My mac won't recognize my ipod touch, my mac won't recognize my ipod touch

my mac won't recognize my ipod touch - i can't sync, any suggestions? thanks.

Yes. 5.1.1 is the iOS.
Go to the link that Ana provided
Try  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
Do not omit the Additional Information paragraph since tha only applies to 10.6.8
You need iTunes 10.5 or later

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