Question about setting up an iPod

[tomdkat]

So, I received my very first iPod (iPod Shuffle) as a gift. When I connect the iPod to my Ubuntu 10.10 (64-bit) system, Rhythmbox starts and detects that the iPod hasn't been initialized yet. I haven't connected the iPod to any system running iTunes yet.

I installed Hipo, but it won't run because it can't find "org.freedesktop.Hal".

Would it be safe to let Rhythmbox initialize the iPod or should I connect it to iTunes first? The plan is to use iTunes on Windows or Rhythmbox or Hipo or something on Linux to manage music on the iPod.

Thanks!

Peace...

[johntaylor1887]

I would connect it to itunes first, just to be on the safe side.

[tomdkat]

Thanks for the feedback!

Now, do you know if I took a chance and initialized it with Rhythmbox first would I be able to re-initialize it with iTunes later?

Thanks!

Peace...

[wolfen69]

Thanks for the feedback!

Now, do you know if I took a chance and initialized it with Rhythmbox first would I be able to re-initialize it with iTunes later?

Thanks!

Peace...

I don't see why you would not be able to. It's just a simple reformat.