New iPod with G4 12" / Tiger

I just bought a new iPod nano to replace my ceaselessly malfunctioning Mini.
It wants me to download the latest iTunes software. My Software Update says my software is up to date. When I download iTunes 10 it says I can't install it because it wants Leopard. I don't want Leopard, I just want to play my music.
Can I put my music onto this new iPod or not?

Okay so the constantly malfunctioning Mini isn't the computer to which you are referring for transferring iTunes.
Again, the easiest way is to put your G4 into Target Disk Mode, then copy the entire iTunes folder across to the same relative location in your account on the new Mini. This is assuming that you let iTunes manage your music on your G4 and all the files are in the iTunes folder. It also assumes you don't have anything you care about in the iTunes folder on the new Mini if you then replace that folder. By copying the folder 'en masse' you are including the artwork, and the library files which contain all the information about music, playlists, etc.
What are the iTunes library files? - [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1660] talks about where files are usually located.
[iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Music folder|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449] - Apple support document, outlining a process that may be a bit more involved than is necessary for most.
If you haven't done a lot of personal configuring of how iTunes manages your media you can go with the simple version here:
[http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=11201928#11201928]
[How to use FireWire target disk mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661] includes description of hardware and software requirements.

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