Switching to Mac with PC formated Ipod

Do I need to down load a new driver? I have the MP3's backed up on IPOD itself but how do I "convert" or configure my ipod to work on the MAC?
Thanks

A PC formatted iPod can be used with a Mac without needing to erase or otherwise reconfigure it, except for updating the iPod's firmware on a Mac without restoring it(excluding the iPod shuffle) or storing files that are 4GB or larger on it. iTunes will not import MP3 files from an iPod; a method such as this one can be used to transfer the songs.
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