Based on my (limited) experience, the IPOD works only with iTunes.... There could be other third-party interface programs out there where it will work.....

I am surprised that you're having difficulty installing iTUNES. I did it on 3 PCs without any issue. Of course, if IPOD senses a change in host PC, it will prompt you to erase all the songs inside and sync it with your new songs in the PC.....

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