IPod Touch vs iPod Classic Syncing. Simple question, Any answers?

I have an iMac G4 running Leopard and a new Mac Mini Intel running Snow Leopard. Here is my connection issues:
1) My iPod classic syncs to both computers.
2) My iPod Touch (running OS 4.0) syncs to my iMac but not the Mac Mini.
Why?
There has to be a simple solution, but I haven't seen one. I've tried all of the solutions posted here for the Touch, but none work.

Your mini needs to be running iTunes 9 to start. The touch syncs via a piece of software called Apple Mobile Device Services, the classic does not use this.
These two tech articles will help you solve the problems you are having with AMDS on your mini:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747
and if you need to remove and reinstall iTunes http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1224
If you are connecting through a USB hub, try connecting directly to the mini until you get this sorted out. If you are going to use a hub, it needs to be powered.

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http://www.blindedbytech.com/2006/09/14/what-to-do-if-ipod-not-recognized-by-itu nes/
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