First gen ipod touch won't download apps. PLEASE HELP

I just got the first gen of ipod touch as a hand me down from my brother...But It won't let me put any apps on it....I recall one time seeing an option to buy the update that allows you to put applications on your ipod, is it not there anymore? or is there some other way to get my stuff going?

Welcome to the discussions,
follow the link from this help article ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052 ) about upgrading a 1st gen. iPod: https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage

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