Storage forum: using ipod as hard drive

Hey - R. Proffitt, First, if you don't know the answer, do NOT answer that it cannot be done because you do NOT know how to do it.

As with EVERY Apple product, it is not limited in its functions like PC/Win products.

To use it on BOTH machines. All you need to do is format it FIRST on the PC as Fat32. Now you can use it both on your Mac & PC. Your only limitation is Fat32's 4 GB limitation on files.

The Apple page is here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61131

Good luck!

My hard drive was reformatted before I had the chance to save itunes (long story). Need to save what's in the ipod to itunes. Loaded ipodagent and podutil and instructions are not helping (note - not a stupid cow who can't read directions. I'm a tax attorney who uses power tools and UNDERSTANDS the IRC, for crying out loud!). Any help appreciated! Thanks much!

You could always use the backup of your critical data, which must include the iTunes music library, and restore the data back to your HD?
Is it the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) that you understand or the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)?
I use power tools too. I've got a great DeWalt Combination saw and a pretty good Black and Decker hammer drill. Of course, none of this is going to help you but, like I said earlier, I'll wait for more information before telling you how to proceed from here.

Keep smiling, it's only music and it's all replaceable.

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