In case windows vista the security feature with vista as UAC automatically launch each and every program with limited rights and results in a lot of restriction for some basic programs.
So if you type cmd.exe in the start menu search box it will load with some restrictions.
In order to reduce piracy apple has made the transfer of music and videos files from ipod >> pc and pc >> ipod.
Yes, you can easily transfer songs and videos directly from your pc (personal computer) to your ipod without using iTunes .But you should know why you have to use iTunes in order to transfer songs and videos from your computer to ipod.
Floola is a FREE program which lets you manage your iPod or your motorola mobile phone the best way and fast.
It is a completely portable program which can run directly from your iPod and needs no installation. You can run this program from your iPod on any of the operating system including Linux (any GTK2 distro), Mac OS X (10.3.9 or newer!) and Windows (98 or newer, including Vista)
Floola is made to supports almost all features offered by iPods including photos, artwork, podcasts and smart playlists.