Ipod not recognized by my computer or itunes

Just picked up a 8gb nano today, and my computer and itunes will not recognize it. The ipod charged completely off of my USB port. I have tried all of apple's suggestions on the support site, but they have not worked for me. I plugged it into my roomates computer and it at least recognized it. Does anyone know the solution to my problem?

I justed switched computers and I found that I needed to unplug the USB Hub connected to computer. Then I connected my Ipod and it was recognized. After which I reconnected the Hub and all is well

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