iTunes + iPod: Help

[Ashley Weed]

Yes, there are a lot of iApple threads out there. I did not find any on "How-to's" or "help".


I have finally come to the point where I can justify the purchase of an mp3 player, and it just so happens that it is the best on the market, or I would never buy a Mac product.

1. Do I have to run iTunes?
This thing is a pain. I am reminded once again why I don't get along with Mac's. I currently use Real Player, and I am trying to find the function that scans a specific location for your recently added music files AFTER you have already added other's to your library. Is this possible in iTunes?

2. Do I really have to run iTunes?
I'm really getting mad at this software and it's GUI. I am looking for the feature in which Real Player contains where in my library, when in no longer want a song on my playlist I can also delete it from my hard drive at the same time.


Any suggestions. Or any other how-to's or tips will be Priceless for me at this point. I'm currently getting my media into order prior to getting my iPod.