For the Love of God... != iTunes

[AJ@PR]

Hey guys...

I'm writing this thread, out of 99% frustration.
Can somebody suggest an program for dumping mp3s into the iPod?

I bought an iPod nano about 1 month ago.
I know I'm not touching iTunes with a 300 foot pole stick.
Out. Of. The. Question.

So, I google "iTunes alternative" and, Songbird came up.
Well, I used it up until today, just when I realized they don't have it nailed down.

It's moronic.
I dump 1GB of files into the iPod, and Songbird tells me it's 100% done synchronizing about 7 seconds later.

Erm, ... 1GB... 7 seconds.
Ok... what... connection from the future is Songbird and my iPod using?
God only knows.
((obviously, I disconnect the iPod, and, obviously, the 1GB of music isn't there))

So, without further addo, I wished Songbird the very best, and deleted its digital exitance from my machine.

Next!

So, I just tried YamiPod.
Downloaded...
Small file.... 2 points!
Simple looking screenshots... 3 points!
Easy installation.... 2 points!
"Strong Suggestion to install QuickTime"... minus 10 points!

No quickTime. Not now. Not ever. Not in my computer.
((same thing goes to Acrobat))
((same thing goes to Messenger))

So, I'm all happy and dandy cause YamiPod seems simple enough...
Aha... sure...

I'm taking a breather, cause this is just stupid.
I mean, I'm like spending 5 minutes looking WHAT THE HECK to do in a screen of the program, when I realize a VERY SMALL plus-sign that I had to click.
It measured like, 4 pixels by 4 pixels... really.

Who the heck does this stupid things?
He ehh ee... sorry. Bad question.
Don't answer that.


I'm frustrated.
I've been orginizing my life with FOLDERS and FILES since the 1990s... why the heck do **I** have to bend over *now* and start doing it THEIR way!??!

NO!
I don't want to use "Albums" and "Artists".

I have everything in my folders, neatly organized.
Why the heck can't I just drag-and-drop files into the iPod?!

This is dumb.
I'm out.
I'm going for a short drive.
Probably to the beach.
iPod-less, for sure.


Looking for suggestions from my beloved fellow geeks.

Thanks guys... and sorry for all the ramblings.

Best,

-AJ


EDIT:::
MY GOSH!!!
EUREKA!!!
There's Linux for iPOD!!!!
RIGHT%?!?!?!!?!?!!!!!!

[slytherock]

I use Media monkey, but it need some plugins... And dont remember where I found them Most of the time Mediamonkey use the winamps plugin, maybe that's where I found it

[Omega]

Winamp has an iPod plugin that comes with the newest version.

[Zephik]

Adapt to survive my friend, adapt to survive.

...go buy a Zune.

:p

[GT40_GearHead]

i say foock it and sell the darn thing !

get something simple

[tybrenis]

Just get iTunes. It's honestly not that bad. Like... seriously. Just because we're nerds doesn't mean we can't use iTunes. In fact, its the opposite - we nerds should be able to fix any problems that may arise. And for me, I've had virtually none.

[Zephik]

Just get iTunes. It's honestly not that bad. Like... seriously. Just because we're nerds doesn't mean we can't use iTunes. In fact, its the opposite - we nerds should be able to fix any problems that may arise. And for me, I've had virtually none.

LoL "like... seriously". You just reminded me of a school girl when you said that. :p jk jk

I actually agree with Tybrenis. I had a 30GB iPod Video and I used iTunes. It's actually very simple once you learn how to use it. It's also pretty handy, you can watch podcasts in iTunes if you don't have a video. Such as Diggnation. VERY kick ass show btw.

[chaksq]

I have the easiest MP3 player ever. Creative Labs Muvo. It appears as a thumb drive when plugged into the computer. I just pick the music I want to listen to and copy it to the drive. Only issue is it doesn't find music past one level of subfolder, which doesn't bother me any. Creative MP3 players

I don't use it much now though. I used it when I rode the bus, but now I have a car. I also have a Motorola SLVR, which uses iTunes. I hate that software.

[Durrthock]

Just download freakin itunes its not like its Mcaffe or something.

[progbuddy]

There is an iPod linux, but you would have to downgrade your firmware to 1.1. Also, you may consider RockBox, which is one of the best-sounding, skinnable firmwares for the iPod.