Reverting to iTunes 6 and iPod update

Like many, I prefer iTunes 6 (I like the feature where, when you enter a search term, you can define whether to look in artist name, album name, song title or all).
I understand from another thread that the iPod updater comes in iTunes 7. The updater (if I understand correctly) will add a feature whereby I can alter the backlight brightness on my iPod G5. I want this feature!
Therefore, what I want to do is install iTunes 7, update the iPod and then go back to iTunes 6. (This thread <http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=637816&tstart=0> describes how to revert to iTunes 6.) Alternatively, I can install iTunes 7 on another machine (also mine, and not normally used for music) and plug my iPod into it for updates, then reconnect to the usual machine.
So finally, the question: Will iTunes 6 recognise an iPod that has been updated by iTunes 7?
With thanks,
PhilD
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You can always reinstall the original iPod software if it doesn´t work...

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