I need help synching my iPod to my older Mac

Hi,
I have a 3rd gen iPod Touch (is that the generation before they came out with the camera?). And, I had it synched with my home computer (a G4 running 10.4.11) for the longest time. Well, then (in efforts to getting the latest iOS) I synched it with my work computer (a MacPro running Snow Leopard). Clearly, I understand the difference in the Mac OS's and therefore the different iTunes version.
However, I'd like to reformat my iPod to begin synching it with my home computer. (I utilize iCal at home, and would like to integrate it on my iPod).
So, I've erased the iPod (using it's proprietary erasing feature) and then plugged it in at home. However, I still get the error: "upgrade your version of iTunes to the latest version." I've upgraded everything I can, but I still get this error. I'm guessing the iPod is still looking for the MacPro (or, at least, the latest iTunes -- which I can't install on my PowerMac G4).
Any suggestions? Is there anyway to format the iPod so it thinks it's a brand new iPod? I'm not worried about my apps - those are all saved in my Apple Acct.
Thanks,
J

I can't downgrade even if the iPod was originally setup on the older G4 ?? I guess I could check into leopard on my G4. I didn't think I could run leopard. I thought 10.5 was for Intel-chipped Macs. But, I guess yours is running fine
Yeah, I have a Dual 1.25Ghz processor, so, apparently, it should work fine.
And, I guess I have the 2nd gen ipod touch -- determined by the list (thanks Carolyn Samit) and by the fact that it's the 8Gb flashdrive.
Ok, I'll check into 10.5 for the G4!
J

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