There are many posts telling people what to do to restore from the iPod, but just though I would post what worked for me. here is on of the beter posts: http://ipod.about.com/od/ipodcopybackuptransfer/tp/Top-Programs-Transfer-Ipod-To-Computer.htm The one I used was CopyTrans. You do need to enable direct access in iTunes to the hard drive on the iPod. It restores the data to your ITunes library.
Just some opinions and things I have committed to virtual prosperity just in case UGAF