Mac & windows compatible

How can i make my ipod compatible with both mac AND windows so i can plug into both... really what I want to do is be able to use it as an external HD to transfer files back and forth, but still be able to use it as an ipod and listen to music on it.
its a 3rd gen i think, with the touch wheel, but not the click wheel. its got the four touch buttons accross the top.
last time i tried formatting on a PC i could use it to take files back and forth, but it wouldn't work as an ipod... can anyone help????

James, can you just reassure me a bit. I am in a similar situation. My ipod 3G(15GB)was originally configured on an emac, I have since purchased a windows based laptop. I have downloaded itunes for windows onto the laptop and would now like to allow the ipod to work on both the emac and the laptop. Are you saying that if I reformat the ipod using the windows machine updater, I will then be able to go back to my emac(because the reformatting will erase all songs on the ipod), transfer the mac itunes library back onto the pod, reconnect the ipod to my laptop and transfer the songs to the windows itunes? Your input would be greatly appreciated as I do not want to wipe out my pod and then not be able to get back into itunes on the emac.
Dean

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