Do i have to sync to itunes to use my new ipad2?

I have a new ipad 2, but am running OS X Version 10.4 on my iMac.  My ipad seems to require me to sync to iTunes, but it wont do it with the old version of iTunes on my iMac.  I can't update iTunes to the current version with my old OS.  (I have a new iMac on order but don't want to wait to get started with my iPad).  Is there a workaround?

You could take your iPad to your nearest Apple Store and let them get you up an running.

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