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iTunes in Linux Mint?

Okay folks, I'm essentially looking at installing Linux Mint on my Mum's Dell Inspiron Mini 10, currently running Windows XP. I informed her that I was going to install Linux Mint on it, to provide a more up to date OS on it, and also get rid of the 'slowdown' she mentioned on the device. I spoke to her about her needs (basic web browsing, YouTube and some light to medium office work), as well as perhaps a couple of other non-specific general computing things that sounded like Linux Mint would be fine for, especially as she was coming over from Windows XP.

Mar 30, 2016  I have reviewed previous posts on the Linux/iTunes conflicts, and, thanks to the many helpful posts on the subject, have decided to revise my plans for rescuscitation of an IBM G40 Laptop (pre-Lenovo, but amazingly still supported by Lenovo), and I will leave an unprotected Windows XP os on the G40, install iTunes.

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All seemed to be fine, but then she mentions that she has a lot of stuff on an iTunes account, and she likes using her iPad (1st gen) and iPod Shuffle. I did some light research and it seems that it's possible for the iPad and iPod to be synced via another program or library, which I can install (though I admit to needing more research to see what exactly is involved), but my concern is I'm not sure about how I'd be able to allow her to download her iTunes purchases to Linux Mint. Maybe it's blindingly obvious, but I thought I'd tap you guys' collective wisdom to help me get started, as I'm hoping that someone has been in a similar situation to me (or knows someone who has).

I have told her that I don't think it's a good idea for her to be exclusively locked to a single provider that works on a limited amount of platforms for things (when it comes to computing anyway), mainly because it makes the process of being able to do certain things a bit more difficult, as for now, I'm of the opinion that iTunes needs Windows or Mac OS to run, which causes complications as I'm looking at moving her to Linux Mint, as Windows XP, whilst a good OS, is horribly outdated and unsupported now, as if 16 years after its release. the only other option I can think of is a more recent Windows version, but the issue is that I'm not sure what the driver situation is for that device, plus if I went to Windows 7 SP1, how long would it be before I need to replace the OS again? Windows 10 is an option, but again, the drivers.

In any case, my questions would be, based upon the above:

Is it worth it me putting Linux Mint on the netbook, or should I look into keeping a version of Windows on it?

and

If it is worth it putting Linux Mint on the netbook, how difficult is it for someone to access their iTunes library to download to it (if it's even possible), and has compatibility with Apple devices improved to make transfer easier?

I admit that there may be other considerations I haven't thought of as of yet, but this post is essentially a way for me to make sure I consider all possibilities, before proceeding with a more definitive source.

Thanks for reading this, and also your help with my answers.

For owners of the iPhone and iPods, iTunes is the primary way to sync music, movies, and other data from their computers to their mobile devices. It's also a great way to buy music or stream tens of millions of songs with Apple Music. And that's great for users of the Mac OS and Windows, which both have versions of iTunes. But what about Linux? Is there iTunes for Linux?

The simplest answer is no. Apple doesn't make a version of iTunes that can run natively on Linux. But that doesn't mean that it's impossible to run iTunes on Linux. It just means that it's a little harder.

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iTunes on Linux Option 1: WINE

Your best bet for running iTunes on Linux is WINE, a program that adds a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows programs on Linux. Here's what you need to do:

1. Install WINE. WINE is a free download available here.

2. Once WINE is installed, check to see if your version of Linux needs any extras installed to support iTunes or its files. One common tool that is used in this situation is PlayOnLinux.

3. With your environment configured correctly, next you'll start installing iTunes. To do that, download a 32-bit Windows version of iTunes from Apple and install it. It will install in the same way as if you were installing it on Windows.

4. If the initial installation doesn't work properly, try an earlier version of iTunes. The only downside of this, of course, is that earlier versions may not have the latest features or support syncing with the latest iOS devices.

Either way, once you've completed the installation, you should be running iTunes on Linux.

This post at AskUbuntu.com has more extensive instructions on running iTunes in WINE.

This approach will work on some Linux distributions, but not all. I've seen the most people say they've had success on Ubuntu, but the differences between distributions mean your results may vary.

iTunes on Linux Option 2: VirtualBox

The second means to get iTunes for Linux is a little bit of a cheat, but it should work, too.

This approach requires that you install VirtualBox on your Linux machine. VirtualBox is a free virtualization tool that imitates the physical hardware of a computer and lets you install operating systems and programs in it. It allows you to, for instance, run Windows from inside the Mac OS or, in this case, to run Windows from inside Linux.

To do this, you'll need a version of Windows to install in VirtualBox (this may require a Windows installation disc). If you've got that, follow these steps:

1. Download the correct version of VirtualBox for your Linux distribution

2. Install VirtualBox in Linux

3. Launch VirtualBox and follow the onscreen instructions for creating a virtual Windows computer. This may require the Windows install disc.

4. With Windows installed, launch your preferred Windows web browser and download iTunes from Apple.

5. Install iTunes in Windows and you should be good to go.

So, while this isn't truly running iTunes in Linux, it does give you access to iTunes and its features from a Linux computer.

And that, or running WINE, is probably the best you'll get until Apple releases a version of iTunes for Linux.

Will Apple Release iTunes for Linux?

Which leads to the question: Will Apple ever release a version of iTunes for Linux? Never say never, and of course, I don't work at Apple so I can't say for sure, but I'd be pretty surprised if Apple ever did this.

Generally speaking, Apple doesn't release versions of its flagship programs for Linux (not all of them even exist on Windows). Given the relatively small number of Linux users and the cost that would be required to port and support programs on Linux, I doubt we'll ever see iMovie or Photos or iTunes for Linux.