mt-daapd is a DAAP server that works with most POSIX compatible operating systems. It allows you to share your music collection over the local network using the same protocol iTunes uses, so real iTunes users may peruse your music.

One of my biggest complains about Apple is iTunes. Why? Because everything the UbuntuOne Music Store is is what iTunes is not.

Songbird is like an open source version of iTunes that handles just about everything that program does, while swapping out the iTunes store interface in favor of the world's music blogs.

If there's an average customer, I'm not him. I use open and unencumbered formats as often as possible. I don't use iTunes. (It won't run natively on any OS I use.) I have a few MP3 files, but most of my music I've ripped myself from CDs to Ogg Vorbis files.

While it's true that Apple iTunes has some compelling services, such as their TV/music/movie store, the media player itself leaves many power users yearning for something more.

Before you flame me, I’ll admit that if you really know and love iTunes (and maybe are tied to the iTunes store) then perhaps iTunes isn’t totally a waste of time. However, for me it is complete garbage. Allow me to tell you a little story.

Jamendo, the internet platform for free and semi-free Creative Commons music, has been selected by Cnet.com as one of 100 finalists among Amazon Mp3, iTunes, Napster and all those big names.

Peter Gabriel's new digital venture 'The Filter' have released a new version of their recommendation engine software for iTunes and Windows Media Player.

The software can create instant playlists based on one seed song and can also fill your iPod and recommend new music for you to buy from eMusic and iTunes Store.

For most lovers of music on the go, the default seems to be the combination of iTunes and iP* (where * is either hone or od). This is great for Apple and Windows users. But where do Linux users get their new music?