Firewire to usb connector

I still have one of the old iPod Classic 2nd generation (click wheel with 4 buttons across the top). Does anyone know where I can find a cable that connects a firewire plug to a USB? I am trying to get some of the music off my iPod but can no longer connect it to my PC with USB 2.0 ports. Thanks for your input.

Hello Scott_R,
There is no way to convert FW to USB.
If your looking to have USB2 on you computer that didn't come with it, consider this link for some general infomation which will give you some pointers to consider.
http://support.clubmac.com/display.asp?r=476
If this doesn't help, post back and let us have more details (make & model) that you are using for external FW devices.
Respectfully,
Bill Gallagher

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