Mac question


I am VERY computer challenged. A pal just sent me something he calls a "thumbdrive" filled with music. I plugged same into the back of my Mac and nothing happens. I opened "Finder" and see the computer recognizes that this piece is plugged in. How do I play what's on it?
lindisfarne
Open the file and see what's on it. It might be grouped into albums. If so just drag those right into iTunes, grab the folder and drag it from the finder window to where it says music in the upper left corner of iTunes. Or if you are using a program other than iTunes to play back then find the add to function in that program and select some or all of what is on the thumb drive.
I assume its a USB drive. The first thing I would do is try a different USB port. There may be a problem with the one you are using. After that, try rebooting your computer with the drive already in place. If it still doesn't work, ask your friend what file system he formatted the drive with and what format is the music in. It may not be compatible with Mac OS.

There are some other things you can try, but I would do this first.
With the thumb drive installed, Open iTunes, in the upper left hand corner of the screen is the word "iTunes", just to the right of it is the word "File". open the drop down menu. listed on the menu is "Add To Library". click it. a finder type window will appear. If the thumb drive is active it will be located in the left of the window, click it. any files on the drive should appear. select the folder or folders you want and click open. the music files will be added to your iTunes.

Good luck.