I was looking around Google for something (I can’t remember what) I stumbled upon a list of things you can do with your Apple iPod.
One was record audio files for free (the standard method requires a special iPod attachment) with a microphone plugged into the iPod.
One link led to another and I found out that in order to record audio files, you needed an application and in order to use the application, you needed Linux for iPod.
I was reluctant to install it, because I was afraid it would void my warranty. But after some reading, I discovered that since it doesn’t change any of Apple’s software, it doesn’t void the warranty.
It does this by partitioning the hard drive. Before you get all “woo hoo I’m getting this!”, I must warn you that, for me at least, every time I update Linux-related files (applications, games, schemes, etc.) it deletes some of my music.
I’ve been searching around iPod Linux’s forum for answers, but I have yet to find them.
Also, you’ll have to keep the Apple OS and the Linux os on the iPod, because Linux does not yet have a way to play music on its own, although there are applications that can be installed that allow it to do so.
Either way, I would suggest keeping a backup of your music on your computer just in case.
iPod Linux can be found here. Enjoy.
Download Design
March 13th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Hello there,
did you say there was a way to record audio material (like interviews) with the iPod _without_ buying extra stuff but simply plugging a mic into the phones outlet? Where can I find more? I presume there is not monitor function then, as the only port is used by the mic.
Greetings,
Jay