What is a good alternative to iTunes on Linux?

Question

Using the examples below the 2nd part I see how to add values to a single dim array. But the 2 dim array I dont yet understand. In the 1st example the 1,2,3 I need to get from a database. The DB part I have figured out but how to put in the values I dont know. If I was using an array it would be

myarray[row][column] = value;

so how do I do this with the List?

mylist.add --- something?

    List<double []> // creates a list that stores arrays of doubles.

List<double []> myList = new ArrayList<Double>();
myList.add(new double [] {1,2,3});
myList.add(new double [] {4,5,6});



List<Double> myList = new ArrayList<Double>();
myList.add(1);
myList.add(2);
myList.add(3);

Solution 1

Here are some suggestions:

iTunes alternatives - linux
iTunes open source alternatives

Solution 2

For copying stuff into your iPod, use gtkpod, works for my iPod Shuffle at least

For streaming, and support of spotify / last.fm etc., use clementine.

Solution 3

I like Clementine, it's a good clone of what Amarok 1.x used to be like before they (IMO) messed it up with the version 2.x release.

On a more general note, pretty nearly anything is better than iTunes - Apple is usually excellent with user-interface design, but that program is an unusable abomination. I'd think "WTF were they thinking?" except that it's obvious that usefulness to the user was decidedly a second-class consideration compared to being a walled-garden storefront for Apple to sell music.

Solution 4

For simply playing music, I've never been able to go past Amarok. It's also possible to sync your iPod using it.

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Comments

[Admin]

What are you using iTunes for? When asking for software recommendations like this, always say what you use the program for, otherwise you may get suggestions of programs that lack the one feature you care most about. Also, people might not know the other program you've been using: assume we haven't heard of iTunes.

[Alessio]

oh yeah, just remembered - Clementine is cross-platform, versions are available for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Same is true for Amarok (and several other Linux music players/organisers).