Wikinews:Audio Wikinews/Using iTunes

iTunes does not natively allow playback of Ogg Vorbis. Since Wikimedia commons only supports audio in Ogg Vorbis, users who wish to subscribe to Audio Wikinews using iTunes are left out. But do not despair! Using a freely obtainible product, you can listen to Audio Wikinews on both the Windows and Mac platforms.

This instructions require XiphQT a download for both Windows and Mac OS X (Universal). XiphQT is distributed under the terms of the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Xiph.Org libraries: ogg, vorbis and speex, which are used by XiphQT are distributed under the terms of the Xiph.Org variant of the BSD License.

These instructions are current as of 21 July, 2006

iPod playback of Ogg Vorbis is not supported

Windows

 * Download XiphQT for Windows and unzip.
 * Copy XiphQT.qtx file to the 'QTComponents' sub-folder of your base QuickTime installation directory.
 * This directory is normally found at C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTComponent
 * On some computers, you may have to create the 'QTComponent' directory
 * Restart (Optional)

Mac OS X

 * Download XiphQT for Mac OS X (Universal)
 * Mount the disk image
 * Double click the installation package
 * Install
 * Restart (Optional)

Subscribing to Audio Wikinews
Your iTunes must support the 'Podcast' feature. If not sure, you can always download the latest edition of iTunes

Windows

 * Open iTunes
 * Switch to Podcast view
 * Drag the RSS icon (RSS )from Audio Wikinews to your iTunes
 * Release mouse, iTunes should process the RSS feed, and download the Audio Wikinews based on iTunes podcast settings.

Mac OS X

 * Open iTunes
 * Switch to Podcast view
 * Drag the RSS icon (RSS )from Audio Wikinews to your iTunes, the mouse cursor should have a green plus
 * Release mouse, iTunes should process the RSS feed, and download the Audio Wikinews based on iTunes podcast settings.

Troubleshooting

 * If you are having problems installing XiphQT please view the FAQ or contact the developers
 * If you are having problems subscribing, ask Terinjokes for assistance.