“BadFruit Inc. has released software that turns iTunes, the online music store run by Apple Computer Corp., into a podcast downloading machine. It adds a directory of thousands of podcasts with a few mouse clicks. The person behind the so-called BadApple software — released even as Apple is working on its podcasting features for iTunes — is unknown,” Frank Barnako reports for MarketWatch.
“A message on the BadFruit.com Web site explained the programmer’s motive. ‘I’m worried that when and if Apple adds podcast support they will only list a few podcasts that they approve,’ he said. ‘Remember, this is a company that sues Web sites that say good things about their upcoming products — bad Apple! BadApple gives you access to all podcasts — even ones which Apple might disagree with and never list in iTunes software,” Barnako reports.
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From the BadFruit website:
Podcast support for iTunes is here! Download the free BadApple plug-in which expands the functionality and interoperability of iTunes software. (iTunes is music software which works with iPod MP3 players.) BadApple adds interoperability to view and download podcasts directly within iTunes software. There’s no need to download and learn other software programs because everything happens right in the iTunes software.
After downloading and installing BadApple, you will have a “Podcasts” link you can click on from iTunes. You can use this to browse through categories to find the Podcast you want. Each podcast has a description. Once you locate a podcast you are interested in, double clicking on the podcast will load it to your library. When you plug in your iPod the podcast will be loaded to that depending on your settings.
BadApple is free software. There is no charge to download the software or use the software.
More info on the Windows-only BadApple software here.