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    [SOLVED]ipod won't eject

    I am running Kubuntu 10.10. When I attach an ipod nano 8gb software version 1.1.3 all is well. When I go to eject it, the computer tells me it is now safe to disconnect this device but the ipod tells me don't disconnect. Can anyone tell me what is going on? I know ipods and linux are not the best of friends but can they be made to work?

    John
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    Re: ipod won't eject

    What ipod apps have you installed from the repository.
    There are several:
    gtkpod
    ipod
    plus more
    For the ipod touch there is usbmuxd.
    I have an iPod 4 Touch and it connects via the USB and I can browse it with Dolphin.
    "A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.”
    – John F. Kennedy, February 26, 1962.
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      Re: ipod won't eject

      I have gtkpod. It all works (more or less). I can eject the pod from gtkpod. I can read the files on Dolphin. I can eject it from the device notification thingy on the bottom of the screen. I can eject it from Dolphin. All of this indicates I am working correctly, but the iPod persists with its "do not disconnect" message with the red circle and a slash through it.

      John
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        Re: ipod won't eject

        http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3109507.0

        This particular user's issue wasn't resolved, but the thread might help you...
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          Re: ipod won't eject

          You are right, his issue wasn't resolved, it is the same issue, therefore my issue is not resolved. When I eject the pod from Kubuntu and then open console and type in "df" it shows no pod. Therefore it has correctly disconnected, but the Pod itself will not accept this. Apple is being as pigheaded as Microsoft in this.

          John
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            Re: ipod won't eject

            Here is the solution. Although I named my pod with all lower case, the Kubuntu system saw it as MYPODNAME instead of mypodname. Therefore the corect command has to be:

            kdesudo eject /media/MYPODNAME

            Wierd behaviour but that's how it went for me. I am still trying to come to grips with gtkpod and my stubborn pod, but we are moving ahead.

            I hope this helps others.

            John
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              Re: ipod won't eject

              not really a solution, but if you don't have to buy istuff. you can just get a regular player of somekind. you will be less likley to have these issues , i have been very happy with archos players in the past. Most of these show as regular usb thumb drives, so you just put you music on it and don't have to use any kind of management software to do that.
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                Re: [SOLVED]ipod won't eject

                You are right but the Pod was a gift so I thought I might as well make it work.

                john
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                  Re: [SOLVED]ipod won't eject

                  @plant17: Thanks for posting the solution to your problem!
                  "A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.”
                  – John F. Kennedy, February 26, 1962.
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                    Re: [SOLVED]ipod won't eject

                    Originally posted by GreyGeek
                    @plant17: Thanks for posting the solution to your problem!
                    :P
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