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Hey all, I've previously used this forum for help with my Netbook, which was brilliant, but now I'm all set to switch my PC over, but I don't feel confident ...
  1. 01-30-2011 #1
    BeckyAndTheJets
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    Damsel in distress

    Hey all,

    I've previously used this forum for help with my Netbook, which was brilliant, but now I'm all set to switch my PC over, but I don't feel confident enough to do it without some help!

    I have a Dell, which I have kept on Windows XP as I did not get on with Vista, or 7. I want to run Linux on it, Ubuntu to start with, but I'm not 100% sure to go about this.

    My biggest problem is that I've read a lot of confusing advice about running an ipod with Linux.

    If anyone has any advice or even how-to's that I've missed, I'd be very grateful. I feel like a bit of a stupid girl asking for help at the first hurdle!
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    Ipods will work with Linux for the most part. Use a program called GTKPod.
    gtkpod iPod Manager
    It's available in most repos so you shouldn't have any problems installing it.
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    Wow, is it really that simple? I've heard about using dual boot but if this is a much easier option I may well go for it.
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    Dual boot is the way to go for most newbies. That way you still have Windows when you feel lost or unable to do something in Linux.
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