When synching my ipod 80 gig classic, I get this message " iPod cannot be synched. A duplicate file name was specified" And yet, any new music in iTunes is added. What causes this message?

Try deleting the iPod Photo Cache from the nominated folder that you have set up to sync photos to the devices.
See iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder for more info.
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Refreshing device manager to scan for hardware changes
Restoring the ipod from Itunes
Resetting the ipod itslef (holding down the menu an dcenter buttons)
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tt2

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3430
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