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From: Adam Carruth 
Subject: Re: iPod questions
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On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:41:24 -0500, ken scharf wrote:

> Adam Carruth wrote:
>> I have a new ipod nano and need some feedback regarding software. In
>> Ubuntu for non-geeks two linux programs are mentioned. One is gtkpod and
>> the other one is Yamipod. Anyone using either of these? Which one works
>> best? Also we have a lot of vinyl from the 60's and 70's and I want to put
>> them on a CD for storage and maybe into the iPod also. Any suggestions for
>> software?
> I've used gtkpod and it works ok.  It feels like itunes, ie the
> interface is similar.
> 
> To "rip" vinyl try gramofile.  This is actually a command line program,
> but it does have a usable though primitive VU meter to adjust your
> record level (using your alsa mixer).  You can either save the resulting
> wav file to disk or pipe the output of gramofile into your favorite MP3
> or OGG encoder.
> 
> Gramofile also has a click and pop filter, though I've not tried this
> feature.  It also makes some attempt to break up a disk into tracks by
> looking for 'gaps' in the music.  This only works if you save the wav to
> discrete files.
Thanx for the help. Soon as I get the iPod working I'll try gramofile.
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