Emulator Virtualization Drivers

by satish_997 Jun 10, 2008 2:38AM PDT

I'm seriously considering switching over from XP Pro to Ubuntu, but I still have a few more questions I hope you guys can answer. First off, I want to run iTunes on it because I have a ton of music I bought from the iTunes store which I don't want to make CDs of. I tried using Wine, and it kinda worked. It can't recognize CDs, though it will play the music if I copy it to a home folder then move it to iTunes, and it can't access the iTunes store. Has anyone here gotten iTunes to work using Wine? Is there a better free emulator program out there? Next is drivers. I bought myself an extremely nice mouse when I got this computer, the Logitech MX Revolution, with lots of extra buttons and stuff. Unfortunately, the software that comes with it to program all those fancy buttons is only for Windows or a Mac. I know ndiswrapper runs one's native wireless windows drivers, but can it or some other type of program like it run other drivers like the ones for this mouse? Same would go for my printer which seems to only work on Windows after googling it; it's a Dell All-In-One 922. That's all I can think of for now, but I will probably be back for more later today. Thank you!

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one more question

by satish_997 Jun 10, 2008 2:43AM PDT

Now that I think about it, if I completely wipe my hard drive to start over with Ubuntu, that would be deleting all my drivers for my wireless card. Once, Ubuntu is fully installed, could I still install those drivers somehow or would Ubuntu's different file system stop this process altogether. If so, what should I do?

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If it doesn't support such natively try...

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 10, 2008 2:47AM PDT

The solution noted in this forum at http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6617_102-0.html?forumID=11&threadID=295837&messageID=2779845

You could also read in this forum discussions about VMWARE and Virtual Box.
Bob

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tried that

by satish_997 Jun 10, 2008 3:06AM PDT

Thanks! just out of curiosity though...

Awhile ago, I had this computer as a duel boot with Windows and Ubuntu. Ndiswrapper managed to get my wireless card working in Ubuntu. I was just asking though where ndiswrapper can/if find the drivers for my wireless card if I completely wipe my hard drives when I start over.?

Also, can ndwisrapper be used to run other windows drivers besides those of a wireless card?

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can ndwisrapper be used to run other windows drivers besides

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 10, 2008 3:11AM PDT

"can ndwisrapper be used to run other windows drivers besides those of a wireless card?"

This is like asking your printer driver to format CDRW media. I can see where you are coming from and in my most friendly tone, ask you take a little longer to research your issues.

As to where that ndiswrapper driver, those are on your backup drivers disk or wherever you decide to keep them. I bet you could find drivers on the internet but I found it easily to collect them and store them without handy reach.
Bob

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never hurts to ask

by satish_997 Jun 10, 2008 3:20AM PDT

I didn't think so, but, then again, I've only worked with Ubuntu a few days so I know I'm a toooootal noob when it comes to Linux. just thought I might ask and see if anyone had any solutions

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When all you have is a hammer everything looks like

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 10, 2008 5:40AM PDT

A nail.

I hope you found your answer.
Bob

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iTunes Music

by 3rdalbum Jun 15, 2008 10:36PM PDT

For the music you've already hired from the iTunes Music Store, there is another solution other than burning to CD. There are programs out there for Windows that can deprotect the rented files, as long as you're the person who rented them. I think one of them is called QTFairUse - it worked a treat on my computer, and it doesn't re-code the audio.

I gave up iTunes Music "Store" a while ago; I still miss it, but I prefer not to be tied to Apple's (or anyone's) ecosystem.

For music playback, you can't go far wrong with Amarok. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, there are loads of music players for Linux.

The extra mouse buttons might be programmable with X, but you'd have to do some investigating. Your printer is likely to be a big problem. Also, if you haven't tried the latest round of Linux distributions (Ubuntu 8.04), your wireless card might work out-of-the-box this time.

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Is it legal?

by satish_997 Jun 16, 2008 3:47PM PDT

I thought any attempt at all to deprotect iTunes music files so they can be played in any player other than iTunes was illegal.? I'm definitely leaving iTunes too after I finish my credit with them.

That would be awesome if my wireless card works out-of-the-box this time. The only thing is I'll probably load a 64 bit version which, according to a Linksys tech dude, my wireless card has no drivers for at all even for Windows. I finally gave up and simply ran a 50 foot ethernet cable under the house to my room with the computer. It was a pain, but, at least, I shouldn't have to deal with too many internet issues for awhile. :-|

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Depends on the country.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 16, 2008 11:09PM PDT

Since this is a worldwide forum and even Cnet has articles noting this, I don't see any issue here.

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Legal?

by 3rdalbum Jun 19, 2008 9:29PM PDT

I'm not sure anyone here is qualified to comment on the legality of de-DRM'ing your music so it can play on your own audio equipment; but I do happen to know that de-DRM'ing for fair use is not immoral. And that's what I'm mostly concerned about

I'd prefer a 50 foot Ethernet cable to the wireless I'm currently using. Faster network speeds!

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