My itouch is stuck in recovery mode

My iPod Touch was linked to my computer as I downloaded (as recommended by Apple) new iTunes.  Claimed I needed to update my OS.  I accepted.
Got error message and then my iTouch went into a stasis with USB cable icon pointing to iTunes icon, demanding that it be restored (with loss of my
apps, music, calendar info, notes, etc.).  Is there any way to get back to baseline and get my iTouch without having to wipe.  Right now, I can't even get
the command to restore to show.

Force quit iTunes and disconnect the iPod. The try to shut down the Mac. Let the battery fully drain if necessary.
Then start up the computer.  I would place the iPod in DFU mod and then try restoreing the iPod. See:
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

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    On an Acer Aspire One Netbook
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