Moving files from PC to MAC using iPod

So, I followed all the directions that I found on Apple's site about moving my files from my old PC to MAC. When I go to my MAC so I can pull over the files that I have on my iPod, I must be missing something because its not doing what it should be. I should be able to find on the iPod where are the files I put on it are stored but I'm not...help!

Look at these links.
*How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer*
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
 Cheers, Tom

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