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Manage multiple copies of iTunes music library. Shareware ($10.00)
iTunes Library Manager makes backup copies of your iTunes Music Library database file and iTunes Preferences, allowing you to easily save multiple iTunes Library and Preferences configurations that can be retrieved and loaded at any time.
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What's New
Version 5.3:
- Compatible with iTunes 9
- Some GUI changes
Requirements
- PPC / Intel
- Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- Apple iTunes 7.0 or later
iTunes Library Man... User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:49,103 |
| Version Downloads:9,822 |
| Type:Utilities : AppleScript |
| License:Shareware |
| Date:16 Sep 2009 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price: $10.00 |
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iTunes Library Manager makes backup copies of your iTunes Music Library database file and iTunes Preferences, allowing you to easily save multiple iTunes Library and Preferences configurations that can be retrieved and loaded at any time.
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I use an Intel Mac Mini with 10.5.8.
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Of course even if these versions were the ones used by Kohoutek and Kimberlym212 they may still not have been related to the problems described Did you ever write to the developer, guys?.
At any rate, it's wise to backup your iTunes music files and your library files at a regular basis.
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I'm afraid the poster somewhat misrepresents what the software does. iTunes Library Manager does not change the location of the iTunes Music folder or copy/move it. It creates backups of the essential database files and preferences file so that, unlike iTunes' own multiple library feature, completely distinct libraries with different Preference settings can be maintained. Unlike a simple AppleScript or Automator workflow, iTunes Library Manager's has a GUI that allows users to easily change libraries on the fly while iTunes is running.
Additionally, while it's true that iTunes' multiple library feature is perfectly adequate for most users, iTunes Library Manager has had a substantial paid user base during its six years of development. When iTunes changes its database scheme, as it recently did for iTunes 8, the software must be updated in order for these legacy users to continue using it.
Finally, it isn't necessary to buy the software in order to use it. It will allow two libraries to be created and used as often as one likes.
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Just hold the option key while iTunes loads, and it'll ask you if you want to create a new library or choose one that you've already created.
Note: Unlike "iTunes Library Manager," this method doesn't store alternate copies of the iTunes preferences file. For that, the program "rooSwitch" or "rooSwitch Lite" (free) can do that.
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With this new version I have emailed him 5 times with a problem and never received a response. I must now warn people to avoid this software because the developer dosen't seem to care about the problems users have. By the way, you must pay (again) for the new version.
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After using the update I no longer have the errors I was reporting. Everything was fixed asap.
Continued fine job and I retract my previous comments.
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kgpat reviewed on 18 Apr 2006
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I did pay the upgrade fee but felt it justified because the program is well supported, does what it claims it will do, and has been a real life saver for me - my PB hard drive could not possibly fit all my iTunes cuts! But I do keep a good number on my powerbook - duplicates from my master collection - so I always can play iTunes.
The transfer files to another iTunes folder does not work smoothly, but that is my only hesitation. Everything else works great, especially the save feature.
I am very glad to have a good program that enables me to do this.
cheers .
Simon
Anonymous reviewed on 10 May 2005
Anonymous reviewed on 11 Jun 2004
You cannot use your registration for this version. You must pay the the shareware fee once more. So don't replace your old version like I did.
This is not explained on the site and not here. There is just a little note in the Read Me.
Adison_wu-Rama rated on 13 Jun 2011