Error at tend of 2.0 Update "The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored.

Hi,
I updated to iTunes 7.7 last night. Got the 2.0 download and install from iTunes this morning. I started the install and walked away. Came back about 20 minutes later and the following error popped up from iTunes:
"The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1014)."
On the screen of the iPhone, it shows the USB cord with an arrow pointing at the iTunes icon.
Anyone know what gives? I'm tempted to start over, but did I just loose all of my data?
Please help!

Restoring your iPhone will not solve your problem. The problem is not your phone or the software but Apple's Servers. I have your exact problem. The bad news is you won't be able to fix your situation until enough traffic is off of Apple's servers. Apple is not sure when these issues will be resolved.
I actually got through to Apple tech support earlier today and was advised not to try to update my phone till Saturday or Sunday at the earliest. They were very, very apologetic but Apple took on to much by launching the new iPhone and 2.0 software update worldwide all on the same day.
Right now my phone is useless but things will be better soon.

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I recieved an iPod from a friend of mine. He has bought a new one and is currently using it with his apple ID. I have plugged in the iPod he gave me and attempted to restore it. When it goes through most of the restoration process the error "The iPod "iPod" could not be restored. An unknown error has occurred (11)." pops up. The iPod is also stuck on a screen with a USB cord pointing twords the iTunes icon, i shut it off then turn back on and this image is still on the screen. The iPod also does not appear in MyComputer. It does appear in iTunes but it only has the name, no serial number, capacity, or software version. I also re-installed iTunes. I am using windows 7 on my Toshiba Satellite A665 laptop.
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