How can I format for both Mac and PC and keep software updated?

I have a dilemma. I need to be able to have the iPod formatted for use with both a Macintosh and PC so I can use it as a hard disk on both Operating Systems. The dilemma? I will be "Administering" the iPod and iTunes Music Library at home on a Macintosh.
How do I update the iPod software as new updates become available on an iPod formatted for PC? The thing to know is that I don't have the option to update it on a PC as the only PCs I have access to are at work and I'm not allowed to install iTunes.
Any ideas?

You cannot format the iPod for a PC outside of iTunes on a PC while retaining the capability to use the iPod as a music player. If you can't install any software on the work PCs, your best solution may be to use an USB flash drive for transferring files and leave the iPod in the Mac format.
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