Hey dude, Try http://www.ephpod.com/ Download their software instead of the itunes and all....its a lot easier and faster for the IPod...I've not used it with a video ipod soIm not sure if it really helps with the video.....but explore ....Im sure you can do that...'cause i had a friend who installed Linux in their ipod.... I have my Ipod connected through Ephpod...and I use it as a portable external hard drive too....I have all my documents in it ... and I use it to listen to songs as well.....pretty cool!!!