HT1351 How do I get iTunes to recognize my ipod classic?

I have a library on my ipod classic. can't import them to itunes-it doesn't recognize my classic. i have read all the articles about how to connect, etc but none of the stuff worked.
I bought an ipod touch and now have to copy all my CDs into itunes to get the MANY songs to my touch.
How could apple make it almost impossible to use older ipods with itunes???

The latest iTunes works with my old 3rd gen iPod from 2003, and no doubt works with the original iPod from 2001.  So I don't think the problem is iTunes.
The latest iTunes may hide the sidebar, which is where the iPod appeared in previous versions.  If the sidebar (along left side of window) is hidden, from the iTunes menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar.  In the sidebar, the iPod should appear under DEVICES.  It does not appear there when you connect it?
When you connect it, does anything happen on the iPod's screen?  Does the iPod's battery charge when connected?  Does the iPod still work (as an iPod) for listening to its music?

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