Ipod mini - Mac - Windows - FILES

Hi,
Does anyone know if files duplicate when using the ipod mini as a hard-drive?
For example, when saving a file (eg. word file) on the ipod from a Mac computer, will the file appear as duplicated when connecting the ipod to a Windows computer? (It doesn't duplicate on Mac however.)
I have been using this USB hard drive recently and when I saved files on it from a Mac computer, the files appeared duplicated when I saw it in Windows explorer.
Unfortunately, I made the mistake of deleting all the duplicated files (when using the Windows computer) only to find out all remaining files could no longer open; and this was not my USB.
I am considering purchasing the ipod mini (or shuffle). Could you tell me if I would expect this duplication of files (seen when connceted to a Windows computer) to occur when using the ipod as a hard drive? And if it does occur, how may I get around this issue?
Thanks for your help.
Alan.

Are the 'duplicate' files the exact same size? I'm wondering if they're some sort of 'information' file put on it by the MAC that the MAC file explorer automatically hides, but Windows doesn't.
Having said that, you'll have to format your mini on a PC to make sure both types of computers 'see' it . . . but other than the hassle of carrying around the cord, I can't see any other issues.
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