Use iPod with Mac AND PC?

Hello all!
I use an iMac G5 at work and a PC (running Widows XP) at home. I plug my iPod in on both computers and everything seems to work just fine. Not too long ago, when I plugged my iPod in at work (Mac) I get the 'there's an update for your iPod' message. I might be paranoid, but I'm worried that if I start installing Mac updates, my iPod won't work on my PC. Am I just being crazy? I would say that my PC is 'home' for my iPod since I load most of my music, video, and photos from that computer. I'd be really bummed if anything went haywire & had a hard time using it with my PC.
So - if that was a crazy notion I had......is there anything else I need to consider using my iPod with a Mac and a PC??
Thanks to you all in advance!!
Lex
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6) rev A

Wow - I'm SO glad i didn't update through my Mac! I'll stick to the PC format until I can get a shiny new Mac at my house ; )
Thanks so much for your quick replies!
Lex
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6) rev A

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