my ipod touch on linux

It is very likely that Apple deliberately tried to screw linux users by restricting write access via libgpod, so it wouldn't be a limitation of the operating system, but an artificial retriction imposed by a company that is way too obssesed with control and likes to play "dirty".

There never was an iTunes version for Linux, and it wasn't necessary, you are the one that didn't understand what i said. Devices running iOS were accessible through Linux via third party libraries, but now it can't be done because Apple artificially restricted it and nobody has written another library yet, and it probably is not worth it because they would block it again.

It is NOT about them not supporting the platform, is the opposite, they are against anything that is not iTunes to access their devices, and they put a lot of effort AND MONEY in restricting it.

My question is, why can't i do WHAT I WANT with the hardware i bought?

I don't think this is related to any conspiracy theories.

Sr_Tocino wrote:

My question is, why can't i do WHAT I WANT with the hardware i bought?

No need to shout.

Having read the Steve Jobs biography, I believe one of Jobs' phlilosophies is that by controlling every aspect of the iPod, that makes it more reliable. That was his belief. If you think he's wrong, then that's your opinion in contrast to his. That's known as freedom of speech.

Like most people here, I don't really know enough about Linux to understand the " write access to ipod database with libgpod, the linux library to access Apple device" - but the fact remains that there is already enough choice;

1. If you wish to use an iPod, use iTunes.
2. To use iTunes, buy Windows or a Mac, two leading operating systems
3. Alternatively, if iTunes is not useable by you on Linux, buy an MP3 player that can be used with Linux.

That's called freedom of choice, something both you and the the OP appear to cherish.

Back to my analogy with cars: I have the freedom of choice to buy either a Rolls Royce, or a house. I bought the house.

That may not be a practical freedom of choice, but it was my choice nonetheless. Likewise, both you and the OP have choices.

But to post here about Linux is unrealistic. If you have a Linux problem (and it is a Linux problem), then it would make far more sense to post in a Linux forum where fellow Linux users meet up. That's where the Linux knowledge is, after all. How many of us here know enough about Linux? Huh?

Frankly, all any of you achieve by posting complaints about lack of Linux support is to demonstrate your dislike of Apple. We see it often here. The only difference is that you haven't chosen a user name such as "I love Linux above all else". Some do - and make it all so obvious.

I researched it too and could find no solution. You will just have to use iCloud and the iTunes/App store.

stephbul wrote:

This would definitly be a lack of freedom.

From what I've seen, including your problem, using Linux is a definite lack of freedom.

I've been using my iPod Touch with a Linux laptop for about a year now, and I rarely need to connect the iPod to the computer. I do have to use my wife's Windows computer when I want to plug in to iTunes, but most of the time I don't need to. The recent iOS updates have been sent wirelessly to my iPod without the need of using iTunes. Songs can be purchased on the iPod, via the iTunes app. I use apps that conect to Dropbox to keep my photos and documents synced between my iPod and laptop, and it all works over wifi. There ae also iOS browsers that sync with my laptop browser bookmarks. There are also apps that stream music from other music services. I don't know if I'm allowed to name apps here, so I'm not dropping names. Google is your friend. 🙂

I think you simply have to accept that this is a limitation of Linux and your current method, using libgpod. I'm not disputing your choice, it's up to you.

But isn't it possible to run Windows on a Linux machine (as opposed to buying a Windows PC), either as a partition or even from insiude Linux itself? I Googled the expression "running windows on linux" and got a lot of hits.

All programme developers have to decide how much effort (and cost) to put into any particular platform. Since Linux is the choice operating system of a minority, you cannot expect developers to spend time and money into writing their programmes for it unless they see sufficient rewards.

... and which part of

"All programme developers have to decide how much effort (and cost) to put into any particular platform. Since Linux is the choice operating system of a minority, you cannot expect developers to spend time and money into writing their programmes for it unless they see sufficient rewards."

do you not understand?

Would you buy a diesel engined car and then expect to be able to put petrol in it when ever you felt like it?

Throw away your conspriacy theories and move on. It makes no difference what anyone here thinks, the fact remains that Apple has invested resources into writing a version of iTunes for Windows as well as their own Mac OS, but decided that there is no need to develop any other versions.

Accept it.