an external drive every time I want to listen to my music. How can I do this and have the same basic iTunes setup as before? HELP!

You might consider itunes match for moving CDs you've copied into your itunes library if you dont have a way to use home sharing.
iTunes match is an optional service offered by apple that costs about $25 a year. It scans your music library and if it finds music that is already in apple's itunes catalog it'll automatically "unlock"/"store" these in the cloud for you. Items that it does not find in the catalog it'll upload and store these in the cloud for you and you can download them on your devices. See http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/

HT1369 Ipod touch not being recognized by itunes (but is registering as an external drive by the computer itself) have updated and reinstalled itunes, stopped/started apple mobile device and removed and mobile programs associated with my non apple cellpho

Ipod touch not being recognized by itunes (but is registering as an external drive by the computer itself) have updated and reinstalled itunes, stopped/started apple mobile device and removed any mobile programs associated with my non apple cellphone. This seems to have started happening after the last Itunes update I did as I was able to put music on my ipod touch a month or so ago. Is there some way to go back to an older version of itunes? I really have no idea what else to do since I followed every step on the trouble shooting page for windows 8.

I had this problem too and my roommate solved it!
Go to 'Settings'
'Music'
Scroll to the bottom and enter your password to log onto your home sharing
Then connect to iTunes and sync!

How can i sync ipod to external hard drive ?

Help needed please, brief history,i have an ipod classic and using windows, friend came to tidy up itunes said he would delete doubles and he lost 3/4 of itunes in the process (not good) so ipod still had 150gig of songs on, but itunes was down 70gig with lots of tracks missing,after that i didnt not connect pod to itunes incase it removed tracks from ipod.
Now another friend (better) has transfers all contents of ipod to an external hard drive, and i have wiped itunes completly, thought it best to start a fresh, my question is when i turn my external hard drive(J Drive) on with all the music files how can i sync it to itunes to get everything back into itunes from the external ? i have gone into preferances and advance and changed the sorce to J Drive but it isnt finding anything...... please help

Do you want to keep your tunes on the external drive of have them back on your computer?
If you want them on your external drive, do this:
Go to preferences > advanced in iTunes. Ensure that 'Copy Files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library' is NOT ticked. Now, in windows file manager, navigate to the folder where all your music is stored on your external drive. Drag this to itunes. It should import of the your music's data, but keep the files on the external drive
If you want them on your computer: Do the same but tick 'Copy Files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library'
You should now be good.

Can I store only my movies in an external drive and still sync them to iPod

I have an 80GB ipod, and as I began ripping a few DVD sets of TV shows onto my computer I realized that I believe I can rip every single DVD I own and store it onto my iPod. I will be on the road constantly over the next year or more and would like to have them all with me. However, I don't want to take up the entire hard drive of my macbook with these files. I have an external hard drive, but also don't want to store my entire library on the hard drive so that I can still access my music on my laptop if I wish.
Am I doomed to simply keep my ENTIRE library off my laptop, or is it possible to only move the Movie files to an external drive and not have iTunes erase them from my iPod every time I sync it without the drive connected? I know you can create multiple libraries, but if I sync my iPod with the movie library, won't it erase all my music from the iPod and vice versa?

You can have multiple libraries with iTunes.
1. Quit iTunes.
2. Open iTunes and at the same time hold down the option key (if you are Windows press shift and open iTunes)
3. Choose "Create Library"
4. Once you have created the library go to the "Preferences > Advanced > Choose Where Your iTunes folder is stored
5. Choose your external hard drive.
Whenever you import/downlaod a movie use this library.
Repeat the first 2 steps to choose a new library.

External drive, one PC, one Mac, one iPod.

I have been looking through these forums and have gotten some useful information. However, I am still not clear on this. Here is my situation:
I have one 80gb iPod classic I just purchased. I have all my music on an external FAT32 drive. I have two computers. One is Vista and the other is an iBook. I would like to be able to plug my external drive into either machine and fire up iTunes and sync my ipod. Now, i've learned that if I first sync it on one machine and then go to the other to sync it, it will erase all my songs and reload them based on whats in the current library. It wouldn't be a problem if it just looked at the songs and then synced up any changes, however this does not appear to be what happens.
Is there any way to move my external drive from one machine to another with my ipod and use autosync without having to reload all the songs every single time? I understand I can use manually manage my files but I would rather sync because of podcasts and so on. Also, if manually managing files do play counts get updated?
Surely someone else has been in this situation before. Thanks guys.

I don't know anything to help with this but I do know that playcounts do not update from iPod to iTunes when manual transferring.

Ubuntu on ipod as external drive

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