Ipod to powerpc Mac Mini not connecting..

I just found an older ipod i've had for a while and went to hook it up to my Mac Mini and my computer didn't recognize it and for the record the ipod has been restored to factory settings and there is nothing on it. The ipod is getting power as it's charging, but my computer won't recognize it and won't show up in my dock, in itunes, etc., and i basically can't use it. I'm hooking it up through the usb.
I hooked it up to my friends non-mac windows laptop, and it recognized it instantly without any problems.
Any ideas? Thanks

"Figured it out" isn't helpful when you don't say how you fixed the problem. I had the same issue, came here looking for an answer. After reading your (unhelpful) answer I also figured it out: For posterity, I am including details of what worked for me.
Simple, really: Reset the iPod. Hold down Menu+Center button until the Apple logo appears, then reconnect it to the Mini once it displays the main screen again. The Mini should see the iPod at this point, without loss of any data on the device.

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