Still want all audio files to remain .MP3's

Is this possible? I just bought this thing (Ipod 60 gb)and have been told Itunes will change all your .MP3's to a format that only Itunes recognizes. I have several other (older MP3) playing devices.
Also I have an extensive library at work and I cant install Itunes (high security) but I can listen to and store/remove any music I want. I also have a computer in the garage that I only use for music and I am not interested in installing Itunes on it (to old no USB port).
Thanks for any help

Tell iTunes you want to manage your collection manually. It will put the songs in the library, but will not touch the files themselves.

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