Hi Richard

When a new version of iTunes is installed, I've found that it forgets your previous settings, and instead of syncing with your iPod's playlist, it will want to sync with the entire library. If you connect the iPod, look under it's settings in iTunes, and recheck the appropriate playlist.

I've ignored roughly the last five updates of iTunes, as I have a stable installation that already does what I want (v9.2).

Cheers

George