Do you have to install ITunes to put songs on an Ipod?

[kurt_fire]

I use Foobar and refuse to use ITunes. Is there a way if I purchased a 60gig Ipod to put .mp3 and .wav files onto it without installing ITunes?

Is there a way to just make it drag and drop like other companie's MP3 players?

 

[mitchjordan]

In a word. No.

I beleive other software called 'music match' also supports ipod's, but you cant just drag and drop.

 

[kurt_fire]

do Ipod's require you to convert MP3 files into a specific Apple created sound file? Or do they remain as MP3? Also, can Ipods play .wav or .flac files?

 

[solvexyz]

ipod can play mp3 and wav, but not flac.

 

[solvexyz]

If you want drag and drop, try iAudio x5.

 

[BodiesOfLight]

There's another thread about this, has a bunch of alternates to itunes. One is Xplay. Let's you drag and drop, but it costs, I think $30.