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.