I got a IPod shuffle as a gift. I'm unable to load the itunes disk. I get an error that I need to update my windows 98 to win 2000 or xp. My question is there anyway around this ? I have called Frys Elect. & they tell me I need xp. ( thats the only way to use IPod shuffle ) I've tried a friends windows ME & we got the same error. My computer is old Etower 366 If I have to update to XP is it worth it. Or should I be looking for a new or newer computer ? Any help would be great ! Thanks, Lee

Below is system requirements Worse case scenario is you try your system with XP. If it runs too slow for you, you can build your own system, or buy a barebones PC and install your new XP OS. Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Home Edition • PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended • 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features) • 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.* • Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor • CD-ROM or DVD drive • Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Top of page Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features • For Internet access: • Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft. NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply • 14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem • For networking: • Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges • For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need: • Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access • For voice and video conferencing, both parties also need: • 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection • Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset • For video conferencing, both parties also need: • Video conferencing camera • Windows XP • For application sharing, both parties also need: • 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection • Windows XP • For remote assistance: • Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network • For sound: • Sound card and speakers or headphones • For DVD video playback: • DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software • 8 MB of video RAM • For Windows Movie Maker: • Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device • 400-MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture * Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network. What happened to my quote

You won't be able to install the software for any iPOD on a system with an OS earlier than 2000. That's just the way it is. You can either invest in Windows 2K (I wouldn't run XP on the system you have) or, spend a few hundred dollars on a brand new system. I'd go with the new system. :) Life is more painless for those who are brainless.