Use earlier iTunes with new Shuffle

I have just ordered a new Shuffle on Amazon. Presumably it will include a version of iTunes 5 or 6 on the CD with it.
I have got a pretty stable version 4.7 on the PC at the moment. What I am wondering is whether to stick with that in using the Shuffle. Assuming it worked.
I don't buy music so would not actually need a more contemporary iTunes.I am wary about all the uninstalling and reinstalling shenanigans I read about here.
Thanks in advance.

I 100% agree. Owning nearly every product Apple makes, I am a HUGE fan of their engineering and thought process with products. However, did NO ONE ever actually go and exercise with the standard earbuds with mic or now with this control set??? The weight of the mic or the new shuffle control bar makes the cord bounce up and down as you run and jerk right out of your ear. Even with the foam earbud covers (not included) from the old school earbuds, the weight of the controls is still annoying. This to me does not seem like a 50/50 product design type thing where half people would like it and half wouldn't. They could have easily put the controls at the adaptor end, since it is designed for you not to have to look at it when you are using anyway. I hope the Klipsch or other third party earbuds think through this more.
As an aside, it also really ***** that you cannot buy earbuds without a mic now AT ALL! You almost just need to be lucky and still have your old set before they started including a mic on everything. Very annoying.
Anyone have any other earbuds they really like for jogging/working out that are supposed to be compatible with new shuffle in the future too?? I've tried the new apple earbuds also and these are kind of annoying from the fact that they try to block out all other sound.. which makes for a jarring sound while running. This is the same with the Shure's as well.

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