iTunes 10

I decided to install the new iTunes since my out dated version kept freezing – bad idea.

On first look I was a bit disappointed with the new logo (although they removed the disk because iTunes is about more than CDs now). Secondly, it took ages to install. For around 10 minutes it kept saying it was copying files – I was soon to find out why. iTunes had decided to copy all my music files to a separate folder. Since I have over 9GB of music this took ages and takes up totally unnecessary space on my laptop! It also won’t play the songs I have on playlists because it ‘cannot locate the files’ – but it was them who moved the blasted files! I now have 498 missing files on my iTunes, and the ‘find missing files’ tool isn’t working!

However, I was slightly impressed with the new righthand side bar – Ping – iTunes social networking gimmick. Although Spotify beat iTunes to this a rather long time ago, I thought I would sign in and see what was what. Firstly, it recommended me 3 songs from artists that I hate. I generously gave a nudge in the right direction and looked up some artists I did like to add to my profile. But to my dismay and surprise, my search for ‘Biffy Clyro’ returned no results. I continued to search for my favorite bands, Vampire Weekend, The Drums, Arcade Fire – none of them being found on this ‘music social network’. Apart from these problems, the general interface isn’t any more snazzy than the last, there aren’t many improvements that I have been able to enjoy so far.

I usually give myself a week or two to get used to and warm to new layouts or updates, but I really don’t see myself ever liking the new iTunes + Ping.  However I am no expert, this is just a music lovers opinion.

I have for the present retreated to my safe place – Spotify

Edit: I have received a comment saying someone was able to find all the bands I couldn’t on Ping. Just to prove I’m not lying, here are some screen shots of me searching those bands. And a screen shot of me searching for someone more popular to show I’m not doing it wrong!

Hi Steve, 

My hairs came in quite well from the last lot of chemo so il have more than you. Don’t worry, ive never forget how to have a drink with the lads. It would be wonderful if we could have a catch up at some point in future. Miss your fantastic company, you always knew how to make me laugh. Im looking forward to seeing our Steven when he comes up, im glad you are both still such good friends. Glad to see your still enjoying living in asia and everythings going well for you. Hows the family doing?
It was really good to hear from you, a nice pleasant surprise.

Steven will fill the gaps when he comes up, hope to see you soon,

Love Mo x

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