Wait, are we talking iPod on Linux or Linux on iPod? Or fox in sox? I
think Rob was asking about the former, whether one can use an iPod (with
the original firmware) with a computer running Linux. I think Koffi was
answering the latter, whether one can run the Linux kernel on the iPod
itself, instead of the Apple firmware. Let's decide which we're
discussing.
Nick
On Fri, 15 Jul 2005, Koffi Kpetigo wrote:
I'm not sure if there's only ONE project for linux on the ipod, but I do
remember reading somewhere that if the install fails, you can easily go back
to the apple firmware on the ipod:
http://www.ipodlinux.org/FAQ#What_if_something_goes_wrong.3F
so, as far as you backup your music first, you should be fine. I've been
meaning to do it myself. I just haven't made time to venture.
kk
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On Fri, 15 Jul 2005, Rob wrote:
My Archos mp3 player bit the dust and I am considering getting an iPod
mini as a replacement. Looking through web posts, it looks like Linux
support for the iPods is decent: anyone have any big gotchyas that I
should be aware of?
TIA,
- Rob
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