Computer at work, wont recognize Iphone.

Hello, I have 1.9Ghz Power PC G5 at work with the latest Itunes and all available updates as of 9/16/09. (OS = 10.4.11).
My iphone 3gs works fine otherwise but when I try to plug it in via USB/Synch cable at work, the computer just doesn't recognize. It used to work until recently. I tried restarting the computer with the iphone plugged in and there was a quick vibrate/recognition when it first turned on but then back to the unrecognizable status. I'm not trying to synch, just trying to charge the phone. It used to work and sometimes when I disconnect the usb I get the device removal warning (which leads me to believe there is some recognition.
Any ideas...I've tried the cable on another mac in my office and I know its working.

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