Old computer new ipod

i just bought a new ipod. i have an older computer, running 10.2.8 and itunes 4.9. is my new ipod completely incompatible? is there any way i can get it to run, or do i need to return my ipod?
thanks

The newer iPods require iTunes 7 and OS X 10.9 as a minimum, as far as I am aware you won't get away with less than this:
System Requirements - Mac
•USB 2.0 port
•Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
•iTunes 7 or later
• Internet connection (Broadband recommended).

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