So my sister has given up on her 4gb black iPod nano so I tried to shine light on it.
Okay basically the main problem is that I get this error message in iTunes that it's in recovery mode and I need to use the restore function or something like that, which I cannot seem to work.

On the other hand I heard that the iPod I currently have can be hacked to play videos, if so can you please guide me if it's possible (in my case give me a link).

Thanks in advance.

*UPDATE*
Okay so what is now my iPod is working, however I want to install Linux because as far as I know it's the only way to play videos on my 4gb black nano.
You need a PC running Linux in order to install it on iPod however I am using the bane known as windows for various reason, I thought to get DSL (Damn Small Linux) because it be appropriate for what I am trying to achieve.

But all the mirrors from Linux.com all seem to be dead therefor I cannot install it, anyone want to help?

Thanks again in advance.

Okay I've now have obtain the ISO of Damn Small Linux, the links weren't dead, My ISP was to blame. now I just need to work it all out how to it it and all. I could probably work it out on my own but if you want to help that's fine an I'd be thankful for it too.