Mac OSX doesn't see ipod Mini

Hey, I have the MacBook, and I know it isn't a software issue because it doesn't connect to any machines. The Mac doesn't even bring up the icon on the CPU. What should I do?
Also on the ipod it just has the battery icon, and it isn't charging, it is staying on the first block.

Uh, don't want to sound like a smartarse, but how can s/he restore it if the iPod isn't recognised... :-/

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Thanks!

I read your links, if I understand correctly, it may work with Dual Link DVI adapters?
My monitor connections are:
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Thanks!...so what do I need to go buy?
Here's a partial answer (need more info to answer about single vs. dual link, more about that later).
In the Mac Pro (Mid 2010)... document I referenced above there's a key note:
Note: The Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adaptor and Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adaptor are considered active adaptors.
So if you get the apple mini-displayport to VGA adaptor that will count as one of the active adaptors. I use one of those incidentially but I am not sure but it may be that all mini-displayport to VGA adaptors are consider "active".
Now for the single vs. dual link DVI question. It depends on the max resolution of those monitors (or the max you want to run them at). Single link DVI has a max resolution of 1920 x 1200, while dual link DVI can display a resolution of 2560 x 1600. So that's why I cannot answer this part of your question (you didn't specify the max resolution). If you only need single link active adaptors they will certainly be a lot cheaper than dual link.
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