My ipod is formatted to windows, I now have a mac...

Hi,
my ipod is formatted to Windows, but I now have a mac. Is there a way to change it, and what difference does it make?
Any help would be appreciated x

You can do it by restoring the iPod in iTunes. If you need some help getting the music over to the mac, here is an article that might help.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329
If you have all your music on an external hard drive, the process will be a breeze.
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