Transfer media to iPod w/ simply file manager app (e.g., Windows Explorer)

I like my iPod. But I wish I could sync/transfer media (songs and video) onto it without having to use special sync/management software (e.g., iTunes, Songbird, Banshee) to do so.
I wish I could use just a regular file management application such as "Windows Explorer" or Nautilus.
Is there a way to hack the iPod to make it do what I wish?

Is there a way to hack the iPod to make it do what I wish?
iTunes gives the music odd file names and the iPod reads the music via these file names. Using Windows won't create the file structure hence no ability for the iPod to read and play the music.
I believe some software such as Sharepod might do what you want.
http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?Section=iPod+Programs&Page=Sharepod

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