If i reinstall my mac format ipod to a pc will i be able to use it on both?

i have a video ipod which is formatted to my mac, however its really inconvienient not being able to use it a file storage to tranfer files to pcs. if i reformat the ipod onto a pc, will i be able to use it on both pc and mac or will i just screw it up?!

Technically this is not "supported" by Apple though, so be prepared to restore it on a Mac to troubleshoot if you run into problems. I use FAT32-formatted iPods on my Macs with no real problems though.
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