Previously when downloading an iTunes U video I could double click it and the video would start playing while it is downloading. But now after updating to iTunes 10 it doesn't seem I can do that? Is it just me or have Apple gone backwards on this.
Watch a video while it downloads in iTunes 10
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As of iTunes 10 (or possibly 9), the main library window has the option to do exactly what you want. You need to have it in Album List mode (View menu -> as Album list; or the 2nd option in the view controller:
Then select the "Album by ..." pulldown and select Album by Artist/Year:
You should be all set and have a nice organized list of albums sorted by artist and year.
I'm not sure how this was resolved, but the latest version of iTunes now works fine.
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Best Answer
I'm not sure whether this was available for iTunes U items before, but it definitely isn't available now. As a compromise, you can stream an iTunes U item directly from its listing in the iTunes Store. And yes, you would still have to download it separately if you want to keep it.