ipod 30GB +Suse 10.0

I have been trying to get tthe ipod to work with gtkpod and have only had success in connecting to the ipod and reading the database. When it comes to reading the cdrom to rip mp3s to the ipod, it does not work. Sound juicer works, but not with mp3, even after installing lame, gstreamer-plugins-extra-mad. I can play cdroms with Banshee, amarok and Sound juicer, but that is about all. If someone has had success in ripping cdroms to the ipod, would like any information on what was used and how you did it. TIA Art