Alternative for iTunes

I have got an iPod shuffle. Its pretty cool to listen songs with this device. I connected it to my Feisty-fawn Ubuntu system and found that the iTunes are meant only for Windows and Mac systems. Linux OS is said to be used only by Geeks. What the heck? Can’t geeks be music lovers?

With a google search I found this better alternative for iTunes…. called Banshee. Banshee is cool application which will help you import, organize, play, and share your music with its simple, powerful interface. Moreover you can Rip CDs, play and sync your iPod, create playlists, and burn audio and MP3 CDs. It suppoerts many portable music devices. Banshee also has support for podcasting, smart playlists, music recommendations, and much more.
This will be worth trying for me especially to sync my iPod Shuffle.

Please let me know if there is any other better application which can replace iTunes for my Ubuntu Laptop.