My iPod isn't recognized by the computer or iTunes.

I've looked at all the troubleshooting articles about this and none of them seem to help. My iPod just won't show up on iTunes or in "My Computer" when I plug it into the USB port. I've tried the "five R's" and they aren't helping at all, I'd really just like to be able to get music on my iPod so I can use it.

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
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