Have to start using iTunes again?

[gord]

Basically, ive always used Winamp for my music, but im getting an iPod touch and AFAIK you have to get it going with iTunes, but do i have to keep using iTunes?

What are the pitfalls of iTunes i should be looking out for? Ive got files which are all fairly random and not in album folders or anything.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Ah, just dawned on me, im using Windows XP, so this is probably better being in the windows section?

 

[gord]

Aye, ive used iTunes before a while ago. But i vividly remember that when i added my playlists and closed the program, then come back and all of music would be "cant find the file".. arg! I only bloody loaded in everything a few hours ago and just closed the program!

I dont want that again, i may give this auto-manage thing a go, but im not sure about it.

Winamp will remain my player.

 

[gord]

You can also ask itune NOT re-organise your music and folders upon installation.

With the auto manage does it actually move and re-name your files? Do you have to have them in "My Music" or similar?