iPod Updater 1.0

is available for download from Apple for those who are getting or already have the iPod, Apple's new music player and FireWire hard drive combo. The official release date is tomorrow but Apple has shipped some to those who ordered early through the on line Apple Store. From the Read Me file: "The iPod Updater has two functions, update and restore. Update: The update command downloads new software to an iPod. The update command may be disabled if the iPod does not need to be updated because it already has up-to-date software. Restore: The restore command returns an iPod to "factory fresh" condition. It erases and reformats the iPod before downloading new software. WARNING: The restore command erases all of the music and other data currently on the iPod." The Updater requires Mac OS X 10.1 or Mac OS 9.2.1.