• Windows Subsystem for Linux. With WSL, you can install and run Linux distributions on Windows. This enables you to develop and test your source code on Linux while still working locally on a Windows machine. WSL supports Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, and Alpine available from the Microsoft Store.
• Mar 18, 2012  Playonlinux is an application which simply allows to install several Windows application in Ubuntu Linux. Installation of PlayonLinux on Ubuntu/Linux Mint, open Terminal and enter following command: sudo apt-get install playonlinux For other Linux distros,download playonlinux here Open playonlinux and Click on install.

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And you may easily uninstall it by removing the virtual drive. PlayOnLinux is in Ubuntu's software repositories, so you can grab it from the Ubuntu Software Center or install it with the following command: sudo apt update sudo apt install playonlinux. You can also install in by downloading the latest Debian.

I'm sure this topic has probably come up again and again, or maybe not. As an Ubuntu only user I find it really annoying that the only way for me to sync anything onto my phone is by using VirtualBox, don't get me wrong it's easy and quick enough to do but still it would be nice if Apple could make iTunes available on Linux. I'm just interested into hearing what you guys think about this, why haven't they put iTunes on linux? Will they put iTunes on linux?

Is it really necessary for them to put iTunes on linux? Apple is notorious for closing itself off from the outside. Very rarely do they let anyone in who won't get their hardware.

In some cases, though, they have to branch out. They're a very distant second when it comes to desktops, so they make some stuff available for Windows. They're also a distant second (though less so) when it comes to mobile, but even then they only have made Apple Music available on Android. Linux, being an even more minor player in the desktop scene than OS X probably doesn't register on Apple's radar. This is especially the case when very few Linux users buy Linux pre-installed on their computer, so many of them already have access to Windows and/or OS X, both of which have iTunes.

As for whether or not it is 'necessary': Absolutely not. Apple is one of the most successful companies in the world right now. Any money they could hope to gain from Linux would be mere pennies compared to what they make elsewhere. They'll spend most of their time catering to that audience that has brought them to where they are, and if they're going to branch beyond that rabidly loyal, cultic following, Windows and Android are no doubt much higher on the priority list than Linux. I don't buy apple products because they are too proprietary for everything that they do. And they tend to be more expensive.

For my portable media player, i have a Sansa Clip Sport. When I want to add tunes to it, I plug it into my computer via USB port and drag/copy the tunes into the Clip's MUSIC folder. Then I eject the Clip's drive and disconnect the cable and go. The main idea is that the Clip Sport works just like a USB drive because that's basically what it is. Apple is kind of ridiculous in requiring proprietary iTunes software just to access a USB drive. The other problem with Apple products is that the firmware updates have a way of rendering some of the hardware obsolete.

And some of the firmware gets expensive too. It's just not worth it in my book.

Advertisement As you’re getting used to Linux (potentially as your new main operating system), you’ll eventually try to find a way to efficiently manage your music. ITunes comes to mind because it’s been the most popular way to manage music over the years, but you’ll quickly find out that iTunes isn’t available natively on Linux. Plus, better ways exist to manage your music now that it’s 2015. However, that doesn’t automatically mean that you won’t be able to manage your music the way you want to. There’s plenty of other ways to keep tabs on your music library. Here’s six great ways to get it done.

ITunes via WINE Even if iTunes isn’t available in Linux as a native application, you can still try to or PlayOnLinux. These pieces of software try to add a compatibility layer so that Windows applications work on Linux, but the results are far from perfect. Therefore, — but it’s still worth a try. Each version of iTunes can give you different results, but the general process is as follows:. Install WINE. Run the iTunes installer via WINE. Google and try to solve any problems you come across.

Again, you might come across issues somewhere along the way which cannot be solved, such as the installer failing or the installed application refusing to run. That’s just how it is with WINE.

If you really want to use iTunes and you happen to luck out with WINE, then that’s great. However, if you’d rather use a native Linux application or WINE didn’t work for you, then there are options here as well. Several “music library manager” programs are available to give you a quick oversight of your music and play it directly in the application, as well as make playlists.

If you use KDE, then I’d recommend Amarok. It has Music players come a dime a dozen on any operating system, and it's easy to lose sight of those that are actually worth something. Amarok is probably one of the most feature-rich music players I've. And tight desktop integration with KDE. It also has useful features such as Last.FM integration, file tracking, dynamic playlists, and script support. It can even pull up biographies of artists as you play their songs. If you use GNOME or any GTK-based desktop environment (they’re quite common), then I’d recommend Banshee as a The Banshee media player was first released in early 2005 and has since come on leaps and bounds.

Probably the closest thing Linux has to iTunes, Banshee comes with an integrated music store, Internet radio. It has a very similar feature set as Amarok, including Last.FM integration, Internet radio support, podcast support, and much more. Amarok and Banshee are really among the top two choices, so which one you choose should depend on which desktop environment you’re using (for integration’s sake). Rhythmbox as a more Music is a way of life for a lot of people, and their music collections often reflect that to a massive degree. We all enjoy our music, and should be able to keep tabs with.

That is best used on GTK-based desktop environments. However, it still has quite a few features. You also get Last.FM support here, plus gapless playback and integration with various other applications such as Nautilus, XChat, and Pidgin. Another application called Clementine also gets my recommendation with its clean and intuitive interface. It has tons of support for third-party services such as Spotify, Digitally Imported, and Dropbox. There’s also an Android app you can use as a remote control for Clementine.

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Sometimes you don’t really know what you want until you’re holding it in your hands. There are not-so-resource-intensive music players out there that are bland and there are monster RAM hogs that provide tons of. And available for Windows and Mac OS X. They all are excellent at managing and playing your music. The only downside to all of these is that there is no iOS device integration, and there’s currently no modern application that can do that. However, iOS has received enough improvements that it’s virtually unnecessary to connect it to a computer anymore. Lastly, if none of those applications satisfy your needs, you can take a look at Google Play Music.

This online service acts as a music library manager that can play your music, but it also has some extra benefits. You can upload all your music to it and have access on any device connected to the Internet. That also means that you won’t have to sync your music between your computer and your mobile device (no matter if Android or iOS) because you have access to Google Play Music from both.

If you want to expand your library you can get the All Access subscription, but it’s not a requirement. You can use it simply as a music library completely free for up to 20,000 songs.

Wot, no Spotify?! The only reason why I don’t mention Spotify is that, although it’s also a great way to access and listen to music, it doesn’t really let you manage your own music. You can’t upload trakcs to Spotify — you have to listen to what they give you. Albeit they give you a lot, but it’s nonetheless a different mechanism. You Have Options With these six options, you should be able to get iTunes-like functionality on your desktop.

These options focused mainly on managing and playing your music library, but if there are any other features that you need from iTunes, other Linux-native applications can take care of those needs.