[xubuntu-users] iTunes on Xubuntu (was: Re: ThinkPad T400 - No Desktop (GUI))

[Ryan Gauger]

Sadly, iTunes requires files which are not available on WINE. So iTunes should def install, however, it will not open. I do hope Apple comes up with something.

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> On 6 Dec 2013, at 15:35, "Ali Linx (amjjawad)" <amjjawad at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 1:33 PM, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf at alice-dsl.net> wrote:
>> I can't care for the issues you experience, since I'm testing and fixing
>> a completely buggy default Ubuntu Saucy install :(. Arch Linux is my
>> main Linux and I guess I will switch to Debian or something else for my
>> second Linux. *buntu becomes more ridiculous buggy with each release.
>> YMMV!
> 
> I have no time to try any new system at the moment (trust me, I have no time even to try Kubuntu for example) and as long as I contribute to Ubuntu GNOME and other projects, I think I will use these systems :) that might change in the future? no one can tell except time. Until then, I will dedicate my time and energy to learn as much as I can and at the very same time, contribute as much as I can.
>  
>> 
>> However, I'm using iTunes too and it will not run on wine, you need to
>> install a virtual machine and run Windows. I'm using VirtualBox, the
>> same version on an old Xubuntu and Arch Linux, so they can share the VDI
>> and additions can be equal. Guest is XP home edition SP2 and current
>> version of iTune does work, just when you update iOS there's the need to
>> virtually reconnect the USB connection 3 times. It might be that very
>> outdated iTunes version will run o wine, but the user can't use a
>> outdated iTunes for gear running iOS >= 7.0 and current version of iOS
>> is 7.0.4.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Ralf
> 
> If truth to be told, I was about to send a new email asking about this very issue but since you have already started the discussion, you saved my time to start that :D thank you!
> 
> So, are you trying to say that PlayOnLinux/Wine is useless? In fact, I have tried that already on Lubuntu 13.10 on my 5th converted machine from Windows to Linux (Asus Eee) and iTunes never worked.
> 
> Note that XP will reached its EOL soon and I have never ever used any Apple Products in my entire life and don't think I will so not really sure but 'I guess' iTunes needs an internet connection and as long as XP will reach its EOL (hence, StartUbuntu Project) in April 2014, I don't think I will go for that option for my neighbours unless someone with super high skills and experience can assure me that running XP with internet connection on Virtual Machine is 110% safe and secure so maybe that time, I can do that.
> 
> The main issue I am facing with my neighbours is 'Apple Products'. Almost everyone has an iPhone, iPad, ietc and tell you the truth, I am putting so much efforts to convince them about Linux, I don't want to re-do the whole work and install Windows for them as per their request.
> 
> One of them already is asking me to remove Xubuntu and install Windows but I offered him a face-to-face session to explain everything to him ... all that to NOT install Windows. I have put so much efforts for the last 3 years and contributed (and still) to Linux so NO WAY I install Windows to anyone. I might fix a broken installation for Windows but sorry, I don't install Windows anymore. 
> 
> I hope there is an easy way to get iTunes working on Xubuntu.
> 
> I can tell Xubuntu is more stable than Lubuntu and I just installed it on my 6th converted machine (Xubuntu 12.04.3).
> 
> Thank you!
> 
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