We all know that iTunes is available for Windows and Mac only. So for Linux users, you have to have a workaround to run iTunes and sync your iPhones, iPads, and iPods.
Here is how to run iTunes by its own in Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid:
- Install the closed sourced VirtualBox
- Create a Windows XP virtual machine
- Install iTunes and VirtualBox Guest additions
- Add iTunes to startup programs
- Run the virtual machine in "seamless mode"
- Now every time you want to run iTunes, run the virtual machine.
For a second there I thought you were a Glee fan! Just for a second :P
ReplyDeleteWhen I watch Glee my brain hurts!!
ReplyDeletevery useful..Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, seamless mode! However, I'm pretty sure you do realized that this method consumes more resources as it's running a whole other operating system in the background which is not cool! PCs without state-of-the-art specs will face lag and you know ... the things one hates!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I just wanned to say that's WINE should deliver a better result (in terms of resources consumption) since it's a compatibility layer and not a virtualization application! I don't think it will run under WINE out of the box, but it you'd get it working after some config modification and .dll addition!
If you'd like to give it a shot without all the hassle mentioned above, you can always try out PlayOnLinux which should get it working with couple of clicks; it'll do all the dirty work!
But hey, good job! Keep it up ;)