iTunes

[Cajuncowboy]

IS there a way to sync two libraries to one device?

 

[CATCH17]

Is there a way to sync what on your device to your library?


Im about to have to get a new itouch and I want to just transfer everything from the old one onto the new one.

Is that possible?

 

[Hoofbite]

Do you mean from 2 computers or 1?

If 2 computers, try to authorize the second computer under the 1st computers iTunes login. Should be in the "help" or "tools" drop down menu.

However, that might just make it so you can play purchased music on that 2nd computer.

I dunno. Move everything from the 2nd computer to the 1st........

 

[TheCount]

There's no way to sync music from two computers to one device using iTunes, if that's your question.

It IS possible to sync music from one computer and say Podcasts/Movies from another but basically Apple has a closed system when it comes to syncing music. Only one computer can sync music to a device, if you try to sync another, it will require you to erase all the music from the device first.

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

See if this helps: (Got this from a friend)

Being that there are many different Itunes versions and Ipod models and Windows operating systems... things may be structured or named differently....open Itunes...

So.... once you get to the part where you go to

start> right click
> explore
> Tools
> Folder Options
> View
> Hidden Files and Folders
--> radio button for "show hidden files or folders"

use the above exactly or look for something similar.

Once done you should be able to go to your Ipod in explorer and just start clicking the three and keep expanding it until you see either "F00" or something similar OR songs with their names and mp3 extensions etc

If not, try this:

Reboot PC. (wait for complete boot up)
Connect Ipod.(wait for ipod to connect and show ipod)
Open Itunes.
DO THIS ALSO - click on Ipod name in itunes and set to "manually manage music and vids". No automatic managing.

THEN
Add folder.


I do this with friends Ipods to load up my libary.

 

[CowboyWay]

Go buy yourself one of those scan disk hard drives you see everywhere. THe kind that you plug into your USB port. Go to each computer and download the songs you want. Then upload to the computer you want it to be on.

Piece of cake. IM me if you need more details.

 

[Viper]

Go buy yourself one of those scan disk hard drives you see everywhere. THe kind that you plug into your USB port. Go to each computer and download the songs you want. Then upload to the computer you want it to be on.

Piece of cake. IM me if you need more details.

This is what I do. I have a hard disk that has nothing but my music on it.

 

[theogt]

There's no way to sync music from two computers to one device using iTunes, if that's your question.

It IS possible to sync music from one computer and say Podcasts/Movies from another but basically Apple has a closed system when it comes to syncing music. Only one computer can sync music to a device, if you try to sync another, it will require you to erase all the music from the device first.

Basically, this is ********.

 

[CowboyWay]

This is what I do. I have a hard disk that has nothing but my music on it.

Agreed. It couldn't be easier, and it allows you to get upload anything. My freinds and I all exchanged our cd collections, and we copied everything we wanted out of everyone's collections, and then uploaded them to itunes from our hard disk.

I've got more music than I could ever listen too, and I think I own maybe 10 cd's.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Apple treats their customers like ****, yet people keep buying from them.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Apple treats their customers like ****, yet people keep buying from them.

iSheep

Easy Bob and BB it's just a picture. No need to get excited.

 

[TheCount]

Apple treats their customers like ****, yet people keep buying from them.

I wouldn't go that far. They have a closed system, and to a lot of people that is a turn off, but when it comes to media, there are plenty of closed systems out there.

You don't expect a Playstation game to play in an XBox, and there's no outrage there.

If you're willing to live in that closed system, you'll find that generally things go smoothly. Another option is to become adept at manuvering around that closed system, which is what I have to do since I own both PC's and Mac's.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I wouldn't go that far. They have a closed system, and to a lot of people that is a turn off, but when it comes to media, there are plenty of closed systems out there.

...and the RIAA wants to keep it that way.

You don't expect a Playstation game to play in an XBox, and there's no outrage there.

The XBOX 360 and PS3 are completely different architectures. Though, emulation is completely possible. You can install Linux on PS3 and Sony allows this. Microsoft's XBOX360? No so much.

If you're willing to live in that closed system, you'll find that generally things go smoothly. Another option is to become adept at manuvering around that closed system, which is what I have to do since I own both PC's and Mac's.

Sure, some things go smoother. Just not your rights, among other things. Microsoft is Microsoft. Apple wants to be the next Microsoft.

My music player and phone is a Blackberry. I can install what I want on it, and Apple can't tell me no by blocking it from their app store and my music doesn't have DRM on it. (not to mention I can't change my battery without having to send it to Apple) My PC is Ubuntu and the door isn't closed to what hardware and software I wish to run on it. Apple can shove it, I will spend my money elsewhere, thanks.

 

[TheCount]

...and the RIAA wants to keep it that way.
The XBOX 360 and PS3 are completely different architectures. Though, emulation is completely possible. You can install Linux on PS3 and Sony allows this. Microsoft's XBOX360? No so much.
Sure, some things go smoother. Just not your rights, among other things. Microsoft is Microsoft. Apple wants to be the next Microsoft.

My music player and phone is a Blackberry. I can install what I want on it, and Apple can't tell me no by blocking it from their app store and my music doesn't have DRM on it. (not to mention I can't change my battery without having to send it to Apple) My PC is Ubuntu and the door isn't closed to what hardware and software I wish to run on it. Apple can shove it, I will spend my money elsewhere, thanks.

You're a rebel without a cause really, people will buy what they think works best for them, if that's Apple, then so be it. I don't care than Apple prefers a closed system, I enjoy being able to install apps with a single button click on my phone and keep them updated just as easily. The iPhone is the best phone I've ever used, and I hate cell phones.

The RIAA is another issue.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You're a rebel without a cause really, people will buy what they think works best for them, if that's Apple, then so be it. I don't care than Apple prefers a closed system, I enjoy being able to install apps with a single button click on my phone and keep them updated just as easily. The iPhone is the best phone I've ever used, and I hate cell phones.

The RIAA is another issue.

It's not that I hate the iPhone, (it's actually a very cool product) it's that I hate Apple and their business practices. I'm no rebel without a cause. A cause is one thing I definitely have. I have worked with these types of companies for years. I know what they really are. Don't ever think you as their customer come first. That is the furthest from the truth.

I like many of their products, I just refuse to use them in protest. Don't worry, at some point you too will figure it out. Maybe when your battery needs replacing.

 

[TheCount]

It's not that I hate the iPhone, (it's actually a very cool product) it's that I hate Apple and their business practices. I'm no rebel without a cause. A cause is one thing I definitely have. I have worked with these types of companies for years. I know what they really are. Don't ever think you as their customer come first. That is the furthest from the truth.

I like many of their products, I just refuse to use them in protest. Don't worry, at some point you too will figure it out. Maybe when your battery needs replacing.

I don't know many companies these days where money doesn't come before the customer.

There's nothing for me to figure out, I understand how they work. I buy the products that I like and fit my lifestyle. I'm well aware of the limitations as far as battery replacement, but I've never had a cell device so long I needed to buy a new battery for it, so that's not really high on my list of concerns.

I wouldn't buy one of their laptops with a sealed battery, because it's not practical for me. If you aren't buy Apple products out of protest, well good luck to you, I don't see a problem with that either.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I don't know many companies these days where money doesn't come before the customer.

Money is always important to a company, but price gouging customers is a different story. Apple is like high fashion. It is far more expensive than the value it returns to the consumer. People pay the inflated prices because they're sheep as noted earlier.

Look at Microsoft's current line of commercials. They are a company that does the same thing Apple does, but the difference is Apple is "hip" where as Microsoft for a long time, was the only choice. Microsoft says, buy a powerful PC with everything you could need on it for $1,500. Obviously, you aren't getting a powerful Mac for that price even though it they both run on the same type of hardware.

...fashion is the definition of leading sheep to the slaughter. Apple without question is a fashionable brand.

 

[CATCH17]

Money is always important to a company, but price gouging customers is a different story. Apple is like high fashion. It is far more expensive than the value it returns to the consumer. People pay the inflated prices because they're sheep as noted earlier.

Look at Microsoft's current line of commercials. They are a company that does the same thing Apple does, but the difference is Apple is "hip" where as Microsoft for a long time, was the only choice. Microsoft says, buy a powerful PC with everything you could need on it for $1,500. Obviously, you aren't getting a powerful Mac for that price even though it they both run on the same type of hardware.

...fashion is the definition of leading sheep to the slaughter. Apple without question is a fashionable brand.

You're right.


I know a itouch isn't worth 300 dollars but I like it so much im willing to pay it.


Even though my last one conked out on me and the next one will most likely do the same eventually.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You're right.


I know a itouch isn't worth 300 dollars but I like it so much im willing to pay it.


Even though my last one conked out on me and the next one will most likely do the same eventually.

As clearly noted, I'm anti-Apple, but I purchased a iTouch for my wife. She loves music and listens to it all the time. The iTouch is nice and very easy to use for her. It was the prefect gift for her, so I bought it. Obviously, I would never buy one for myself. (she will never get a Mac, because they far and away aren't worth it and everything she needs to do runs just fine on Windows or Linux.)

 

[Hoofbite]

Apple treats their customers like ****, yet people keep buying from them.

You've obviously never had to call Dell or DLink.

Or Microsoft for that matter.

I love my XBOX and wouldn't take any other game system over it but their service just sucks.