Wednesday, March 17, 2010

How to Download iTunes in Linux Ubuntu

As you probably know, iTunes is a software written for Mac and Windows only, and does not work for Linux...or does it?Dont worry nWo Computer Linux are here,to guide you. There IS a way (100% proven and tested effective) to download iTunes on Linux Ubuntu, and here's just how to do it.

Step 1

Download WINE. WINE is a software written for Linux that allows it to run Windows software. You can download WINE through the terminal:

sudo dpkg -i wine_0.9.45~winehq0~ubuntu~7.04-1_i386.deb

Step 2

Next, you need to configure WINE to the options that we need. To do this, simply type in the terminal "winecfg". Follow these instructions:

-Choose the Windows XP option in the Applications tab.
-Select Autodetect in the Drivers tab.
-Check the ALSA Driver and uncheck the OSS Driver in the Audio tab.

Click OK. Your changes will be saved.

Step 3

As far as I know, the latest version of iTunes that can be downloaded on Linux Ubuntu is version 7.2. You can find a download of it here:

http://www.oldapps.com/itunes.php?old_itunes=20

NOTE: IF THIS LINK IS BROKEN BECAUSE OF FUTURE UPDATES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I SHALL EDIT THIS POST AND FIND ANOTHER LINK WHERE YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY DOWNLOAD THIS. THANKS!!

Step 4

Once you have downloaded iTunes 7.2, go to the terminal once again and type

wine iTunesSetup.exe

Step 5

Welcome Screen
This will take you to a Welcome Screen.

Step 6

iTunes License
Accept the license.

Step 7

Installer Options
Select the installer options as seen in the picture.

Step 8

Autorun Popout
A popout will appear, asking for autorun.

CLICK NO!!!!

Step 9

Installing iTunes
The file will download.

Step 10

Click Finish.


Step 11

It took me a couple of gos, but I got it to work in the end. Once iTunes has been successfully installed, run the program using:

wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/iTunes/iTunes.exe

Step 12

And that's it! You now have iTunes installed on Linux Ubuntu. Congratulations!!

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