20GB ipod won't download all music from itunes

I downloaded itunes 6.0.5 and now when i update my 4 yo 20GB ipod it says: Some of the items of the iTunes music library were not copied to the iPod because your iPod software is too old. And then it tells me to go to apple.com to update - Then, it does not update any purchased music.
Any suggestions?? Thanks!

Have you run the iPod Updater? You will need a minimum of OS X 10.2.8 to do so.

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