HELPPPPP!!!!!    ipod transfer- Windows to Mac

i just got my macbook and i had a horrible toshiba.
so my ipod is formatted to windows..
can i get my songs and change the formatting to mac os X?
HELPP

That to say?? otherwise you're wonferful !!!! I try to transfer my itunes library from my old windows PC to my new mac since 15 days ( I ask questions on all the forums )... and you're the first one who propose a, how to say..magical solution : ipodrip is easy and it's very quick, just 10 min to transfer my song ipod to my new itunes library without that I need to restore it ( all my ipod is not on itunes but the main is there....it's not too bad !!! )
If I could, I will give you millions of "solved" stars
One more time THANKS A LOT !!!!!!!!!!
Pompom

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