How do I sync between a PC & a Mac?

I used to go back & forth between my PC & my Mac w/ my iPod but now it won't let me. The PC says I need to format the ipod to the PC. I first formatted it to the PC then I got a macbook. I don't remember reformatting it to the mac but I must have. Can I reformat it to the PC & then will both let me sync? My new PC runs vista.

firstly, reformat you ipod to windows. then after itunes automatically syncs all your files from the windows com, go to the summary page for your ipod and select Manage music and videos manually. This will thus allow you to sync your files between both platforms. However, you will need to drag and drop the files to sync. You are now unable to sync your ipod on windows because windows does not support mac format. also enable disk use if you want to use your ipod as a portable hard disk.

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