New 80GB iPod, New PowerBook - HELP transfer songs

OK - I feel like someone has to have an answer to this. Here's the deal. I just got a PowerBook G4 and a new iPod. I have been using a Dell PC laptop and have an iPod mini that I've been using for a coupul years now.
Question: How do I get all the songs on my PC/Mini onto my PowerBook/new iPod???
I've read that I can't go from PC to mac with one iPod - I think I can transfer all the songs I burned easily but it's the ones I bought I'm freakin out about...
Anyone?

this is an option
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
or
you can download third party software that will allow you to take the information on your ipod and trasfer it back on to your computer.. you can find these programs at www.versiontracker.com
a few that are free for windows are iPod->Folder 1.2 or YamiPod - 1.0.1
if you use a mac I suggest senuti
all of these can be found on www.versiontracker.com
good luck
KoDor

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