Can't play library in new computer from i pod

I have installed and reinstalled and can not play the songs from my ipod on my new computer. I can play the music from the existing playlist but not off the ipod. I was trying to import my library to my new computer and don't know if I have done something to create this problem. The ipod is a g5 and i have a new dell laptop.

can not play the songs from my ipod on my new computer.
What do you mean?
How are you trying to do this?

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