Thread: Ipod + Linux = ?

Recently, I have been interested with ipod nano.
It's so small, sleek, plays musics, views photos, but it lacks somth, Video!
Yes it can't play video files! I know the screen is too small but it is fun if it can

Anyone who already have an ipod, espcially ipod nano,
now you can play uncompressed video file and play games, yes games!
How is this possible? well all you need is to install customized Linux OS on your ipod,
do I have to have a Linux computer?? No, you can do this on windows too especially windows XP,
well using linux emulator, check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ABhW7lYA8 (play games)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQyOrIFskDE (play video clip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDOP5swuC-Q (play iDooM)
http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page (for mac installation just follow the main page)
Do this at your own risk.

Here's how you do it:
supported: http://ipodlinux.org/Installation_from_Windows
(GUI guided installation)

http://ipodlinux.org/Installer_2 (official installer)

unsupported:
http://ipodlinux.org/Graphical_Installer_for_Windows
http://ipodlinux.org/Nano_Installer
http://ipodlinux.org/Installation_on_Nano
http://ipodlinux.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3748
http://timmy.r0x0rs.com/2006/linux-o...ipod-part-deux

this is how you convert the video files so it can be played on the Nano:
http://timmy.r0x0rs.com/2006/movies-on-your-ipod
http://ipodlinux.org/Video_conversion_guide_for_Windows

Games:
http://ipodlinux.org/FloydZilla

other links:
http://ipodlinux.org/Special:Search?...no+video&go=Go

Uninstallation:
http://ipodlinux.org/Uninstallation

Damn easy, I might get this ipod nano, but then again the current max storage capacity is 4gb,
that's too small to keep uncompressed video files,
I might wait for 8Gb, umm but some said the 8Gb will have the video features on it, who knows.

but...there is possiblity to upgrade you nano storage capacity to 8Gb, here's how:

http://www.multiarcade.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ108kePOL0 (disassemble your ipod nano video)

anybody want to take a bite?

I like the black ipod nano better, but it looks like it shows show finger prints and scratches easier.

This is pretty interesting... Whered you get this from?

This has been around for ages...

yes this has been around for ages, but it doesn't interest me until we have nano, smallest ipod w/ colour display.

Aikido, what do you mean where i got this from? it is from THE internet.

Originally Posted by Arkonel Silverdon

haha. personally, i'll just go with a normal iPod Video. i have too many songs to fit it on anything smaller than 40 gb... lol

well everyone would prefer bigger storage capacity, it's just that ipod video is not small enough to be carry around it is still a bit too big.

Originally Posted by Arkonel Silverdon

... the thing is the size of a deck of cards. just PUT IT IN YOUR POCKET! goddammit some people are dumb about these things...

well obviously you don't know squat about male grown up pockets,
they have keyss (car keys, office keys, home keys), ciggarettes, lighter, cell phones, wallet, it would scratch their precious Ipod. Being ignorant is NOT a bliss!

what I'm really concern is that ipod video is still a little bit too big (wide) to put in a pocket,
Well if you know something, post them with some good explanation and respect, don't post like some ignorant brat.

Originally Posted by Arkonel Silverdon

haha. all i can say to that, is just... BURNED lol

well that's so much for an ignorant brat.

Originally Posted by Arkonel Silverdon

Please, just shut up. I'm gone. I'm not going to even bother with this stupid conversation anymore. Tou persist on calling me ignorant, even though it is quite obvious that I'm not. I have no interest in talking to a person who doesnt learn.
@Isal-haha. all i can say to that, is just... BURNED lol

Look who's talking! Whatever I'm done with you.

Originally Posted by flash

well obviously you don't know squat about male grown up pockets,
they have keyss (car keys, office keys, home keys), ciggarettes, lighter, cell phones, wallet, it would scratch their precious Ipod. Being ignorant is NOT a bliss!

Pfft, you forgot the condom.
Always have one on you.

Originally Posted by Jyuu

Pfft, you forgot the condom.
Always have one on you.

ooh yeah,
that would be ignorant if you don't have that.