This is specific to Kubuntu, because Kynaptic's deficiencies and the use of gtkpod make things a little harder on KDE users. GNOME/Ubuntu users, you can follow the Wiki iPodHowto and it should work with the Shuffle.
1. You have to intialize/format your iPod Shuffle in Windows/Mac with iTunes. Enable the mass storage device option. Follow Apple's instructions for this procedure.
2. Plug your iPod Shuffle into your Kubuntu machine.
3. To add songs, you need to install gtkpod from Universe. Let's enable Universe.
In an open Konsole type:
Code:
sudo pico /etc/apt/sources.list
Uncomment (remove the "#") the following lines:
Code:
deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu hoary universe
deb-src http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu hoary universe
Press CTRL-X and then "Y" to accept changes.
4. Install gtkpod and any dependencies.
Open Kynaptic from the System Menu. Browse to the "Multimedia (Universe)" Section, and scroll down to gtkpod. Right click and choose "Install." Accept any changes. Go to File-->Commit Marked Changes and let Kynaptic do its thing.
5. If you haven't already, mount your iPod Shuffle by right clicking the USB Stick icon on the desktop and choose "Mount".
6. Configure gtkpod.
Open gtkpod from the Multimedia Menu. Go to Edit-->Edit Preferences. Change the following options.
Input/Output
iPod Mount Point: /media/volume_name*
Automatically import iTunesDB on startup: Yes
Tools
Command line for "Play Now": amarok %s
Command line for "Enqueue": amarok -e %s
Click Apply and then OK.
*To determine shuffle's volume name from terminal do
7. Now you can add songs to your iPod Shuffle, or play songs directly from your iPod Shuffle.
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