Unable to move songs on Ipod shuffle

Having a problem moving my songs around on my ipod. Not the itunes library but the actual ipod. Please help.

Having the same issue. Since upgrading to iTunes Ver.
7.0.2 I cannot move anything unto my 1st gen Shuffle.
Once, it's docked, I can't do the following:
-delete songs
-change songs
-Autofill from a Playlist
-restore to factory settings
Basically, I can't do anything.
I even bought the new Shuffle and tried that.
Nothing.
Any ideas out there?
Does EITHER shuffle show up under Devices on the left side of the iTunes window? What happens when you click on the shuffle icon? Have you registered the NEW one?

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