Unknown error (-208) iPod won't update in iTunes, HELP!

Yeah, that error comes up when ever I try to update my iPod. It only started hapening today and I need to update because I'm going somewhere boaring and I need my new videos/music!
Can some one please tell me why this is happening and how to fix it!?
I still have plenty of room and I am running new versions of Mac OS X, iTunes and my iPod is up to date.

The error code could mean that you 'iTunes Library' file is corrupted.
I haven't heard about this error code in conjunction with the iPod, only know this article:
iTunes: "Error -208 Cannot Open iTunes Music Library" Alert
Try the 5 R's first.
If that leads to nothing, you may have to rebuild your library as mentioned in this article:
How to recreate your iTunes Library
Hope this helps.
M
17' iMac fp 800 MHz 768 MB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6) Several ext. HD (backup and data)

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