Hard Mockingbird BTC-BACKPACKER Add new music to an iPod? I don't. But if I dug up one I'd start with Rhythmbox probably. I've heard about Rockbox as well. I did get our kids these knockoff iPods from InniOasis: Y1 Mp3 Player with Bluetooth 128G Innioasis Bluetooth Walkman Digital Music Player 2.4" Screen Black a.co/d/5USuSSi It's no iPod. But it approximates the experience. Loading it up is simple file transfer.