"Not enough free space" message while syncing iPod

I am using Windows XP with the most recent version of iTunes and the iPod updater.
I just bought a new 30 GB iPod. I have a rather large library of music, and when I first tried to sync, it told me it didn't have enough space on the hard drive. Okay, that's fine, but I tried everything - removing podcasts from sync, album artwork, and I unchecked a lot of music (I set it to sync with only checked music). Still, the same message. I did the five Rs as well, but I get the same message.
I would appreciate any help anyone can give.
Thanks a bunch.
-Jason
On second glance, the message says not enough free space in iTunes library. And now the restore function does not work in the iPod updater.

hi there
i have the same problem on my iphoto 20GB. I have over 2GB free but cannot sync even 500MB of music. The message "not enough free space" keeps coming up everytime i try sync it. yes i have restored it, the 5Rs, removed every playlist etc. cannopt get it to fill up. I once filled it till it had about 80MB free. Any ideas guys?
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I`ve had no replies, but answered my own question. For those interested . . .
If you have say 1500 songs and only 2 Gigs on you iPod here`s what you might do.
1. Load up your library with all of your music, you`re own music, copyright, etc. remember . . .
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