Upgrade iPod Touch to 3.1

I browsed for several hours yesterday, and again today, but cannot figure out what I am doing wrong in my attempts to upgrade my iPod Touch to a 3.1 IOS. When I click on my iPod (under 'Devices' in iTunes) and check for updates, an information box pops up indicating "This version of the iPos software (1.1.5) is the current version."
I understand I am supposed to purchase/download the software in iTunes, but I cannot find the application using the iTunes search box.
I eventually found an external site that allowed me to download the software. When the download was complete, iTunes opened automatically, however it did not appear to make any changes. My software version remained unchanged and I still do not see the download anywhere.
I restored my iPod to the original settings and tried anew, but to no avail.
Will somone please help me?
Respectfully,
Marlana

Thank you for your kind offer of help. That is one of the first sites I visited--but all it does is open my iTunes. It doesn't link directly to a download site or even to the purchase location in the store. I then assume I am supposed to find this item in the store, but I have been unsuccessful. In fact, I cannot find downloads for any version of IOS.
Would you happen to know why?
roaminggnome wrote:
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)

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