What hacks have you done to your iPod?

So far:

--GUI Changed Completely
--iPodLinux

Thats all I can do to it I think software wise.

the question is .. how?

iPod Wizard

and iPodlinux

www.ipodlinux.org google iPod wizard

I was going to do linux on mine but I'm still unsure about it. Can you switch between firmwares on the unit by itself or do you need the pc?

Some great iPod hacks (among other interesting things): http://www.hackaday.com/

You can switch on the iPod it self. I set my default firmware to Apples. To get to Linux I just restart (Hold Menu + Play) When the screen goes blank I hold rewind and it boots Linux To get back to the normal iPod firmware you just hold Menu + Play.

hmm any other pics of your gui, im contemplating hacking my mini a bit

Nice site

I don't like the word "hack" for what youre doing. Modding images isn't necessarily "hacking", neither is booting up an alternative firmware.

There is software that can mod images on the h3xx series iRivers too.

how about more pics of your GUI?

are any of those modding programs made for Mac?

Why would you want linux on your iPod? What advantages does it have Is it for people who run Linux on there comps?

PlainLazy, it allows you to run code (e.g. games) on it, unlike the normal firmware.

Also, it plays OGG files.

Sweet!

Edit// does modding your iPod void the warranty?

i dont think so... doesn't do anything to the hardward aspect..

edit to above post of mine: linux works on mac. but its not very good at doing what the iPod was designed for eg music and ease of use. any better alternatives out there?

anyway to use an ipod on linux (namely ubuntu)? once i get ubuntu installed (loved what i saw on the live cd) i dont want to have to reboot into windows just to put music on my ipod or connect it to the computer in general.

you can play a lot more games with ipod linux
there is a calculator too that can come in handy
you can write text files instead of just view.
view small images

You betcha - Tetris, w00t

and chess vs the CPU

There is experimental ipod support in Rhythmbox (Ubuntu's main music player) or you could try the more stable gtkpod.

I changed the "do not disconnect" and "okay to disconnect" icons to different ones (one with a warning, and another to a freakazoid image) and also changed the battery meter to a digital one.

for the Mac users, i found an app called alterPod (clicky). You have to register to use it, although registration is free. You will probably need to go to the alterPod help (command+?)

I changed the Do Not Disconnect button into the Biohazard sign, and changed the postition of the lightning on the battery metre.

I'm pretty ignorant, so would anyone be willing to post a direct link to a tutorial on how to change the images, or insert new games?

Is that a no?

got any screens of it running linux?

is there a way to move the shuffle songs settings to the main menu instead of having to goto the "Settings" menu?

Or better yet, an option at the beginning of each playlist (or album) that is called "shuffle songs."

Seems like toggling between the different shuffle settings is aquard.

if you are running OS X, there is a tutorial in the Help Viewer in alterPod (i posted a link above). To get new games, get that linuxPod thing. i think there is a link above, or on the first page or something.
linuxPod isnt very good at playing music; it doesnt play AAC, and MP3s skip a lot. I wouldn't use it as my primary iPod OS.
alterPod takes some time to get used to, but when you know how to, it can be very useful

and if you have a pc?

theres a program for pc, i think its 'iPod wizard'. google it to find info/downloads of it

i've looking into ipod linux and it seems to not be able to play music very well at all. is this true?

linuxpod is awful at playing music. it doesnt play AAC, and plays MP3 (well at leat my MP3s) very badly.