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Video for Linux iPod now supports sound
We've written about the Linux for iPod project before, especially the project's video support. Until now, videos on Linux 'Pods haven't supported sound. Until now.Earlier this week, it was announced that iPod videos will now support sound on all models except the iPod nano. Of course, the iPod will only handle 24-bit AVIs, but who cares? It's video + audio on your iPod! While watching the demo video, I asked myself, "Do I really want to watch clips of The Family Guy on my iPod?" Surprisingly, the answer came back, yes. Yes, I do.
You should note that you've got to install Linux on your iPod to try this out. That said, have at it!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kristin said 9:12AM on 9-20-2005
Ok, the iPod photo is not officially supported for the Linux on iPod project. But, from the looks of the colour video, there's ways to get it installed on an iPod photo. I've been searching, but haven't been able to find any sort of tutorial or anything on installing Lunix on an iPod Photo? Can anyone lend a hand? I'd love to give this audio/video capability a try!!!!
k.
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Ryan said 10:04AM on 9-20-2005
This looks pretty sweet - I'm interested in iPod Linux specifically for its audio recording capabilities, but video is an added benefit. Looks like the arms race between Apple and iPod Linux is currently in Apple's favor - color screen 'Pods aren't supported yet.
http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page
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motech said 11:14AM on 9-20-2005
ive had ipod linux installed on my 40gb photo for over a month now.
i do wish the website made it a bit easier by giving us dummy proof instructions
on how to install linux and how to conver videos to work on ipod (w sound
woo hooo)
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AndyB said 11:46AM on 9-20-2005
Try http://kainjow.com/blog/blosxom.cgi/2005/08/23#4gipodlinuxinstaller04
He was kind enough to make a Podzilla Linux installer for the 4g and photos.
Also, Makezine's blog has directions for adding the video component: http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/09/how_to_play_video_on_ipods_wit.html
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KT said 11:59AM on 9-20-2005
SWEET! Now I have something to watch during my "librarian assistant" class period. :) :)
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Wheels said 12:44PM on 9-20-2005
Audio on an iPod??? Go figure!
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motech said 3:30PM on 9-20-2005
anyone get this working with audio?
id love to have futurama to go . . .
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LD said 4:13PM on 9-20-2005
"anyone get this working with audio?"
Yes, the iPod Linux folks.
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motech said 4:21PM on 9-20-2005
thanks LD
but i was trying to get a good explanation on how to do it,
seems so overly complicated .
we need a drag and drop app that outputs the videos to the ipod.
this is one of the greatest things to happen to the ipod (ipod linux)
it gives us all the functionality apple refuses to give us!
a video ipod - well its about time!
just make it easier : (
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