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Now that I own an iPod, the question is how can I use it without allowing the control freak spyware and crapware loaded iTunes on my computer? ITunes is designed to sell you Apple’s products, while it offers some features that allow you to manipulate your existing collection it limits your flexibility and dictates its terms. The default settings control synchronization and set them up automatically so unless you adjust your settings just right it kicks things off the minute you plug in your iPod. It installs software without asking, changes things without permission, I gave it 5 minutes on a test machine and it was gone.

By the end of this little tutorial, you'll be able to rip a CD, sync the MP3s to your iPod, then play any music off your iPod from any computer without ever having to install anything on that computer - and not once will you have to open iTunes to do it.

ml_ipod is a Winamp plug-in that allows extensive support for the iPod. The ml_ipod main site can be found here http://mlipod.sourceforge.net/

Gadget weblog CrunchGear posts a "five-point plan" for fixing an iPod that won't boot.

The HiFi Blog details the process of moving your iTunes library to a new computer while preserving your library data (e.g., play count, playlists, etc.).

on peut tout simplement ne pas aimer iTunes, et vouloir utiliser autre chose. Mais quoi? Essais et critique des différentes alternatives à Itunes : tres bien fait