If I remember correctly, you can have iTunes transcode to mp-3 when you move music from your iTunes library to your ipod. If not, download Clementine Music player. Its free and works on Mac, Linux and PC. Install it and look in the tools menu and select transcode music. You should be able to figure out what to do. Its a simple process.
Downsampling Apple Lossless files for iPod
Hey folks - wondering if anyone knows a script or piece of software to batch-downsize a music library to use on an iPod. I ripped all my CDs lossless but my wife and I would like to have them available for noncritical listening on the road. Thanks in advance for your help.