Installing Linux on iPod Nano with Windows

Installing Linux on your iPod from Windows wasn't possible in the past. This simple guide will get Linux running on your iPod nano within minutes.

Before you can start installing Linux on your nano, you will have to make some changes to your iPod's system. In short, Apple wants iPods to only work with iTunes.

Before you even start that however, backup all the files on your Nano. This is very important.

Now, download the iPod Updater from the Apple website. Install and run the application, then click the 'Restore' button.

It should take about 5 minutes to restore your nano like it was brand new.

After it's complete unplug your iPod from your computer. It should ask you for the language type you want on your ipod. Then just plug it back in.

Download the iPod Linux pack. There is different versions, however I reccomend the 'johnnywest' version which can be found here.

Open the readme file then open the iPod Linux folder and click on the iPod Linux installation icon.

If done correctly iPod Linux will now read your iPod and give you the ability to install.

That's it, enjoy!

About The Author
Mark is a graphic and web designer currently living in Seattle, WA. His latest project, Ontora, contains this Linux on iPod Nano article and other how-to guides.