Help _ ipod initially used on mac i want to use it as a storage also.....

I installed my ipod on the imac g5 but i also want to use it to get files from the PC (windows xp) but i can't the PC wants to reformat my ipod. TT_TT
If i reformat my ipod will i still be able to use it on my mac? or not? how come my sister's ipod is not like this? she has an ipod photo which she initially installed on the PC and is able to use in on both the operating systems.
can someone help me please thanks!

Windows cannot read a Mac formatted disk.
Mac OS can read a Windows formatted disk.
Run iPod Updater and Restore on a Windows PC and you will be able to use your iPod on both Mac and Windows computers.

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