That problem (requiring an MP3 encoder) is fixed in upstream rhythmbox svn: http://svn.gnome.org/viewcvs/rhythmbox?view=rev&revision=4980
** Changed in: rhythmbox (Ubuntu) Status: Needs Info => Fix Committed -- 0.9.8 iPod writing not working in Feisty https://launchpad.net/bugs/86920 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs