TA27580 My computer is no longer recognizing my ipod mini. How can I sync it to my computer?

I had a different computer, which I had to leave behind, when I moved,  that was in sync with my ipod. I have downloaded itunes onto a computer here in Houston. When I plug my ipod into the computer, it charges but does not appear on the computer. I cannot sync my ipod to a new computer. Is there anything I can do to get my ipod to sync?

Hello royalaqua,
I do think you should ask yourself if upgrading to Lion is the right course to take.
Snow Leopard is an excellent OS and Lion has literally been frozen out after barely a year.   Remember too that some of your apps may not work with Lion (those that have Rosetta, for example) so that could mean more new purchases.   Plus you may need to uprate your RAM too.

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