Reformatting Windows iPod for Mac

I have an older model iPod I used to use with Windows (version 2.2?). Now, I have purchased and iMac, and I'd like to use the iPod with my new computer. However, when I connect, of course it doesn't recognize the iPod. How do I reformat it???
Thanks for any help.

Normally, a Mac computer should able to read a window formatted iPod.
You can download and install iTunes 7 on your Mac computer, and do a Restore for your iPod
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983

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