[OPLINLIST] iPod discussion/solutions

[Chad Neeper]

Just an afterthought...Has anyone contacted Apple tech support to get 
their opinion on iTunes vs public computers? I would think the company 
wouldn't mind in the slightest if their products were used on public 
computers and they might be very happy to offer suggestions.

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Tamara Murray wrote:
> /I posted a question a few days ago about how libraries are dealing 
> with the "iPod issue." I had a few requests from other listserv 
> members to post the reponses; I am doing so here. /
> // 
> /Thank you everyone for your suggestions! It seems that the only thing 
> everyone agrees on is that there is no easy answer!/
>  
> *The problems to overcome are as follows: *
> iPods work best with iTunes.
> iTunes works best with one-customer account information.
> 1 customer account information is usually not possible in a public 
> setting.
> iPods that are plugged into computers with iTunes are usually wiped 
> clean because of authentication issues.
> Many libraries do not allow patrons to download software that will 
> help them get around the above rules.
> Most patrons that want to use the library's computers for iPod 
> purposes do not own a home computer.
> Even if you wipe computers clean after each patron session, iTunes 
> account settings will stick, making privacy and security a major issue.
>  
> *Possible solutions:*
> Use Floola, a free software that allows you to use your iPod like a 
> storage device, and not synch it to iTunes
> (An article from LifeHacker offers more info: 
> http://lifehacker.com/software/ipod/hack-attack-add-music-and-movies-to-your-ipod-from-any-computer-without-itunes-237986.php /(Thank 
> you, //Wes Osborn, Central Library Consortium/))
> Use Rockbox (www.rockbox.org <http://www.rockbox.org>) software that 
> can "co-exist with the factory firmware on the ipod and does not require
> i-tunes to transfer music onto it in order to be playable while using 
> rockbox." /(Thank you, Ed Liddle)/
>  
> Authorize/de-authorize your computer's iTunes settings. 
> (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93014)
>  
> *The following libraries do not allow iPod/iTunes use, period, because 
> of the issues involved. *
> Birchard Library of Sandusky County
> Delaware County District Library
> Marietta Library - Washington County Public Libraries
> Twinsburg Public Library
>  
> *Some libraries who do not allow iPod/iTunes use suggest the following: *
> Buying/lending other mp3 players, such as Creative Zen and Sansa 
> SanDisk mp3 players
> Offering a 'download station' for use with services such as Overdrive
> Tamara Murray
> Adult Services Librarian
> Westerville Public Library
> Westerville, OH 43081
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