Mouse Freezes after iPod Update

Just upgraded to Tiger and every time I connect my iPod for updates my mouse freezes and I have to restart the computer. All iPod software has updated recently. What's going on????

I found the following steps will unfreeze the trackpad:
1. Use Command + Space to launch Spotlight
2. Type "System Preferences" in Spotlight to open the System Preferences program
3. Inside of the search field in System Preferences, type "mouse"
4. Press the "Enter" key to oper the mouse preferences
At this point, the trackpad will unfreeze.
If you leave System Preferences open after you've completed the steps above, when the trackpad freezes again, you can use Command + Tab to bring System Preferences to the top of your windows. Doing so will unfreeze the mouse.
Very annoying, but better than a reboot if you're presenting in front of people. I hope Apple fixes this soon.

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