Ok, in a nutshell its an iPod nano 3rd gen. The box one, 4 gig.

I run linux, but I will be taking care of that with Rockbox.

My problem is, I bought it used and its locked. I have no way of getting the code.

I have read many many pages on how your supposed to use iTunes to reformat it.

Well iTunes wont regonize it, nor does it show up in my computer (I also have a XP desktop).

I know the iPod works fine, I can shut it off or reset it perfectly and just for a split second I see the menu screen that I am supposed to but it goes right back to the locked screen in which you are supposed to put in a code.

Reps for help. Or if you have to do it personally Ill provide the gas/food or something if we meet somewhere.