Update iPod tough 2g from ios 3.13 to 4.2.1

How do I update my iPod T 2g from original 3.1.3 to 4.2.1.
It was a brand new, in box until I decided to use it today. It was part of the purchase of a MBP in 2010.
iTunes won't update it after the download of the newer firmware, saying the iPod is not eligible.
What is my next course of actions?
Thanks,
TT

The first thing you need to do is confirm which model of Touch you have.Look at  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353 which will help you identify your model. look further down that page at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353#iPod_touch_2nd_generation and examine the pictures. Notice the difference between a 1st and 2nd generation model.
If your iPod is a 1st generation model, it cannot be upgraaded to anything past iOS 3.1.3.
If it's a 2nd generation model, I think I'm right in saying that to upgrade to iOS 4.2.1 (which is as high as a 2nd gen Touch can go) you need to purchase the update. (I've tried finding a speedcific page about this, but have had no luck at the moment, sorry.)

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