Windows External HDD data to a MacBook Pro...

I have a 120 GB windows formatted External HDD with tons of stuff I want to access and transfer to my macbook. Can I get to the data with a cable or program without burning it to 100 DVD-R's?
Most of it is iTunes. I understand I can get a program from ipodsoft.com to transfer music from the ipod to the macbook.
Thanks for any help...

Just hook the external hdd up to your MacBook Pro.
OS X will mount it as a usable volume when you connect it.
Nothing special you need to do.

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