What is the "other" that's taking up space and how to compress it...

It seems that since uploading to itunes 8.0, i've noticed that i have 13.60 GB of "other" showing up on my iPod--not giving me much free space.
I recently used my iPod to transfer my library--is this the issue? How do free up that space--on my iPod?
Thanks!

*i've noticed that i have 13.60 GB of "other" showing up on my iPod-*
Other can be Album Artwork, Notes, Contacts, Firmware etc. or (and this doesn't apply to the iPod Touch or iPhone which don't have the option to enabled for disk use), files that are on there if you are using the iPod as a removable storage device. If you feel that Other is being incorrectly reported then try restoring your iPod. Restoring will erase the iPod's hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Press Done and the iPod will appear in iTunes and start to sync. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes
*I recently used my iPod to transfer my library--is this the issue? How do free up that space--on my iPod?*
Open your iPod in Windows Explorer and make sure you deleted all of the files you were transferring.

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