Ipod nano 3rd gen. osx??

So heres the thang. I was given a new nano for my birthday and as I am running 10.3.9 it ain't working!
Do I really need 10.4.8 or above and if so does 10.4 even exist anymore???
If I must go 10.5 will it work well on my ibook???
thank you so much for any help

Do I really need 10.4.8 or above and if so does 10.4 even exist anymore???
Yes, you need Tiger or Leopard. Reading other threads about this issue I believe Tiger is still available for purchase.
If I must go 10.5 will it work well on my ibook???
http://www.apple.com/macosx/techspecs/

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