Missing itunes folder

hi
i have an ipod video 60gb that was used on windows and now my new computer is a imac.
i followed the manual about transferring music between computers using my ipod but when i went to drag the itunes folder (from my ipod) to the music folder, it wasnt there. although the others; calander, notes, and contacts was there.
i can plug in my ipod and play the music fine, but in itunes it wont show any of my music, just sync'ing options. where on earth is it so that i can get my music on my new imac.
cheers,
Freya

i followed the manual about transferring music between computers using my ipod but when i went to drag the itunes folder (from my ipod) to the music folder, it wasnt there.
Did you copy the iTunes folder from the other computer to the iPod?
If you did, look in the Calendar, Notes and Contacts folders on the iPod. You may have dragged it into one of those.

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