New iphone 4 and sync to itunes on a Mac

Hi all,
So, I bought a new iphone 4 today. I plugged it into my Mac to sync with itunes, and a error message popped up saying that this iphone couldn't be used on this itunes (I had 9.2 I think) and I needed to download the latest version. I downloaded the latest version, but it said that I needed Mac os x 10.5 to run it - I only have 10.4.1. I can't seem to download 10.5........
How do I fix this?!
Plus, in trying to fix this, I have in my stupidity and following instructions from Apple, tried reinstalling Itunes, which has resulted in my trashing my itunes.....along with everything in my itunes - music, apps, everything! Aaahhhhh
Is there anyway to get it all back? Or am I doomed? And I have to start from scratch??????
Help!

You should update to at least 10.4.11.
Which computer do you have? You should be able to get at least 10.5
Reinstalling iTunes will not mess up your /Music/iTunes/ folder, which is your iTunes library.
What exactly is wrong? It's not showing up in iTunes or it is gone from the computer?

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