IPod cannot be used because it requires iTunes 10.0 or later on Tiger

I just purchased a new iPod touch for a friend and she is getting the following error from iTunes when she connects the iPod to her MBP:
"The iPod "iPod" cannot be used because it requires iTunes version 10.0 or later. Go to www.itunes.com to download the latest version of iTunes"
She has an Intel Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro, running Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Quicktime Player 7.6.4.
Is she able to sync the iPod and iTunes on her Mac running Tiger? And if not, is there an alternative that will allow her to sync?
EDIT: Software update says everything is up-to-date.
Thanks!
Message was edited by: Highway

She needs to upgrade to Leopard.
As per Apple's website:
Mac requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
iTunes 10 or later
Broadband Internet access is required (fees may apply)

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