Emac & IPod Classic - USB2.0 questions

Our old EMac continues to do everything we need, including charging IPod Shuffles (think these are 2nd gen - little square model that looks like the latest one that has been released, not the cigarette ligher shaped one) - this has been the most reliable, trouble-free computer. But in looking at specs to upgrade to IPod Classic for kid's Xmas, stickler seems to be with the USB2 port issue (our Emac doesn't have USB2 port), operating system etc seems all OK. If it's a charging issue, couldn't we just get an ac charger? Or is it that we wouldn't be able to download from ITunes? And what does "backward compatible" really mean for us?? Sorry if these seem dumb questions, but I'm really not clear about the USB2 port question - sometimes we get a message advising to move to USB2 port if available - but we just click OK and it's never appeared to be a problem. Thanks

There are various methods of reverting back to a previous version of iTunes. You will find them in the iTunes section of the forum just do a search.
One of the important parts is having the standalone installer for whatever version of iTunes 9 you want to use. So get that in hand first and then learn how to go back in time.
Good Luck

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