Using ipod Classic with OS X 10.3

Have just bought an ipod classic for a friend who has OS X 10.3. Have just noticed that the minimum spec is OS X 10.4. Are there any workarounds so that he can use the ipod till he upgrades his OS?

http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?t=228265
Basically, what that is saying is you first need to format the iPod on a computer that has the correct OS and iTunes, then your friend can use a 3rd party iPod manager such as Yamipod.
He will need to do that because iTunes won't recognize the Classic under 10.3.

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