Saturday, February 16, 2008

Re: [Apple iPod] Consolidate iTunes??

On 16/02/2008, Fred Valcho <fvalcho@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hey "n",
>
> Sorry. the iTunes help files simply states it copies all the files in all
> locations (you decide what these are) and places them in the itunes Music
> folder for your use. It does not delete anything. Personally, I like to
> consolidate all my music under one common external drive, than pick and
> choice the files I want to listen to in my iPod. The reason I do it this way
> is because my memory really really sucks, and I can keep all my music backed
> up on an external drive for long time storage, and in case the PC crashes, I
> won't loose my life! I I have music from the 20's and 30's (I like the
> Blues a lot!), plus all my rock n' roll stuff, then all the "new" stuff,
> classical, etc., see what I mean? Then there are videos, PICs, and all that.
>
> maybe some else has a better way?!


I agree: better to have one "master" library and to back it up regularly
than have bits of it scattered all over the place.

If this library is too big for your iPod, restrict the selection using
playlists.

Otto


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