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The wait is finaly over. 4G iPod users can now load iPodLinux to make their iPods a little more versatile. New options include recording with your headphones and video playback (limited). You’ll need the installer from here.

1. Unzip the downloaded zip archive to any place on your machine. Just make sure you can find it later. For the sake of it, call the folder “Linux Folder.�
2. Move the folder “iPod Linux Installer Modded� out of the parent folder, “Linux Folder.�
3. Now, connect your iPod, and make sure you can access it through My Computer. (Enable Hard Disk usage.)
4. Move the “Linux Folder� to the root of the iPod.
5. Now, take your latest nightly build, rename it to “podzilla� and move it to the root also.
6. Go inside the “Linux Folder�, copy, and paste “start� it into the root.
7. To make things clear, here are the things you should have on the root. (Aside from the default Apple folders.) “Linux Folder, start, and podzilla.�
8. Now, go to the “iPod Linux Installer Modded� folder, and run “ipodlinux-installer.exe�
9. Uncheck “Check for Updates.�
10. Click Next
11. Select which OS should be booted by default. I, ipodlinux, and the author of the original article, would recommend Apple firmware.
12. Keep “Make a Backup� checked.
13. When the bar goes past, (This corresponds to the backup. If you choose not to make a backup, ignore this step.) click next to install iPodLinux.
14. When it is finished, unplug your iPod.
15. If you selected the Apple OS as default, hold “Rewind, or flick the Hold Switch� right after you see the Apple logo. You should also see the Tux logo after that.
16. Now, you should see a bunch of text going by. You’ll notice that the screen is a little dark. Go to a place with lots of light, and you should be able to read the menu. You can also change the contrast in settings. You’ll also hear a clicking sound.

The original iPodLinux 4G how-to can be found here.

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