Connection problems using Macbook pro and 3rd gen firewire ipod

Hello,
I have been trying to get my girlfriends old 3rd gen ipod to synch on our mac but when connected, the ipod charges but is not recognised at all by the mac. nothing shows up in itunes, or the desktop but the ipod is definitely charging and connected fine. I was told by someone that the newer versions of itunes are not back compatible with these older ipods so ive wiped itunes, reinstalled the earliest mac version i can find (7.4) with no success. I cant find any mac versions older than this although windows versions are readily available.
anyone had a similar problem and know how to remedy this incredibly annoying problem?
thank you very much for your time.

is there a work around
Not with an eMac, iMac, or iBook.
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