New Sync between computers using iPod

Steve said that you should be able to sync music between two computers one being a mac, and the other being a PC, im trying to do that now, but when i insert the ipod into the PC it says they aren't formatted for a PC, im just not sure how its suppose to work. The iPod is first sync'd on a Powerbook and then disconnected and pluged into the PC. Anyone have this working please let me know how, and yes I have downloaded and installed iTunes 7 on both systems.
G4 Powerbook 15"   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   I also have a PC

Steve Jobs said and ill quote "This is the abilty to more eaily move content that you've purchesed on the iTunes Music Store between your various computers, so lets say you have a computer at home and at work, could be two macs could be two pcs could be a mixture, dosen't really matter, but they are both running iTunes 7 and they are both authorized with your account, they are both authorized for the same account. You can now take your ipod and sync it with your computer at home say carry it to work and that content will automatically sync back up to your work computer." Now i understand sometimes things don't work correctly the first time they are released, being a software developer and all i really understand this, however if it does work i'd appreciate help if someone has does this.
G4 Powerbook 15"   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   I also have a PC

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