My 80G iPod isn't recognized by my MacBook Pro.

My good ole 80G iPod isn't showing up in my iTunes Library when I connect it to my new MacBook Pro. My Dell crashed so I got a MacBook.
Is it because it's such an older model that it just won't be recognized by a newer machine? It's the one that plays videos. I don't even remember what generation it is, it's that old.
Thank you!!!

Is it because it's such an older model that it just won't be recognized by a newer machine?
No. It should still work.
Perhaps you will want to work the suggestions in this Apple support document.
iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop
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