Firmware updates without using iTunes

I have had significant problems in the past using the iTunes software and how it interacts with other things on my computer. As such, I won't install it on a computer that I care about these days. On the other hand, I would like to update the firmware on my ipod (like the clock is now screwed up with the timezone changes) but don't want iTunes to do it.
Any pointers on how to do the firmware update without that? I've been digging all over as I used to have an independent installer, but now can't seem to find it anywhere on the web site.
Marcos

rrm,
I got to Marcos' post by searching "dialup update." It seems that several others are in the same boat as me--having a dialup connection and faced with a lengthy download for a firmware update--or drag my G3 Imac into work--so there really is no obscrure ftp site where you can download the update, take it home and drag into the library?
Imac G3   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   IPod nano Gen. 2

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