i want to know if it is possible to use my ipod nano with ubuntu, if so how?

Hi,

Yes, the ipod nano is supported by Amarok in Ubuntu.

The minimum Amarok software version requirements can be found here:

http://amarok.kde.org/wiki/Media_Device:IPod

Regards,

Mark

Hi,

Amarok is not the only Linux program that supports ipods.

Here are more "iTunes" alternatives for managing ipod nano's in Ubuntu:

http://polishlinux.org/apps/ipod-in-linux/
http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/08/10-alternatives-to-itunes-for-managing-your-ipod/

Regards,

Mark

i am finding it difficult to get the grips of using Amarok - is this the closest software to 'itunes'?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PortableDevices/iPod

If you use KDE then Amarok is a great coice, f you use GNOME than something like banshee is great. I don't use Apples garbage hardware so can't tell you first hand but most folks have good results with these.

If you put the think in disk mode (if it has it) then you can check if it shows up in the output of:

sudo fdisk -l

thne just copy to it like a USB disk.

If you are searching for a itunes-like app, maybe you will be interested in songbird:
http://getsongbird.com/

iPod Device Support:
http://wiki.songbirdnest.com/Docs/Device_Support/IPod_Device_Support

How to use Songbird to manage your iPod with songbird:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/05/how-to-use-songbird-to-manage-your-ipod/

To install: sudo aptitude install songbird