Shuffler: automated file loading without iTunes
By Barb Dybwad 
posted Apr 25th 2005 3:34AM
posted Apr 25th 2005 3:34AM
Shuffler is an app that, like iPod shuffle Database Builder, obviates the need to use iTunes to manage music on your iPod shuffle. The notable differences between the two programs are that Shuffler is Windows-only, works with any DAP that works as a Mass Storage Class-compliant device (meaning it shows up as an external hard drive on your computer), and handles the automating of the file transfer itself. You configure it with source and destination folders, which get automagically synced whenever you plug in your iPod shuffle (or other player), bypassing the need to use iTunes for music management. Power to the file system organizers, yo.
Thats neat. I will try it out soon :)
Even better, you can put the program on the actual iPod and load it from any computer, without having to install it on any computers.
That's what I do with Foobar2000 with the FooPod extention
What I'd really like to see is something that "fools" iTunes into thinking my Creative Nuvo is a shuffle. Any suggestions?
can you do this kind of thing with automator?
Richard: suggestion - buy a shuffle.
OR you can just use Window Media Player 10 to configure an autoplaylist of XXX MBs of random songs from your WMP library. You can get pretty creative w/ the selection settings. Whenever you plug in your player, as long as WMP is loaded, syncing is automatic.
This does 'autofill' well for those who done have or care for itunes.
Not the only one Marlon, I definitely find the "ease of use" of iTunes to be highly overrated. The whole ipod "phenomenon" actually.
Woot! My app front-paged on Engadget!
They left out the link to the Shuffler area:
http://www.shrum.net/code/shuffler
Not to mention the fact that Shuffler is used *in conjunction* with the Database Rebuilder. Oh well. Factuals and updates can be found at the site above.
Enjoy. - S