G5 10.3.9 and iPod update

The last three times I've tried to update my iPod the screen darkens and a message comes up in five languages telling me I must restart. The update stops and the computer locks up. Never had the problem before. Any ideas?

you can sync your ipod classic with mac os x panther if you download the application "floola" (http://floola.com/) you might need to connect it first to a mac 10.4 (maybe you can do it at a friend's house?) im not sure but after that (if you do have to do that) then it WILL WORK! I hope this helps.

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