What is the deal with iTunes 8?

I just tried to begin burning my own cd's into iTunes 8 before I receive my new iPod, which will require version 8. Having freezing problems, which I NEVER had before with old iTunes versions. Anyone have any solutions/advice? This is ridiculous. Thanks for any replies.

look at what I said in the "really slow burn speed" thread that I started. There I posted info about http://www.oldapps.com/itunes.htm Your problem should be temporarily fixed until your new ipod "demands" the new iTunes. I don't think anyone knows a workaround for that, though.

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