New ipod video...please help!!!

Hi, I really hope someone will be able to help me with this question:
I just got a new iPod(video)30 gig and I was wondering if I can put my own movies/videos NOT purchased from iTunes on my iPod.
If yes, how can I do this?
please help me!
Thank You.

Yes, you can.
We would have to know what video file types you want to put on the iPod.
However, please post in the Fifth Generation iPod forums for more info...
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=808
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before you say, i have searched the forums far and wide, and am not satisfied with what i've found, so that's why i am posting these questions! lol.
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