A new iPod tool is born... (JakPod)

[FerFemNemBem]

Hi,

i have written a little application to copy music from your computer to the iPod, from the iPod back to your computer and (maybe the best thing) from one iPod to another iPod.
Because of this application is written in java you can use it on Linux or Windows or even on a Mac. Here you can find some screenshots.
The Homepage is only in german (until now) but if you start the application (called "JakPod") on a system with an default locale that is not german you will see an english version of JakPod. I hope JakPod is self-explanatory. If not - don't hesitate to ask (here or in the JakPod Forum).

Maybe one important thing to know: you need a Java 6 JRE to run JakPod. You can download it here (the 4th download from the top).

A short "installation" instruction:

- download JakPod (from here)
- extract the downloaded "zip" package to a place you want (e.g. "D:\JakPod" or even on the iPod itself)
- navigate to the installation folder ond start JakPod by using the "jakpod.bat" (on Windows) or "jakpod.sh" (on Linux - remember to make it executeable).

Thats all.

Give it a try - it's freeware.

FFNB.

[RonH]

Will it run on Vista?

[FerFemNemBem]

Hi,

yes. As you can see - i have made the screenshots running JakPod on Vista.

FFNB.

[RonH]

Great, I'll download and give it a try when I get home.

[jinjok]

wow. sounds very cool and exactly what i need. can it copy from the library (poratbale drive) to a pc?? my library is far large and i may not feel like listening/downloading....whats on the ipod.

for instance i wont carry any of xxx genre on the ipod but would like to play it when i get to my place in india or thailand.

[Nader172]

Hmm, I'll give it a try sometime. I have a new computer, so it might be useful. If it works as it should, good post mate.

[FerFemNemBem]

Hi,

now JakPod (version 0.8(Beta 4) and above) supports the new iTunesDB (iTunes 7.1) Format. Give it a try - its freeware.

FFNB.

[mrdantownsend]

You've done your fellows a great service sir, thank you.

THIS IS THE BEST PROGRAM FOR THE iPOD VIDEO
THANX MAN
FerFemNemBem YOU'RE UNBELIEVABLE (ober-mentch[i think])

[FerFemNemBem]

Hi,

there is a new JakPod release (0.8). It can be downloaded here.
This is primary a bugfix-release that fixes some minor issues with the new database format generated from iTunes 7.1.

If you have no problems with an older Version there is no need to update!

changelog abstract:
- BugFix: Error with empty iTunes 7.1 databases fixed
- Feature: Repair actions now also can handle "mp3", "wav", "m4a", "m4b", "mp4" and "m4v" files
- Knwon issue: If the "sorting tag" is used (in iTunes) - Artists may appear twice on the iPod

Further information you can find in the changelog.txt delivered with JakPod.

Kind regards, FFNB.

PS: I am searching for someone that understands a little german (not essential because of i speak a little english) and speaks nativ english to help me translating the JakPod homepage. If one feels like doing that please send a mail to: JKubitschek@JakPod.de

[MadBob]

Just wondering how this deals with TV episodes? and can it repair Album Art not showing? downloading it now (incl. the 7.1 iTunes which I hadn't noticed was out)

[FerFemNemBem]

Hi,

no, Album Art is not supported and can't be repaired (at the moment).
Only transferring Music and Videos from PC to iPod, from iPod to PC and from iPod to another iPod is supported.
This programm is more a "nice copy tool" than an alternative to iTunes.

Kind regards, FFNB.

[toothpaste]

You didn't specify or maybe I missed it. But the ipod to another ipod copy is supported by connecting the two ipod to a computer, correct?

[FerFemNemBem]

Hi,

Originally Posted by toothpaste

You didn't specify or maybe I missed it. But the ipod to another ipod copy is supported by connecting the two ipod to a computer, correct?

You are absolute correct!

I specified this only imlicit: to copy from one iPod to another you need the JakPod application, to run this application you need a computer - so you need a computer to copy from one iPod to another.

It was not my intention to cause confusion - so i am sorry if i did!

Kind regards, FFNB.

[Nader172]

I noticed that the program is in another language, however I'm trying it out and downloading it now. Thanks!
EDIT: I don't get how I install this thing, can someone help?