Syncing iPod without updating iTunes?

I recently just bought a new iTouch and tried to sync it to my Mac iBook (Mac OS X version 10.4.11 [I know]) and it told me I could not use the iTouch with my current update of iTunes (9.something). when I tried to download the new update to my computer, I was told my computer did not support this new update. is there any way to work around this?

No.  OSX 10.4.11 only suppor iTunses 9.x.  You need at least 10.5 for iOS 5.
If you computer meets these requirements you can update it to 10.5.8
Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
512MB of memory
DVD drive for installation
9GB of available disk space
10.5.8 is a paid update and you have to call Apple to order it.  It is not listed in the on-line Store.  Price is $129.

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